Building confidence in body, mind and spirit through the culture of classical ballet.
A unique enrichment program that blends charm school with classical ballet, delighting preschoolers and their parents!
The Academy of Ballet and Etiquette gives young children positive and memorable experiences with classical culture. Our 30-minute ballet classes occur on the campuses of the schools they already attend, making the offer convenient for parents and comforting for the child.
Our classes use the stories and music of the great ballets to teach children ballet’s steps, manners and culture. In the process, the children learn ballet as a sport, a set of moral codes and a layered cultural experience. Further enticement to learn about these ballets can be found in our homeschool education blog and assorted at-home teaching tools. Find the relevant links below.
Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate and adapted for children up to second grade. We teach basic ballet skills and muscle awareness as a foundation for social grace and self-awareness. In a year, we dance through the stories of up to 20 different ballets, practicing the steps, techniques, and manners already present in the ballet and covering relevant information such as the ballet genre, composers’ names and the country where each story is set.
Serving Silicon Valley, San Francisco & East Bay
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Testimonials
“Since we have incorporated Ms. Sara’s program into our school we have noticed great confidence and poise within our students. We love to have her a part of our school because she not only provides ballet dance lessons but through her classes the children really learn how to focus and develop the importance of having good manners and listening skills.” – Marissa Parker, Enrollment Coordinator, Main Street Montessori School of Silicon Valley
“Sara is a great dance teacher and our children enjoy her class a lot.” – Miss Emily, Los Altos Chinese School Children’s Center
“What makes Ms Sara’s Program unique is that it offers respects to cultural diversity as she connects enriched storytelling with purposeful dance.” – Milinh Villanueva, Head of School, Cabrillo Montessori School
“Ms. Sara’s Ballet and Etiquette Program is a treasured program across all of our Montessori campus locations.” – Melissa Wyant, Program Director, Montessori of Silicon Valley
“I love how you’re incorporating real ballets. It’s fun hearing my daughter talk about
what she learned in ballet class. Thank you so much!” – Mother of student