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.
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 Drop-In classes are offered the opportunity to join both the winter and spring recitals, typically held about a week before Christmas and Memorial Day weekend, respectively.
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.
• Let us know of your intent to attend a class for a make-up to insure there will be space for you in that class.