Tracy has dance for every age, from a parent-and-baby ballet class at 12 months to studio programs that run to 18. Below is every dance option in the Tracy listings, sorted by age, with a link to each one.
Babies and toddlers, with a grown-up
- Bebe Tutus Ballet: a parent-participation ballet class for 1-year-olds at La Petite Tutu on N Central Ave.
- Tiny Tutus Ballet: ballet for 18 months to 3 years with a parent alongside, also at La Petite Tutu.
La Petite Tutu classes are $119 a month for 4 classes or $159 a month unlimited.
First classes, ages 2 to 7
- Pre-Ballet: introductory ballet for ages 2 to 7 at Starlight Studios (San Joaquin Ballet) on Naglee Rd, in groups for 2 to 4, 3 to 5 and 5 to 7. Fridays from 10:15 to 11:00 am, $70 to $85 a month.
- Petite Pirouettes Ballet: beginning ballet for ages 4 to 6 at La Petite Tutu.
- Ballet Folklorico: traditional Mexican folk dance from age 4, Tuesday evenings at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts. $110 for residents.
- Hula and Tahitian Dance: from age 5, Thursdays at the Grand. $92 for residents.
- Classical and Bollywood Dance Classes: Kathak and Bollywood for ages 3 to 12 at Dance Destination in Tracy Hills, Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Studios with full programs, ages 2 to 18
- D2M Dance Project Classes: ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, lyrical and contemporary for ages 2 to 18 on Mars Ct, from September through the June recital, with a viewing window for parents.
- PowerHouse Dance Academy Classes: ages 2 to 18 on E Pescadero Ave, weekdays from 3:30 to 8:30 pm, with small classes.
- Dance Classes at The Academy of Performing Arts: ballet, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, acro, tap, jazz and musical theatre on W 10th St downtown.
- En Pointe Dance Classes: ballet, jazz and hip hop for all ages on Bethany Rd.
- Starlight Studios (San Joaquin Ballet) on Naglee Rd teaches ballet with level placement, hip hop ($85 a month), jazz ($90 to $100 a month) and tap ($85 a month). A trial class is $25.
- Ballet Blossoms: ballet technique for ages 7 to 9 at La Petite Tutu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age can kids start dance in Tracy?
At 12 months. Bebe Tutus at La Petite Tutu is a ballet class for 1-year-olds with a parent, and Tiny Tutus takes 18 months to 3 years.
Is there folklorico or Bollywood dance for kids in Tracy?
Yes. The City of Tracy's Ballet Folklorico meets Tuesdays at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts from age 4, and Dance Destination in Tracy Hills teaches Kathak and Bollywood for ages 3 to 12.
How much do dance classes cost in Tracy?
La Petite Tutu is $119 a month for 4 classes. Starlight Studios lists hip hop and tap at $85 a month and jazz at $90 to $100, with a $25 trial class. Ballet Folklorico is $110 a session for Tracy residents. D2M and PowerHouse post prices at registration.
Where can my kid take hip hop in Tracy?
D2M Dance Project, PowerHouse Dance Academy, En Pointe Dance Studio and Starlight Studios all list hip hop.