Dance Academy
2026-27 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Classes resume August 24, 2026
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Dance Classes
Dance Classes for Ages 3 – Teens, all levels and abilities, from beginners to experienced dancers.
Easy online registration below.
Dance classes fill up quickly, especially at peak registration times, so be sure reserve your spot today.
Dance teachers at San Mateo’s Myriad Dance Academy believe every dancer can shine with the right foundation! Our success-based classes and purposeful practice mean students build strength, technique, and confidence week after week — while falling in love with movement along the way. We teach across styles (Twinkle Star for Ages 3-5, ballet, jazz, tap, broadway theater, and contemporary), guiding dancers of every age and level to set their own goals and truly own their progress, so they carry the joy of dance with them for life. Let’s help your dancer find their rhythm, for maximum fun and lasting growth, and connection with peers in a supportive environment!
How to Register
Register Online:
Classes fill up quickly, especially at peak registration times, so be sure reserve your spot today.
- See the DANCE SCHEDULE below. Click on the age / grade level of your child.
- Choose Dance Class style below. Choose from the available class times displayed.
- Click on the REGISTER button in each class listing and complete the quick registration. Tuition is listed below, with each lesson time. Learn more about pro-rated tuition.
- Don’t see a class, day or time that works for your schedule? Fill in the Inquiry Form below and we’ll help you find the best match!
Dance Class Schedule
“I love making up new dance moves and choreographing, being creative, and also seeing my amazing teacher each week! My advice to other dancers is to always stay positive and practice. I like to set dreams and goals. I have gained confidence in myself!
– Lily O, Age 6, Acro Dance & Hip Hop/Jazz
“I love that we learn new choreography each year. I like it when I see new students get better each week. It makes me happy when my teachers are having fun with me and other students. I have developed teamwork, confidence, and friendships and hope to improve with flexibility.”
– Avalon K, Age 11, Ballet/Jazz & AcroDance
“I absolutely love dancing and learning! My dance teacher, and my wonderful dance mates are so kind, making each class a truly fun and exciting experience. Feel free to dance to any music that makes you happy. It’s all about enjoying yourself, so don’t worry about who’s watching!”
– Ariana R, Age 8, Broadway Theater 1
Twinkle Star Dance Ages 3-5
Ballet / Tap / Jazz
An age-specific 45 minute class containing ballet, tap and jazz and creative movement. Our Twinkle Star Dance classes for ages 3-4 and 4-5 are the perfect balance of structure and fun. New monthly themes refreshes the engagement and focus of our little ones. The purpose of the class is to introduce young dancers to the building blocks of dance styles, inspiring movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology in all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a ‘plie’ is, what a ‘tendue’ is and how to demonstrate.
Grades 1-3: AMETHYST
All Dancers Welcome! Take 2 classes per week & receive 15% savings.
Grades 1-3 AMETHYST: Ballet / Tap
A fun, creative and developmentally appropriate dance class. Complete with ballet fundamentals, barre-work, balance, flexibility, and across-the-floor patterns. Our dancers also learn beginning tap skills, rhythm and syncopation, learning tap articulation while making lots of noise with their feet! Even better when combined with a Jazz, Hip Hop, or Broadway Theater class.
Grades 1-3 AMETHYST: Jazz
Always a popular option! This upbeat introductory Jazz class is perfect for Grades 1–3 dancers who love to move and perform. Dancers will explore classic jazz technique with an emphasis on strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Classwork includes across-the-floor progressions, beginner turns and kicks, and energetic combinations that introduce syncopation and style. Students will build confidence while developing the foundational skills needed for jazz and musical theater dance.
Grades 1-3 AMETHYST: Hip-Hop
Get ready to move and groove in this high-energy Hip-Hop class designed for Grades 1–3 dancers! Students will explore age-appropriate hip-hop fundamentals including rhythm, coordination, and movement isolation through fun, upbeat choreography. Dancers will learn to express themselves using arms, legs, torso, head, and feet while developing strength, endurance, and confidence. This class encourages individuality, style, and performance quality in a supportive and engaging environment.
Grades 1-3 AMETHYST: Broadway Theater Dance
Step into the spotlight in this exciting Broadway Theater Dance class! Perfect for Grades 1–3 dancers, this class introduces the storytelling and character-driven style of musical theater movement. Dancers will explore expressive choreography inspired by Broadway productions while building jazz-based technique, coordination, and performance skills. Emphasis is placed on facial expression, timing, musicality, and bringing choreography to life with personality and stage presence. A fun and theatrical class for any young performer who loves to dance and act at the same time!
Grades 3-5: EMERALD
All Dancers Welcome! Take 2 classes per week & receive 15% savings.
