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
Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, and Ukulele Music Lessons for all ages and musical abilities, from beginners ~ advanced students. Schedule for your first lesson today on the instrument that inspired you. Myriad’s Music Teachers specialize in classical, musical theater, popular & jazz musical styles. Students earn annual awards. Music Examination programs are offered. Music Performances are fun, festive and nurturing at Myriad. Learn more here: Myriad Music School’s 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 class, getting ready for future private lessons. Join these amazingly comprehensive sequenced music classes, building confidence and literacy for your child. Kids love these music classes! For Musicians Ages 3+, check out Preschool Music, Mini Piano Plus, Superstar Young Musicians, Mini Singers, Kids’ Ukulele Bands & more! Warm, nurturing, experienced teachers. Learn more here: Myriad Music School – Children’s Music Classes
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
Petits Pas offers a combination of Ballet and Modern/Jazz/Contemporary classes for children. Classes are held in a charming dance studio in the Sunnyside neighborhood, Monday through Saturday during the school year. For more details: www.petitspasstudio.com
Myriad Dance Lessons ~ San Mateo
Myriad’s Dance Academy offers a wide range of dance classes for preschoolers, children & teens, open to all levels & ages. Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Broadway Theater Dance, and AcroDance styles. Join the fun, dancing in Myriad’s Halloween Dance Event, Dancer’s Cinema Spotlight and Spring Dance Showcase! Small class sizes at Myriad with experienced, nurturing dance teachers. Dancers become well-rounded, strong, and expressive in a nurturing class setting. Learn more here: Myriad Dance Academy
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!
Myriad Art Classes ~ San Mateo
Art FUNdamentals classes at Myriad, for Ages 4 – 14! Young artists learn about the Masters, focusing on technique and fundamentals, exploring with varied mediums including watercolor, clay, collage, sculpture, oil pastels & more. New art projects completed each class! Art smock and backpack art portfolio are included, with an end-of-year Art Show! Classmates inspire, share and encourage one another. Be amazed at your developing inner artistic abilities! Learn more here: Myriad Art Classes
