Fall Semester runs September 3, 2024-December 20, 2024 (no classes November 28-30 and, December 23-January 7). Annual Holiday Show and Fundraiser, December 21st.

Spring Semester runs January 6, 2025-May 10, 2025 (no classes February 15-17). Annual Spring Showcase May 10th at Chinese American International School Theater.

Summer Semester runs May 12, 2025-June 30, 2025 (no classes 5/31)

Moving Arts Academy of Dance is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 9 level program that combines high-quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels.

We hold our students to the highest standard and expect them to attend all classes and rehearsals.

Class Schedule

Mondays

Ballet I, 5:30-7:00pm

Ballet IV, 5:30-8:00pm

Wednesdays

Ballet II, 4:30-5:30pm

Ballet III, 5:30-7:30pm

Ballet IV, 5:30-8:00pm

Thursdays

Ballet II, 4:30-5:30pm

Ballet III, 5:30-7:30pm

Ballet IV, 5:30-8:00pm

Fridays

Contemporary/Jazz, 5:30-7:30pm

Saturdays

Pre Primary, 9:15-10:00am

Primary, 10:00-11:00am

Ballet I, 11:00am-12:30pm

Repertory, 10:00am-1:00pm

Private Lessons: Please call or email to schedule half-hour or full hour private lessons ($50 per half hour for on-premise, $40 per half hour for online, $90 per one hour on-premise, $80 per one hour online)

* Please let us know if you have any questions about placement for your child.

Promotion and Payment Options

We accept payment online through the enrollment process here, and can also take payment by phone, or at the studio by cash or check. Monthly payment plans can also be arranged by contacting us at info@movingartsstudiosf.com. If you have a monthly payment plan set up, please click here to make payments.

If you have a promotion code, you'll have the chance to enter it during checkout to have the discount applied. If you have seen a recent promotion and it's expired or shows no longer available, feel free to contact us, provide the code, and we may still be able to honor it depending on recency of the promotion and remaining availability.

*Please contact us if a class is full and you would like to be placed on the waitlist. We sometimes have spaces open up, and will do everything we can to enroll your child in your desired program times.

*Please let us know if you need financial assistance. We can often offer scholarships depending on each situation.

Class Information

Pre-Primary Ballet - For ages 3-4, Pre-Primary Ballet is designed to gently introduce our youngest students to a structured and safe classroom environment, while instilling the physical and emotional confidence to explore and create. Students are led through a series of ballet-based activities that appeal to both girls and boys. Social skills are also developed through collaborative and cooperative exercises. Girls wear white leotard and white chiffon ballet skirt with pink tights and ballet slippers. Boys wear black tights or shorts with white t-shirt and ballet slippers. Gender-neutral uniform can be worn at student’s request (please inquire). Hair should be neatly pulled back in a ponytail or bun, or neatly away from face for shorter hair.

* Saturdays, 9:15 - 10:00am

Primary Ballet - For ages 5-7, Primary Ballet is a prelude to formal ballet instruction and introduces children to music and movement through a structured progression that emphasized creativity and group interaction. The Primary Ballet syllabus is introduced at a time when fine and gross motor skills are becoming more refined. By introducing students to the basic shapes, positions, postures and traditions of classical ballet, the Primary Ballet curriculum enhances both cognitive and physical development. Girls wear light pink leotard and light pink chiffon ballet skirt with pink tights and ballet slippers. Boys wear black tights or shorts with a white t-shirt and ballet slippers. Gender-neutral uniform can be worn at student’s request (please inquire). Hair should be neatly pulled back in a ponytail or bun, or neatly away from face for shorter hair.

* Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00am

Ballet I - The goal of Ballet I is to impart the fundamentals of classical ballet. Class will focus on basic ballet techniques, proper body alignment, ballet terminology and musicality. Students will be introduced to elementary barre and center work. Girls wear light blue leotard with pink tights and ballet slippers. Boys wear black tights or shorts with white t-shirt and ballet slippers. Gender-neutral uniform can be worn at student’s request (please inquire). Hair should be neatly pulled back in a bun, or neatly away from face for shorter hair.

* Mondays 5:30-7:00pm, Saturdays 11:00am-12:30pm

* Students can take 2 classes a week

Ballet II - Students are invited to Ballet II after they have demonstrated full understanding of the previous level. The class will focus on positions of the arms, direction of the body and increased movement vocabulary. Girls wear lavender leotard with pink tights and ballet slippers. Boys wear black tights or shorts with white t-shirt and ballet slippers. Gender-neutral uniform can be worn at student’s request (please inquire). Hair should be neatly pulled back in a bun, or neatly away from face for shorter hair.

