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Intermediate Ballet with Sydney Strong on Monday mornings at 10:00 am beginning in October. Register today!
Open ADULT Division Schedule
| SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
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New Class!Starting October 5thIntermediate Ballet 10:00 am - 11:30 am 👤 Sydney Strong 📍 Studio 4 ➕ Register | Ballet Fundamentals Drop-In ClassAugust 28th 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 👤 Rebecca Nugent 📍 Studio 3 ➕ Register | |||||
Beg - Beginner, Int - Intermediate, Adv - Advanced
Substitute Teachers
- Monday, September 14
- 7:00-9:00pm Adult Beginning Ballet & Variations
- Sydney Strong for Hollie Rudolph
- Wednesday, September 16
- 7:15-9:15 pm Adult Beginning + Pointe
- Brooke Wertwijn for Hollie Rudolph
- (note the time change for this date only)
- Thursday, September 17
- 7:00-9:00pm Adult Beginning and Variations
- Kristina Lind for Hollie Rudolph
- Monday, September 21
- 7:00-9:00pm Adult Beginning Ballet & Variations
- Kristina Lind for Hollie Rudolph
- Tuesday, September 22
- 7:15-8:45pm Int/Adv Adults
- TBD for Sydney Strong
- Tuesday, September 29
- 7:15-8:45pm Int/Adv Adults – Kathryn Petak for Sydney Strong
Note: This may not be a comprehensive list due to emergency changes.
- To register for our Open Division Classes and Adult Division Classes, purchase a Drop-in Class or Class Card in the Multipass Section.
- Due to seasonal changes, please see our updated class schedule by visiting the Open Class Calendar.
- Open Division and Adult dancers are eligible to audition for our Nutcracker Performances.
Upcoming Workshops
Introduction to Ballet with Rebecca Nugent – Fridays 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | $80 per 4 week session
Introduction to Pointe with Hollie Rudolph – Wednesdays 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm | $25 per 4 week session
Adult Drop-In Classes at San Jose Dance Theatre
Whether you’re returning to ballet or just discovering your love for dance, our adult classes are designed for all levels—from beginner to advanced. All classes are taught by former professional dancers who understand how to support every body and ability with expert, encouraging instruction.
We offer Ballet classes throughout the week, with flexible drop-in options to fit your schedule. If you’re brand new to ballet, keep an eye out for our Absolute Beginner Workshops — the perfect place to start!
To join a class, simply purchase a Drop-In or 10-Class Card through the Multipass section of our registration page.
Come dance with us!
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This is an Introduction to Ballet movement and the fundamentals of Ballet technique. The students will learn basic barre exercises, body awareness and strengthening exercises specific to Ballet work. These are 4 week recurring workshops.
Beginning Ballet
This class is designed for adult students who have some dance training or body awareness training. In this class the student will learn correct execution of turn out and placement for ballet movement and positions, carriage of the arms and use of the head. Simple basic center work begins.
Intermediate Adult Ballet
Designed for dancers with some previous ballet training who are looking to step up beyond the beginner ballet class. It is a great next step for adults who are looking to challenge themselves further and push beyond beginner ballet training. Teachers will continue to increase the complexity of exercises and introduce new material while focusing on correct technique and coordination.
Advanced Adult Ballet
This class is a great option for those looking to maintain and improve their ballet technique. This class is designed for dancers with a considerable amount of previous ballet training and a knowledge of ballet vocabulary. This class will focus on technical strength, coordination and movement quality. Students should have strong technique at the barre and cente