Adult Drop-In Classes
Explore ballet with us
Our Adult Drop-In Classes offer a welcoming space to move, stretch, and dance. Taught by our SF Ballet School faculty as well as Company dancers in our studios and online, we offer various classes for all levels from absolute beginner to advanced. No audition commitment or previous experience required.
Studio Classes
About
These 60–90 minute dance classes take place at our studios at 455 Franklin Street in San Francisco.
Pricing
(As of August 21, 2026)
All class credits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Expiration dates for class credits and class cards are based on the date of purchase and will be strictly enforced.
- STUDIO Single Class Credit: $23 – valid for four months
- (NEW!) STUDIO 5 Class Card: $110 – valid for four months
- STUDIO 10 Class Card: $210 – valid for six months
Dates
No classes on:
- September 7: Labor Day
- October 10–12: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend
- November 23–29: San Francisco Ballet School Fall Break
- December 14–January 3: San Francisco Ballet School Winter Break
- January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 13–15: Presidents’ Day Weekend
- March 27–31: San Francisco Ballet School Spring Break
Details
- Pre-registration is strongly recommended through MindBody via the app or the MindBody website as we cannot guarantee accommodation for walk-in students.
- Check-in will begin 15 minutes prior to class in the lobby. Students will be directed to their studio once check-in has started. If you arrive earlier, you will be asked to wait in the lobby.
- If you arrive more than five minutes late for a class, you will not be allowed to enter. This is for your safety and to minimize disruptions to classes. Refunds are not available in these circumstances.
- No photos or videos are allowed during classes.
- Cell phones in the studio are strongly discouraged
- Restrooms on the first floor are available to adult class students for changing. Locker rooms on the second floor are for Pre-Ballet – Level 8 students (ages 2–18) and Trainees ONLY
- Please only go to your assigned floor and studio for class. For the safety and security of all students, adults are asked not to wander around the San Francisco Ballet building.
- San Francisco Ballet School reserves the right to remove any person from any class at any time.
Online Classes
About
These 60 minute ballet barre classes take place online through Zoom.
Pricing
(As of August 21, 2026)
All class credits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Expiration dates for class credits and class cards are based on the date of purchase and will be strictly enforced.
- ONLINE Single Class Credit: $13 – valid for four months
- (NEW!) ONLINE 5 Class Card: $60 – valid for four months
- ONLINE 10 Class Card: $110 – valid for six months
- ONLINE Gentle Ballet Series (4 classes, monthly): $60 – valid for four months
Dates
June 9, 2026 – August 28, 2026
September 8, 2026 – May 28, 2027
No classes on:
- November 23–29: San Francisco Ballet School Fall Break
- December 14–January 3: San Francisco Ballet School Winter Break
- March 27–31: San Francisco Ballet School Spring Break
Details
- Online registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of each class.
- You will receive the Zoom link via email about 20 minutes prior to class.
- iPhone users will not be able to view or sign up for virtual classes on the iOS Mindbody app. Please use a browser app to sign up for virtual classes on Mindbody.
Class Levels and Times
This class is for adults who are new to ballet or have taken ballet classes for less than two years. This class will focus on basic ballet techniques.
Schedule (Virtual)
- Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30–10:30 AM, September 8, 2026 – May 28, 2027
Schedule (Studio)
- Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 PM, September 8, 2026 – May 25, 2027
- Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM, September 9, 2026 – May 26, 2027
- Thursdays 9:30-11:00 AM & 7:00-8:30 PM, September 10, 2026 – May 27, 2027
- Fridays 9:30-11:00 AM, September 11, 2026 – May 28, 2027
- Saturdays 3:30-5:00 PM, September 12, 2026 – May 22, 2027
- Sundays 10:00-11:30 AM, September 13, 2026 – May 23, 2027
This class is for adults who have completed a minimum of two years of beginner-level drop-in classes or have previous ballet experience. Students should have a clear understanding of ballet terminology and basic combinations.
Schedule (Virtual)
- Wednesdays 9:30–10:30 AM, September 9, 2026 – May 26, 2027
Schedule (Studio)
- Mondays 7:00–8:30 PM, September 14, 2026 – May 24, 2027
- Tuesdays 9:30–11:00 AM, September 8, 2026 – May 25, 2027
- Wednesdays 9:30–11:00 AM, September 9, 2026 – May 26, 2027
This is a fast-paced class for students who have been regularly taking classes for several years and have developed strong techniques at the barre and center. Students should have an in-depth knowledge of ballet terminology and be proficient with center work. This class is geared towards students from the intermediate level to the Pre-Professional/Professional level.
Schedule (Studio)
- Thursdays 7:00–8:30 PM, September 10, 2026 – May 27, 2027
- Sundays 11:45 AM–1:15 PM, September 13, 2026 – May 23, 2027
This is a fast-paced class for students who have been regularly taking classes for several years and have developed strong techniques at the barre and center. Students should have an in-depth knowledge of ballet terminology and be proficient with center work. This class is geared towards students from the intermediate level to the Pre-Professional/Professional level.
Schedule (Studio)
- Tuesdays 7:00–8:30 PM, September 8, 2026 – May 25, 2027
This class is intended for students who have studied ballet for a minimum of 10 years and are or have been at a pre-professional level. Students should have an advanced knowledge of ballet terminology and be proficient in center work.
Schedule (Studio)
- There are currently no Advanced Ballet classes scheduled for the 2026-27 school year
This class is specifically designed for adults who may be older, recovering from an injury, or have limited mobility. Classes will offer the benefits of a classical ballet technique class with gentle modifications to honor well-lived backs, hips, knees, and ankles.
Each 4-class monthly series will cost $60. Payment in full is required before the first class of the series and is non-refundable & non-transferable.
In order for the series to be held, there must be a minimum of 9 students enrolled in each class series before the 1st of each month.
Schedule (Monthly Virtual Series)
Tuesdays, September 8, 2026 – May 25, 2027
- September 8, 15, 22, 29
- October 6, 13, 20, 27
- November 3, 10, 17 (no class November 24)
- No series in December
- Spring 2027 series coming soon
New – Open Level!
This class is a different approach to ballet and an opportunity to investigate and put into practice your technical abilities, as well as to discover more about your dancing.
In this class, students will warm up at the barre incorporating contemporary vocabulary and concepts that will later be developed.
After barre and instead of center work, we will work on ballet-based choreographed phrases exploring the articulation of the spine, mobility of the upper body, musicality, directional changes, speed, and intention, developing new skills and expanding our practice and curiosity.
As of September 2026, this class is open to students of all ballet levels.
Schedule (STUDIO)
- Saturdays 3:30–5:00 PM, September 12, 2026 – May 22, 2027
This class will serve as an introduction to the modern dance technique of Lester Horton. This technique emphasizes both strength and flexibility through codified center and across-the-floor exercises. All levels of dance experience are welcome.
Schedule (STUDIO)
- Saturdays 1:45–3:15 PM, September 12, 2026 – May 22, 2027
“Enhance your dance and fitness journey with Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), an innovative body conditioning and strength-building program that prioritizes muscle memory development through ballet-specific exercises.”
Learn more: www.pbt/dance
Schedule (Studio)
- Saturdays 2:45-4:00 PM (NEW! 1 hour & 15 minutes), September 12, 2026 – May 22, 2026