Come dance with former Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Carli Samuelson on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 3:00-6:00! Technique, Pointe, and variations. Cost $60 (Early Bird thru 2/15/2020) or $75 (Register 2/16/2020 on) Sign-up here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvAgGZ3T04cTQYYQ1h_4KxQYJAV9V6FDXwKrhey76PxUFJdA/viewform More
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Saint Patrick’s Day Mini Camp
Saturday, March 21, 3:00-6:00 pre-ballet to Basic 2 students. March 21, 2020, 3:00-6:00 PM at AAD Pre-Ballet, Basic 1ABC, and Basic 2 Students: Come Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with Crafts, cooking, and dance! Cost $40, bring a friend and receive $10 off https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=509007&preLoadClassID=10812066 More
BAJC performs for Street Life Ministries
Thank you so much for all of the dancers and parents who participated tonight in our short performance for Street Life Ministries. Dancers, you were wonderful as usual sharing your hearts, choreography, and gift of dance with people who live on the streets. Thank you! I saw some who teared up. And thank you parents… More
Master class this Sunday, November 4 at 11:00AM at AAD
Bronze Varna medalist and SF Ballet dancer Nicolai Gorodiskii will teach a master class for Intermediate and Advanced dancers this Sunday, November 4 at 11:00 AM. He is a wonderful dancer and inspiring teacher. I hope you can make it! Here is a clip of him for inspiration. Click to 11:16 seconds to see his… More
Congratulations to our YAGP winner!
Congratulations to Nicki who won first place at YAGP! Thank you to the Weppner family for all of your support of our school and your wonderful son. He lights up the stage. Thank you Adolfo for your great coaching. And thank you Vincent and Tanya who have also played a big role in his training!… More
BAJC dancing for Street Life Ministries
I just want to thank the BAJC families for coming out in the cold tonight to dance in the parking lot by Cassia House for Street Life Ministries. I truly am inspired, blessed, and thankful for your hearts that overflow with love for those around you. I know it isn’t easy to do this on… More
BAJC and Basic 3 dancers
Hello Families and Dancers! I just wanted to thank you for coming out to dance for the veterans and the families in the shelter last night. I know it is a busy time of the year, and it took some effort to get to both places in bad traffic. I am so grateful that you… More
Performance at PCC for Kainos
We had such a fun evening last night performing for our friends at Kainos. Kainos provides jobs and independent living for mentally disabled adults. They have such an excellent program and their clients are thriving. They were an awesome audience and their joy permeated our hearts. Our mission this fall hasbeen to bring dance to… More
Mini Nutcracker performance for friends at PCC
We had such a fun evening last night performing for our friends at Kainos. Kainos provides jobs and independent living for mentally disabled adults. They have such an excellent program and their clients are thriving. They were an awesome audience and their joy permeated our hearts. Our mission this fall hasbeen to bring dance to… More
Dancers perform at Palo Alto Veterans Hospital
I thank God for all of the wonderful families at AAB who give of their time and talent. It was wonderful to see so many young ladies from our tap, basic 3, and company class dancing with joyful faces for the veterans. They were so appreciative and touched by your dancing. Thank you for serving!… More
Nutcracker
We are excited to bring our Nutcracker back to Fox Theater in Redwood City. Our shows will be Friday, December 2 and 4th. It will be a production. Don’t miss it! More
Great time at American Girl summer dance camp!
It was a wonderful week dancing with our 4-6’s, 7-12’s, and basic 3 girls. They learned a lot–tap, hip hop, jazz, modern, and ballet. Thank you for being such a great group. Next week we are onto week 2 of our summer camps. I hope you can join us. Register here: http://www.americanballet.com/home/learn/registration/ More
Excited to start summer schedule
Hello Families, I am very excited to start to incorporate some of what Tanya and I learned last week about rewiring the central nervous system to release excess muscle tension and find range of movement in joints. I will start using some of these tools today in reformer class. I can’t wait to see how… More
Congratulations on a great June recital!
I truly enjoyed getting to watch all of the dancers on Saturday perform at Cubberley with grace and joy. Thank you teachers and families for making AAD a special place to be. More
BAJC members dance for Senior Home
The BAJC company members danced beautifully for the senior citizens at Brookdale in Redwood City. You brought a smile to many yesterday. Thank you for sharing your talents with the community! More
BAJC Showcase tonight!
Please come out and support our young company members as they present their choreography and perform classical solos at 6:30 tonight–Friday at the studio! More
Congratulations to Haylie Jarvis!
Academy of American Ballet’s student Haylie Jarvis who began study with Boston Ballet this fall, was just accepted to American Ballet Theater’s summer intensive on full scholarship in New York! Congratulations! More
Nutcracker right around the corner–Dec. 4 and 6 Fox Theater
Come get your tickets to our charming, most family-friendly Nutcracker on the Peninsula! Shows are Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:00 and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1:00 and 4:00. Check out our fearless Mouse King leading his charge with one baby mouse (baby mice weren’t officially called for this rehearsal). More
Welcome back!
We are looking for another exciting year with you! We have some great new classes, stretch and Pilates reformer. We also welcome Tamara and Sara who are teaching on Saturdays, and Patricia who is teaching on Wednesdays. See you at the barre! More