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South Bay Dance Center
Where passion meets precision in dance education for all ages.
3.8(5 reviews)
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Where passion meets precision in dance education for all ages.
South Bay Dance Center is a premier dance school in San Jose, CA, offering expert instruction in ballet, tap, and other dance styles for children and adults. With a focus on technical excellence and artistic development, we provide a supportive community environment where students can grow and thrive. Our experienced instructors, including Miss Kit, Mr. Anton, and Miss Michelle, are dedicated to nurturing talent and preparing dancers for performances and competitions. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, we welcome you to join our vibrant studio and discover the joy of dance.
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Comprehensive ballet training for all skill levels, focusing on technique, posture, and performance skills.
Energetic tap classes that teach rhythm, coordination, and fun choreography for kids and adults.
Age-appropriate introductory classes for young dancers, fostering creativity and basic dance fundamentals.
Annual recitals and performance opportunities to showcase student progress and build stage confidence.
Specialized coaching for dancers aiming to compete in events like YAGP, with focus on technique and artistry.
I initially thought this school was exactly what we were looking for when we moved to the area. My 5-year-old was having a great time and getting a nice introduction to tap and ballet. Everything seemed perfect—until the holiday season. They charged families the full monthly fee even though the school was closed for part of the month and only held two classes. That felt greedy. Then came her first “report card,” which actually included negative marks for “not being focused enough.” She’s five years old — what do you expect? The final straw was when I tried to switch her to a different class time after starting a new job. I knew they offered several sessions of her intro class, so I asked to move from the Thursday afternoon class to a Saturday or evening session. I was flat-out told no — that class transfers weren’t allowed because they were preparing for the summer recital (which was still three months away!). When I said I’d have to withdraw her since I couldn’t make the current schedule work, they simply handed me the withdrawal form without a hint of flexibility or empathy. Bottom line: this school takes itself way too seriously and seems more focused on squeezing money out of parents than actually supporting kids or families.
We have been SBDC customers for more than 15 years with 2 girls & 1 short time boy. Ballet training is excellent! My girls have been to Joffrey Chicago, SAB, Ballet West, & to Houston summer intensives & have seen increased YAGP scores for the past 3 years & top 12 Ensemble in SF regionals - in a duo they performed together I might add. Couldn't ask for better attention & direction from Miss Kit, Mr. Anton & Miss Michelle. My ballerina is definitely set in the right direction.
Wonderful dance school for the young! Have 3 granddaughters that have been taught and excelled in many types of dancing there.
Our daughters have been going here for years now. (4 years for my eldest) They both love it and look forward to it every week. Lots of support from the older girls and parents. Great community.
I thought this school was just what we were looking for when we moved to the area, and things went really well for my 5 year old. She was having a lot of fun and getting a solid introduction to tap and ballet. During the holiday season, a bad taste was left in my mouth when they charged families the full monthly amount despite the fact that they were closed for the holidays, and we were only having two classes each of those months. Greedy. Then my daughter received her first "report card" and had negative marks for not being focused enough in class. Did I mention she's 5? What really did it for me, though, is when I went in to switch her class. I know that they offer quite a few different sessions of her intro class, and I had just received a new job and was unable to get her to the Thursday afternoon class anymore. I was hoping to get the Saturday class, but was open to one of the evening classes. Nope. No. I was told that it simply would not do. Preparations were underway for the summer recital (3 months away), and class transfers were no longer allowed. I honestly thought they were kidding. I told them that I'd have to withdraw her then because there was no way I could get her there, and they gruffly printed the withdrawal paperwork for me. Bottom line, they take themselves way too seriously, and find every way possible to bilk you for more money even though they're not providing the service.
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