Participation in the arts, whether it be drawing, dance, music, or theater, fosters creativity, discipline, and confidence in children. Visit the sites below to find classes for your child’s age, abilities, and interests.
Also check with your city’s Parks & Recreation Department for classes in your community.
Myriad Private Music Lessons ~ San Mateo
Welcome Aspiring Musicians ~ Beginners through Advanced Levels! We are looking forward to matching YOU with quality music lessons and a teacher who is a great fit, helping you do your best each week. We teach foundational skills and advanced techniques with an emphasis in classical, pop, jazz, or musical theater. Students receive leveled skill medals each spring. Performances are fun at our school, with formats conducive to shy students or ambitious performers who love the stage! Learn more here: https://www.myriadmusic.net/private-music-lessons/
Myriad Music Classes ~ San Mateo
We offer smart choices for smart parents looking to give their Preschoolers & Young Children a positive, successful experience in their first music classes, getting ready for future private lessons. Our Music Foundations program is an amazingly comprehensive sequenced curriculum building confident young musicians, Ages 3 – 5. For Musicians Ages 6+, try Piano Team, Guitar Team, Violin Classes, Kids’ Ukulele Band or Mini Singers! Warm teachers always at Myriad! So much fun! Learn more here: https://www.myriadmusic.net/music-school/
Dance at California Sports Center ~ San Jose
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and more – At California Sports Center (CSC) we provide excellent dance instruction in a fun, safe, and positive learning environment while helping your child develop relationships that will last a lifetime. We feature small-classes throughout the year with two recitals annually. Our patient, knowledgeable instructors foster your child’s individual growth from our youngest preschoolers through our advanced level dancers. Come meet our CSC dance family and join the fun! www.calsportscenter.com
Petits Pas: Dance – Theater – Camps ~ San Francisco
By combining Yoga, Dance and Theatre, Petits Pas celebrates our senses and teaches us to express ourselves through mixed movements. A sanctuary where any age group can discover how to express new emotions and have FUN doing so! Petits Pas program is designed to inspire, nurture and encourage our students to gain confidence through expression inside and outside of the classroom. Programs include Ballet, Modern/jazz, Contemporary and Theatre classes for kids and adults, one big end-of-year Recital and Day Camps throughout the year and Summer Camps! For more details: www.petitspasstudio.com
Myriad Dance Lessons ~ San Mateo
A boutique Dance Academy offering a wide range of dance classes for kids & teens, open to all levels, all ages. Small class sizes always at Myriad, offering ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and contemporary dance styles. Lots of personal coaching for each dancer. Dancers become well-rounded, strong, and expressive, learning from experienced, nurturing dance teachers. This is the perfect cozy, non-intimidating, environment for dancers to create something special together. Learn more here:
https://www.myriadmusic.net/
CANVAS Dance Arts – San Francisco
Join CANVAS Dance Arts for weekly dance classes! We offer mini sessions, full session performance-based classes, adult classes, and community events. Learn choreography and make new friends in our Hip Hop, Ballet, and Jazz classes for dancers of all ages. The mission of CANVAS Dance Arts is to provide an inclusive, positive environment that inspires students to develop a passion for the performing arts. Inquire today!
Art School of SF Bay ~ San Francisco, Mountain View, San Rafael, San Jose & online
We teach classical art in a fun and innovative way, bringing up creativity in every child while also developing strong technical skills. We also offer Manga classes, Digital Painting workshops, art camps and art main & afterschool art lessons for the Bay Area schools. We are located in San Francisco, Mountain View, San Carlos and San Jose. Details: www.artschoolsfbay.com
Young Women’s Choral Projects of San Francisco ~ San Francisco
YWCP is an award-winning music education and performance organization for young women (we also welcome non-binary children happy in a female environment). With six different levels of instruction, we offer three introductory classes for beginners (ages 4-10), and three intermediate/advanced levels for older singers (ages 10-18). Our nurturing and joyful musical environment teaches not just musical skills, but confidence, focus, self-discipline, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork – creating strong young women, excellent musicians, and lifelong friends.
San Francisco Youth Ballet ~ San Francisco
Since 1999, San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy shares the joy of classical ballet with children. Pre ballet students (ages 3-6) will love our award winning, age-appropriate introduction to classical ballet. Students aged 7 and up begin an enjoyable ballet journey with the option to continue through a seven level syllabus. SFYBA provides performing opportunities and summer camps. Trial and placement classes are always free of charge and we accept mid-session enrollment. SFYBA is devoted to children’s emotional well-being as they pursue their dreams!
