The Santa Clara Ballet School offers classical ballet training for students ages 3 years to Adult. The primary goal of the School is to provide excellent training for those aspiring for a professional career in dance. For the past 35 years, students have received professional, quality instruction combined with personal attention, and many have fulfilled their goals for professional careers in dance.

A unique feature of the School is the valuable opportunity it gives the students to participate in the Santa Clara Ballet Company's full-length productions with seasoned professionals serving as role models. The experience of performing plays a vital role in the dancer's development as a dance professional.

Director: Josefa Villanueva

The School also provides classes taught by distinguished guest teachers.
Click here for more information on our instructors.

Class Schedule 2009-2010
3086 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, 408-247-9178
This schedule is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify current schedule.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
          Pre-Ballet
9:15-10:00
Lauren
Ballet III & IV
5:00-6:30
(Professional Div.)
Technique+Pointe
Reyes		 Ballet IV
5:00-6:30
(Professional Div.)Contingent
TBA		 Ballet I & II
5:00-6:30
(Professional Div.)Reyes		 Ballet III & IV
5:00-6:30
(Professional Div.)
Pointe
Reyes		 Pre Ballet
5:00-6:00
Contingent
Jennifer		 Ballet I
10:00-11:00
Lauren
Adult Beg/Int
6:30–8:00
(Mixed Level)
Reyes		 Ballet IV+Adv.
6:30-8:00
(Professional Div.)
Ramon		 Jazz or Pilates
6:30-7:30
Contingent
TBA		 Open Class
6:30-8:00
(Mixed Level)
Ramon		 Ballet II & III
6:00-7:30
(Professional Div.)
Jennifer		 Open Class
11:00-12:30
(Mixed Level)
Peter
The Santa Clara Ballet is not responsible for
any student who is not picked up after their scheduled class.		 12:30-On
SCB Company Rehearsal

Tuition Rates and Information
The following rates are subject to change. Please call ahead to verify current rates.
Classes/Week Tuition/Month
Pre-Professional Division
Pre-Ballet $55 - 45 min. class
Ballet I $65 - 1x week, 60 min. class
Ballet I $90 - 1x week, 90 min. class
Ballet II $180 - 2x week, 90 min. class
Ballet III $210 - 3x week, 90 min. class
Ballet IV $265 - 4x week, 90 min. class
Unlimited Classes $350
Adult Division
Mixed Level $80 - 1x week, 90 min. class
Mixed Level $150 - 2x week, 90 min. class
Mixed Level $200 - 3x week, 90 min. class
Mixed Level $240 - 4x week, 90 min. class
For in-between class rate, please see the bulletin board at the shool or contact us.
Also supplemental information will be posted on the bulletin board as well.
Family rates (after 3rd member) will be discounted - see Director
Registration:
$50/new students, $40/returning students
This non-refundable registration fee is payable upon initial enrollment and annually, at the beginning of the School year. Download a printable school registration form (pdf format).
Drop-In (Single Class) Rate:
Strictly for visiting students only
$18 for Adult Division, $20 for Professional Division
Private Lessons:
Available upon request
One hour lesson - $100/private
Choreography:
Rates are negotiable
Call 408-247-9178 for details.

Tuition Policies
  • Tuition is based on a 4-week session in a 48-week School year, beginning in September. Please make sure to write student's name on check. See below for current School Calendar.
  • Tuition must be paid in advance and is due by the 10th of each month. Students who go on long vacations may arrange to pay tuition by the 4-week sessions instead of monthly. Otherwise tuition must be paid in full (monthly for 12 months).
  • A fee of $20 applies for each month that tuition payment is late. You will be billed for late fees.
  • A fee of $30 applies to any bounced check.
  • No refunds or adjustments are allowed. Exceptions will be made for special circumstances.
  • Missed classes may be made up by the first week of the following month. Missed classes cannot be deducted from the regular monthly tuition.
  • Students who intend to take long vacations that do not fall on the scheduled School vacation may arrange to pay by the 4-week session instead of monthly. Otherwise tuition must be paid in full for the month of August. This payment is a requirement for registration in the Fall. If a prolonged vacation is anticipated, please make arrangements in advance with the Director.

    General Holiday Schedule
    This schedule is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify current schedule.

    Labor Day September, one Monday
    Columbus Day October, one day
    Veteran’s Day November, one day
    Thanksgiving Weekend No Thursday or Saturday classes
    Winter Break December, last two weeks of month
    (classes resume on first business day of new year)
    Martin Luther King Day January, one day
    President’s Day February, one day
    Easter April, one Saturday
    Memorial Day Weekend No Saturday or Monday classes
    Independence Day July, one day
    Summer Break August, for 3 weeks preceding Labor Day
    (classes resume on first Tuesday following Labor Day)

    School Calendar
    4-week Sessions
     
    2009
    Sep. 7 - Oct. 3
    Oct. 4 - Oct. 31
    Nov. 1 - Nov. 28
    Nov. 29 - Dec. 19
     

    2010
    Jan. 4 - Jan. 30
    Jan. 31 - Feb. 27
    Feb. 28 - Mar. 27
    Mar. 28 - Apr. 24
    Apr. 25 - May. 22
    May. 23 - Jun. 19
    Jun. 20 - Jul. 17
    Jul. 18 - Aug. 14
    Observed Holidays
     
    2009
    Sep. 7   Labor Day
    Oct. 12   Columbus Day
    Nov. 11   Veteran's Day
    Nov. 26-29   Thanksgiving
    Dec. 20-Jan. 3   WINTER BREAK
     
    2010
    Jan. 18   Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    Feb. 15   President's Day
    Apr. 1-4   Easter Holiday
    May 29-31   Memorial weekend
    Jul. 4-5   Independence Day
    Aug. 15-Sep. 6   SUMMER BREAK

    The School reserves the right to refuse or dismiss any student who may represent a conflict of interest or may be a liability in any way to the School, its Policies, and/or Management & Teachers.