San Jose Dance Program Including Ballet Lessons, Tap Dancing ,
Jazz Classes and more...

Are you looking for San Jose Ballet Classes? The Almaden School of Music, Art and Dance has Ballet Lessons in the San Jose Bay Area.

Dance Sessions are 10 months long.

Sessions begin in September and end with the recital the following June.  Late enrollment will be prorated.

There is a one time registration fee of $60 per student ($40 per subsequent family member)

 Tuition is charged by session, is per student and adjusted according to the number of classes for which a student is registered. See schedule.

Full tuition is due at the time of registration.  As a courtesy, tuition may be made in 10 monthly installments due by the 1st of each month.  The first installment is due at the time of registration.  Monthly installments do not vary regardless of holiday closure or months in which 5 lessons are offered.

Tuition reserves a student’s place in a class whether or not they attend. Therefore, tuition does not vary according to attendance. 

REFUNDS:

There are no refunds for classes paid by monthly installment.  If tuition is paid in full and a student must drop a class, a prorated portion of the tuition will be refundable.  An administrative fee of $21 will be assessed for dropped classes after the second week of a session. 

30 day written notice (a receipt will be provided) must be given for any dropped class, whether paid on the installment plan or paid in full. 

Trial lessons are available for a fee of $20 or $30 per class and subject to instructor approval.  Students may join a class in mid session, but may not be prepared to participate in the recital.  Placement is according to instructor approval.

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PERFORMANCES:

Performances allow students to gain confidence, provide a service to the community and utilize the recital costumes.

Costume fees are due at the time the order is placed.  Costume fees are not refundable.  Costumes usually cost between $60 and $120 each. 

A recital fee will be assessed depending on venue.

Periodic community performances may be available at the instructors’ discretion.

Competition Dance Teams are by invitation/audition by the instructor.

ATTENDANCE:

Regular attendance provides the opportunity for students to advance at similar rates, prepare for performances and work as a cohesive team. Absences will affect a student’s performance. Excessive absences may prevent participation in performances.  Absences do not affect tuition.

24-hour notice of cancellation must be given to the school or the lesson is forfeited.  (Bonafide emergencies excepted)

Make-up lessons are subject to classroom availability and instructor discretion.  Make-up classes must be taken within 4 weeks of a missed class or it will be forfeited.

Warm up time is important in any sport to avoid injury.  For the safety of each student, any student arriving after the warm-up (after the first 10 minutes of class) will not be allowed to participate.

ATTIRE:

Proper attire must be worn at all times!

Proper clothing allows:

1. Assessment of proper form
2. Freedom of movement
3. Proper respiration
4. Prevention of injury

TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE:

One Time Registration Fee:      
 $50 per student ($30 per subsequent family member) Non-refundable                                                         

Trial Class Fee:   
$20 (60 minutes) or $30 (90 minutes) per class

Session Fees:

Per Student

• One 45 Minute Class Per Week              $600 ($60 monthly installment)
• One 60 Minute Class Per Week              $600 ($60 monthly installment)
• One 90 Minute Class Per Week              $900 ($90 monthly installment)
• Two 60 Minute Classes Per Week          $1000 ($100 monthly installment)
• Two 90 Minute Classes Per Week          $1350 ($135 monthly installment)
• Three 60 Minute Classes Per Week       $1350 ($135 monthly installment)
• Unlimited Classes Per Week                   $2000 ($200 monthly installment)

Monthly Installments are due on the 1st of each month.  A Late fee of $10.00 will be assessed on the 7th.   Class participation may be denied for outstanding accounts.

Administrative Fee:                          

• $21 for classes dropped after the second week in a session

Almaden School of Music, Art & Dance,
5353 Almaden Expressway, Suite 12, San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 267-3651 or (408) 267-3659

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DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN:

• Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 3-5):
  
  -Basic black leotard(long or short sleeve-poly., cotton, or lycra-no velvet).
  -Ballet pink dance tights.
  -Pink Ballet slippers-Bloch Brand only, must fit with no growing room. Payless and Walmart shoes are not allowed.
  -Black oxford style Tap shoes-Bloch or Capezio brand, must fit with no growing room.
  
  
• Ballet Classes (Children, Teens and Adults):
  
  -Basic black leotard(long or short sleeve-poly., cotton or lycra-no velvet).
  -Ballet pink dance tights –footed or convertible only.
  -Pink Ballet slippers-Bloch brand only. Students age 6 and up wear Bloch
  split sole Ballet shoes in Pink. Shoes must fit with no growing room.
  -Adult students and children in Level 3 and up may wear black wrap Ballet skirt.
    
