Artistic Director Gregory Amato
Student Classes
After more than a year of uncertainty, we share your relief and joy as California officially reopened.
We understand that everyone is excited to return to activities we enjoyed before the pandemic. However, face coverings will still be required at PBT when students under 12 are in building, even for people who are fully vaccinated. We’re following the advice of infectious disease experts and CDC guidance and remain committed to providing a safe environment for our students, their families, our teachers, and staff.
We encourage you to practice self-screening for symptoms for you and your students prior to entering our building. We also encourage good hand hygiene. The lobby will remain closed until we receive updated information from OSHA.
If you’re fully vaccinated, thank you for doing your part to help keep your family, friends and communities safer.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing as safe place to Keep on Dancing.
Read the PBT Studio Protocols
2021-2022
The faculty will determine the correct level placement for your student after their trial class.
Contact us to schedule your $10 trial class! Trial Classes must be scheduled 48 hrs in advance.
All class times are Pacific Time
Hybrid Private Lessons
For Levels 2A and up. PBT is now offering Hybrid Private Lessons! Email us at conservatory@peninsulaballet.org to set up a hybrid private lesson with your favorite teacher!
PBT Hybrid Private Rates:
$35 for a 1/2 hour
$70 for a full hour
Pre-Ballet 1
Class Description: (Ages 3-4) For our youngest aspiring dancers, this 45-minute class introduces children to the joy of dance and movement.
Pre-Ballet 2
Class Description: (Ages 4.5-6) For our youngest aspiring dancers, this 45-minute class introduces children to the joy of dance and movement.
Level 1
Class Description: (Ages 6-8) Beginner level, 60-minute technique class where students begin to learn the foundations of classical ballet technique.
Level 2A
Class Description: (Ages 8-10) 75-minute technique classes where students expand on the foundations of classical ballet technique, introducing more complex barre and center work.
Level 2B
Class Description: (Ages 9-11) 75-minute technique classes where students expand on the foundations they learned in Level 2A.
Level 3
Class Description: (Ages 10-14) 90- to 120-minute intermediate technique class for students with experience. Students in Level 3 will begin preparing for pointe work with weekly pre-pointe class.
Level 4
Class Description: (Ages 12-16) 90- to 135-minute intermediate/advanced technique classes for students with experience. Students in Level 4 will have weekly pointe and contemporary classes.
Level 5
Class Description: (Ages 14+, by placement only) 90- to 135-minute advanced technique classes for our most advanced students. Students in Level 5 will have weekly pointe, variations, and contemporary classes, in addition to a special professional-level class with company dancers. This class is by placement only.
Mentorship Program
This new mentorship program is open to all Level 5 students. Dancers must attend a minimum of four Level 5 classes per week, and will have two private lessons/mentoring sessions each month with the faculty member of their choice.
Musical Theatre Dance
(Ages 5-16) Musical Theatre Dance class is a great way to be introduced to the world of Musical Theatre through dance! We learn dance styles that are performed in Broadway musicals, as well as choreography from pieces in musicals old and new. Come play and learn in a creative and fun space, designed to inspire the performer within!
Tap Dance
(Ages 4-12) Students learn the fundamentals of tap technique in a fun and creative way. Dancers will learn basic terminology, steps, and combinations to improve their knowledge and skill of tap dance.