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Adult Class Schedule
2025-2026

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"A good ballet class is largely dependent on the instructors. Greg Amato is one of the best teachers in this area. He is in tune with his students and makes ballet exciting and inspiring."   - BM

Rates & Registration

  • Adult Class Rates:

    • ​Ballet: $18 

    • Pointe: $28

    • Tap: $14

    • Contemporary: $18 

    • Workshop: $180 

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  • Dance Card Rate:

    • $160/10 classes

    • Expires after 60 days from date of purchase. PSA will NOT extend expiration dates.

    • Cards are not valid for Pointe or Tap classes

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  • Private Lessons:

    • $88​ per hour

 

2024-2025 Holiday Calendar

No adult classes on the following days​

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  • September 1 Labor Day

  • November 27 & 28 Thanksgiving Break

  • December TBC (Nutcracker Sweets at PSA Studio 1)

  • December TBC (Nutcracker at San Mateo Performing Arts Center)

  • December 25 Christmas Break

  • January 1 Happy New Year! 

  • January 19 Martin Luther King Day

  • February 16 Presidents’ Day

  • May 25 Memorial Day 

Subject to Change

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New 6-Week Workshop: July 24th through August 28th

Giselle Repertoire Workshop

This 6-week workshop (July 24 - August 28) is for beginner/intermediate adult students who wish to learn ballet repertoire. From 6:15 - 7:45 students will participate in a technique class with Greg Amato, followed by a 45-minute repertory class with PBT Company member Kelley Hashemi. The class will learn material from a timeless classic, Giselle, a hauntingly beautiful tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.

 

*Attendance at the Thursday night Intermediate class is required to attend the workshop portion

from 7:45 - 8:30.

Ballet

Ballet

Adult Beginning Ballet in class

Beginning

Class Description: Beginning Ballet for adults new to ballet or returning from some time off. 

Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet in class

Beginning / Intermediate

Class Description: Adults with some ballet experience to intermediate level.

Sunday classes are accompanied with live music by Shirley Cheng.

Adults in ballet class

Intermediate

Class Description: Adults with intermediate level experience

Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet in class

Intermediate / Advanced / Open

Class Description: Adults with at least one year of ballet experience through to professional level.

Pointe shoes

Pointe Class

Class Description: Students will participate in an hour and a half technique class followed by a 45-minute pointe class. This class is designed for adult dancers focusing on strength, technique, and safety while dancing en pointe.

Private Lessons

To arrange, email conservatory@peninsulaballet.org. 60 minute ballet lesson with one of our available instructors: $88 for a full hour.
*Scheduling based on instructor and studio availability 

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Contemporary

Contemporary
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Discover the joy of movement and expression in our adult contemporary dance class, designed for all levels of experience! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or stepping into the studio for the first time, this class creates a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere. Led by Hayley Marilao, you'll develop strength, flexibility, and confidence as you learn to interpret music through fluid, expressive movement. Join us and unleash your inner dancer in a supportive and inspiring environment where every step is a journey of artistic growth.​​

Tap

Tap

Adult Tap performing

This adult tap class offers a vibrant and dynamic way to reconnect with the joy of dance. In this lively environment, participants of various skill levels come together to master rhythm and technique through energetic footwork and syncopated beats. The class typically begins with a warm-up to loosen the body and increase flexibility, followed by a series of progressively challenging tap combinations and routines. With a focus on both technical precision and expressive performance, adults can enjoy a full-body workout while also fostering a sense of camaraderie and creative expression. Whether revisiting a childhood passion or discovering tap for the first time, students leave the class with a renewed appreciation for the rhythm and grace of this classic dance form.​​​​

Hip Hop

Hip Hop

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START DATE September 3.

 

Class Description: This class is for adult students who wish to learn the fundamentals of hip-hop, as well as those who know the fundamentals and wish to expand on those skills in an exciting and fun way. Dancers will learn terminology, steps, and combinations to improve their knowledge of hip-hop.

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