• Pointe (Teens and Adults):
  
  -Same dress code as Ballet class.
  -Consult with your instructor for Pointe shoe requirements.
  -Enrollment in Pointe classes are by instructor’s approval only.
  
  
• Jazz Classes (Children, Teen and Adult):
  
  -Leotard of any style and color(no tutus or skirts may be worn).
  -Tights(suntan, black or pink).
  -Jazz pants or dance shorts(optional).
  -Black split sole Jazz Oxfords(Capezio or Bloch brand only-must fit with no growing room).
  
  
• Hip Hop (Children, Teen and Adult):
  
  -Same dress code as Jazz Class.
  -Shoe requirement-Black split sole Jazz Oxfords(Capezio or Bloch brand only). Students may also wear Dance Sneakers(Capezio or Bloch brand only). No street shoes or tennis shoes for this class.
  
  
• Tap Classes (Children, Teen and Adult):
  
  -Leotard of any style and color.
  -Tights(suntan, black or pink).
  -Jazz pants, dance shorts or dance capris.
  -Black oxford style tap shoes(Bloch or Capezio only).
  -No Mary Janes or patten leather shoes.
  
  
• Acrobatics and Gymnastics:
  
  -Leotard of any style and color-no skirts or puffy sleeves
  (After the beginning of the year, there will be a specific studio leotard that will be required for all Acrobatics and Gymnastics classes. You will be instructed on where to purchase).
  -Shoes-Capezio Athenians in white.
  
  
• Hula and Tahitian:
  
  -Dancers should wear shorts and tight fitting t-shirt or tank top and Parea.
  -Class is done barefoot.
  -Students will be required to purchase Hawaiian instruments for this class.
  -There are specific requirements for each class level, so please consult with
  your instructor for additional information.

DRESS CODE FOR BOYS AND MEN:

• Pre-Ballet/Tap (3-5 year olds):
  
  -Black Tights.
  -Plain White t-shirt(tucked in).
  -Black Ballet slippers(Bloch or Capezio brand only) with black socks or
  White Ballet slippers(Bloch or Capezio brand) with white socks.
  -Black oxford tap shoes(Bloch or Capezio only).
  
  
• Ballet (Boys and Men):
  
  -Black tights.
  -Plain white t-shirt (tucked in).
  -Black Ballet slippers (Bloch or Capezio) with black socks
  or White Ballet slippers(Block or Capezio)with white socks.
  -Dance Belt.
  
  
• Jazz or Hip Hop (Boys and Men):
  
  -Jazz pants or sweats.
  -Tight fitting t-shirt or tank top(tucked in) or leotard/unitard of choice.
  -Jazz oxfords(split sole-Capezio or Bloch).
  -Hip Hop students may war Dance Sneakers.
  
  
• Tap:
  
  -Same attire as Jazz .
  -Shoe requirement is Black oxford taps(Capezio or Bloch).
  
  
• Acrobatics/Gymnastics:
  
  -Fitted sweat pants or shorts.
  -Fitted white t-shirt(tucked in).
  -Shoe requirement is Capezio Athenians in White.

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MEET OUR DANCE INSTRUCTORS:

Professional Performers, Choreographers, Instructors

Our instructors bring years of experience to our program. Whether you are, dancing for fun or competition, we welcome students 3 years to adult.

Consult one of our receptionists for a schedule of appropriate classes or drop by the school to pick up a current schedule.

Debbie De Mello Pine
Instructor Bio

Classes Offered:
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Hula and Tahitian
Ages 3-Adult

• More than 32 years training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Hula, Tahitian, Maori and World Dance.
• Trained in San Francisco Bay Area and in Los Angeles with teachers such as Michael Rooney, Joe Tremaine, Chris Dupre, Doug Caldwell and Tony Coppola
• More than 25 years experience as an instructor and choreographer.
• Judge for state and regional competitions.
• Former Dance Director for Adult Education and Children’s Programs, local Adult Education Districts.
• Former Regional, State and National Competitions titlist and championship winner
• Directed award winning competition teams
• Students have won championships and titles at the Regional and National levels.

Professional Affiliations: 

National Dance Association (NDA)
American Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation/Dance                                               
American Association for Leisure and Recreation (AALR)                                              
Youth Focus Incorporated