2nd Class Discount Program
An additional class is will help dancers see better results more quickly, and is encouraged for physical safety and technical advancement. A 15% savings will be applied to your 2nd class.
Grades 3-5 EMERALD: Ballet / Tap
A foundational favorite for developing dancers! This combined Ballet and Tap class builds strong technical skills while keeping class engaging and fun. In ballet, students will focus on posture, alignment, balance, flexibility, and beginner barre and center work to develop strength and control. In tap, dancers will explore rhythm, timing, and musicality through clear, crisp sounds and progressively challenging combinations. This class is essential for well-rounded training and supports growth in all styles of dance.
Grades 3-5 EMERALD: Jazz
Get ready to move with energy and style in this upbeat Jazz class! Dancers will build on foundational technique while exploring turns, kicks, leaps, and across-the-floor progressions. Emphasis is placed on strength, flexibility, coordination, and dynamic movement quality. Students will also develop musicality and performance skills through fun, age-appropriate combinations that introduce both traditional jazz and contemporary influences.
Grades 3-5 EMERALD: K-Pop / Hip Hop
High-energy, fun, and full of style! This class blends the latest K-Pop choreography trends with foundational hip-hop technique. Dancers will work on rhythm, coordination, and movement isolation while learning dynamic choreography inspired by popular music culture. Students will build confidence, performance quality, and personal style in a fast-paced and exciting class environment designed to keep them engaged and moving.
Grades 3-5 EMERALD: Broadway Theater Dance / Contemporary
Broadway Theater Dance / Contemporary for Grades 3-5 ia a creative blend of storytelling and expressive movement! This class combines the character-driven style of Broadway Theater Dance with the fluidity and emotional expression of Contemporary dance. Dancers will explore musical theater-inspired choreography, performance quality, and stage presence while also developing control, flow, and musical interpretation through contemporary movement. Emphasis is placed on expression, versatility, and connecting movement to storytelling in a meaningful and engaging way. Even better when combined with a Ballet / Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop / K-Pop class. An additional class per week is encouraged for dancers Grades 3-5.
Grades 5-8: AQUA
All Dancers Welcome! Take 2 classes per week & receive 15% savings.
Two classes / week are encouraged for physical safety at this level. Coming to practice dance 2x / week is important at this age & level for strength, muscle development, flexibility and neuron pathway development. A 15% savings will be applied to your 2nd class.
AQUA Dancers enrolled in 2 classes may be eligible for Solos & Duet features in our Spring Show, with Teacher Recommendation.
Grades 5-8 AQUA: Ballet
AQUA Ballet is an advanced foundational class designed for Grades 5–8 dancers ready to deepen their technical training. Students will work on in-depth barre and center work, more complex ballet vocabulary, across-the-floor progressions, strength training, and increased flexibility. Dancers will also begin exploring creative elements such as developing their own short ballet combinations, supporting artistry alongside technique. This class builds the strength, control, and discipline needed for continued progression into higher-level ballet training.Dancers who supplement with another Grades 5-8 AQUA class style like Hip Hop, Contemporary, or Broadway Theater will see better results faster. Additional technical classes encourage physical safety at this age.
Grades 5-8 AQUA: Hip Hop
Dancers Grades 5-8 learn more complicated routines and become stronger dancers. Consequently, dancers refine fundamentals from previous years, while leveling-up with increasing challenges. High energy and lots of fun, this class is perfect for dancers developing rhythmic sensibilities, musicality, strength, coordinated movement through team-work, and much more! Dancers who supplement with another AQUA class such as Ballet, or Broadway Theater / Contemporary will see better results faster. Furthermore, additional technical classes encourage physical safety at this age.
Grades 5-8 AQUA: Broadway Theater / Contemporary Dance
Broadway Theater Dance offer performers a chance to develop their jazz technique while focusing on theatrical expression and storytelling through dance. Grades 5-8 is when students also begin to delve into the expressive and creative world of Contemporary Dance. Elements of Contemporary Dance are also included in this class. Specifically this class combines strength, flexibility, stylistic virtuosity and interpretive skills of the developing contemporary dancer. Additionally, foundational concepts like stretching, leaps, musicality and body-phrasing, are reinforced. So many of Myriad’s dancers and musicians are winning auditions in their school’s theater productions and this class will give these dancers a leg-up in their theater skills.
This Broadway Theater Dance / Contemporary curriculum strengthens elements of Jazz, Lyrical, & Ballet foundations, highlighting the style of choreography that is featured in theater productions. Above all, this is always fun environment that will allow kids to grow creatively and artistically. Dancers will learn movement / flexibility / strengthening basics in this class too. We’ll be sure they haven’t missed any dance basics along the way. Dancers will have the opportunity to explore various time, space, and energy qualities in their movement! Even better when combined with a Ballet or Hip Hop class. An additional technical class is encouraged for physical safety at this age.
