FAQs
What should I wear for class?
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Where can I buy ballet shoes and dancewear?
• Online at Discount Dance Supply (Use discount code TP71815 to support VBA and get 8% off your first order.)
• Prima Dancewear in San Jose
• Contra Costa Dancewear in Walnut Creek
Where should I buy pointe shoes?
• Do NOT buy pointe shoes without your instructor's approval.
• We prefer to arrange a field trip for a new pointe student's first fitting.
• Perfectly fit pointe shoes are important, so buying them at a store with knowledgeable staff and a large selection is best.
Can I join a class mid-session?
• Yes. For technique classes, it may be too late to join the recital, but you can still learn the steps and practice with the other students.
• The online classes run year-round. Any week is a good time to join.
Are there opportunities to dance on stage?
• Yes. We offer two recitals per year at the end of each Fall and Spring session. Information is distributed to participants a few weeks into the session.
• Regular attendees of the adult/teen drop-in classes are offered the opportunity to join the spring recital, typically held Memorial Day weekend.
• Note: Due to COVID-19, all recital plans are tentative and subject to change.
Must I dance on stage?
• No. Recital participation is optional. However, it is a very rewarding and fun experience, and we encourage you to try it.
• For technique classes, weekly class time is spent learning and memorizing recital choreography, which is a great way to learn new steps, even if you choose not to go on stage.
Can I make up a missed class?
• Yes. Within two weeks of the missed class, you may attend another class of equal or lower level.
• Call or email to let us know of your intent to attend a class for a make-up.