* Schedule: Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm, Thursday 4:30-5:30pm

* Students are required to attend 2 classes a week

Ballet III - Attention is paid to the proper extension of the legs and shape of the feet, developing movement sequences, port de bras and balance. Students will see an increased difficulty in barre and center work. Students begin focus on repetition and retention. Beginning pointe classes are required for all girls in this level. Girls wear dark pink leotard with pink tights and ballet slippers. Boys wear black tights or shorts with white t-shirt and ballet slippers. Gender-neutral uniform can be worn at student’s request (please inquire). Hair should be neatly pulled back in a bun, or neatly away from face for shorter hair.

*Schedule: Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Thursday 5:30-7:30pm, Friday, 5:30-7:30pm (contemporary class), Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm  (classical variation and group choreography, this class is optional but highly recommended) 10:00am-1:00pm.

* Sudents are required attend 2 ballet classes a week (Wed. and Thurs., contemporary at rep are optional but highly encouraged

Ballet IV - This level continues to build on the principle distinctive elements of barre, center, allegro, and pointe exercises and variations introduced in Ballet III. It increases the demands of strength, coordination, flexibility and artistic expression in more complex combinations. Further development will be focused on Cechetti and Vaganova port de bras, proper placement and extension, as well as musicality, spatial awareness and artistry. Pointe class is required for all girls in this level. Girls wear plum leotard with pink tights and ballet slippers. Boys wear black tights or shorts with white t-shirt and ballet slippers. Gender-neutral uniform can be worn at student’s request (please inquire). Hair should be neatly pulled back in a bun, or neatly away from face for shorter hair. This class is split into A & B groups which have class together.

* Schedule: Monday 5:30-8:00pm, Wednesday 5:30-8:00pm, Thursday 5:30-8:00pm, Friday, 5:30-7:30pm (contemporary class, must take at least two ballet classes to enroll in contemporary) Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm (classical variation and group choreography, for students taking 2 or more classes a week, this class is optional but highly recommended) 10:00am-1:00pm

* Students are highly encouraged to attend 4 classes/week at this level but can enroll in as little as 2/week

Ballet V & VI - This is an advanced class for students entering the pre-professional program. Girls wear royal blue leotard with pink tights and ballet slippers. Boys wear black tights or shorts with white t-shirt and ballet slippers. Gender-neutral uniform can be worn at student’s request (please inquire). Hair should be neatly pulled back in a bun, or neatly away from face for shorter hair. his class is split into A & B groups which have class together.

* Schedule: Monday 5:30-8:00pm, Tuesday 5:30-8:00pm, Wednesday 5:30-8:00pm, Friday 5:30-8:00pm (contemporary class, must take at least two ballet classes to enroll in contemporary), Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm (class and repertory, for students taking 3 or more classes a week, this class is optional but highly recommended) 10:00am-1:00pm

* Students are highly encouraged to attend 5 classes/week at this level but can enroll in as little as 3/week. All classes include pointe class

Contemporary/Jazz - This class is a fusion class that combines expressive movement with ballet technique. Designed for ages 8 and older, contemporary/jazz class emphasizes creativity, musicality, and technical precision. Students will explore dynamic choreography that blends jazz, contemporary, and Hip-Hop styles. Contemporary dancers are encouraged to explore an emotional connection between their performance and style of movement by pushing against traditional boundaries, enhancing their ability to convey emotion and storytelling through dance.

* Schedule: Fridays, 5:30-7:30pm (for ages 8 & up)

Enrollment & Refund Policies for our Fall/Spring Program (Refund policy for Camps may be found on the camp pages):

Before one month prior to the first class: Parents receive a full refund minus a $50 processing fee per session canceled.

Within one month before the first class: Parents receive a full refund minus a cancellation fee of $100 per session.

After first class: No refunds.

*Open Enrollment is offered through the first month of each semester (September and January) or until classes fill up. Tuition is due by the student's second class, and may be paid online through the website, by Zelle or Venmo, by phone, or at the studio by check or credit/debit card. We allow a free trial class prior to enrolling when space permits, but cannot guarantee spots until payment and close enrollment at capacity. Class enrollments are not prorated if you start after the beginning of the session.

• Classes at Moving Arts Academy of Dance are closed to observation. This maintains the integrity of the classroom environment. Parents and caregivers are welcome to wait in the lounge area during classes, but please refrain from "peaking in", as this can be distracting to the students. Photography and filming during class is also prohibited unless it is an open class for observation, or a performance.