Teens: GOLD
All Dancers Welcome! Take 2 classes per week & receive 15% savings.
Two classes / week are encouraged for physical safety at this level. Coming to practice dance 2x / week is important at this age & level for strength, muscle development, flexibility and neuron pathway development.
Studies have shown the importance of dancers working safely with solid technique alongside their Dance Teachers at least 2xs per week. Dance is like any physical sport ~ it’s difficult to gain mastery practicing just 1x per week. At this higher difficulty level, this makes a measurable difference in the improvement of:
- Technique
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Correct ergonomics
- Endurance
- Injury prevention
2nd Class Discount Program
An additional class is will help dancers see better results more quickly, and is encouraged for physical safety and technical advancement. A 15% savings will be applied to your 2nd class.
GOLD Dancers enrolled in 2 classes may be eligible for Solos & Duet features in our Spring Show, with Teacher Recommendation.
Teens GOLD: Contemporary
Foundational technique and sequences embedded in the vocabulary of Contemporary Dance. Specifically this class continues to enhance the strength, flexibility and stylistic virtuosity and interpretive skills of the developing contemporary dancer. We continue reinforcing foundational concepts like stretching, leaps, musicality, body-phrasing, and technique. Eventually our students contribute to the choreography, with their developing fundamental knowledge and their own creativity. Dancers who supplement with another class like GOLD Ballet will see better results faster. Additional technical classes encourage physical safety for Teen Dancers.
Teens GOLD: Ballet
Strength, artistry and emotional expression are combined in this Ballet class for teens.This class is designed to build a strong foundation in classical ballet technique while exploring the fluidity and storytelling of lyrical dance.
We’ll start with a traditional ballet barre to develop posture, alignment, and strength, then move to the center for combinations that focus on grace, turns, and leaps. The second half of the class will transition to lyrical choreography, where you’ll learn to connect your movements to the music’s emotion and lyrics. Student-led choreography is highly promoted in this class.
This class welcomes both new dancers and dancers with some prior experience, together refining their skills and deepening their artistic expression. Overall a great opportunity to improve your technique, increase your musicality, and discover a new way to tell a story through dance.
Dancers who supplement with another class like GOLD Contemporary will see better results faster. Additional technical classes encourage physical safety for Teen Dancers.
Things Every Parent Should Know in Order to Choose a Dance Studio
Why the Myriad Dance Academy is a great choice, for kids, teens & Adults!
WONDERFUL TEACHERS
Our experienced and trained dancers are warm, gifted educators. Our Teachers have dance degrees and years of instructing experience with students of all ages.
SMALL COZY CLASS SIZES
We are a boutique Dance Academy with nurturing, quality small class sizes. Dance Factory? That’s not us. Our Teachers provide lots of personal attention to each dancer, balancing challenges with a comforting environment, ensuring that our dancers are progressing at a safe rate for their bodies. The teachers are attuned to the coordination readiness of each student.
PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
Performance on the big stage at the end of the school year! Great photo & video moments. Class Video Creations are so much fun in our Winter Months, as is our Secret Santa and Choreo celebrations just before the Holidays! Parents can view their dancers’ progress via our on-line progress reports, as skilled are mastered.
WE TAKE THE STRESS AND EXTRA HIGH COSTS OUT OF THE DANCE CLASS EXPERIENCE
All the while ramping up the quality of the instruction! Reasonable costume fees is one of our mottos!
CHOICE OF DANCE STYLES
Pre-Dance for young beginners, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, and AcroDance. Our researched curriculum features both routine (the pathway to mastery) and variety in fun routines, music, interesting props and choreography.
SKILL SHEETS, ON-LINE PROGRESS REPORTS, MID-YEAR VIDEO CREATION & FAMILY SHARING DAYS
We want our parents and caregivers to be able to see and learn all of the wonderful ways your dancer is learning and growing. Our curriculum objectives are in sync, across the entire Academy.
CONVENIENCE
Schedule Dance Classes and Music Lessons at the same time.
LANGUAGE OF DANCE
Our students learn a unique written alphabet of dance symbols, which enables them to notate choreography, and create their own sequences of movement too. We’re fostering young, budding choreographers at Myriad.
FUN, CREATIVE PROPS
Our dance school is an exciting place for learning! Our fully-stocked dance academy is a multi-sensory environment, which is great for especially our younger dancers.
NON-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
No competitions. Above all we focus on meticulous, smart curriculum, rewarding goal-tracking systems, outstanding teachers and a love of dance!
Dance Class times fill up quickly, so register today for Dance Classes for preschoolers, kids, children and teens. Serving families and students in San Mateo, Burlingame, Millbrae, Foster City, Redwood Shores, San Carlos, Belmont, on the Peninsula.