Students of professional Vaganova ballet school performing Sleeping Beauty in San Francisco

CITY BALLET SAN FRANCISCO

International Ballet Program

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Galina Alexandrova on cover of Dance Teacher Magazine for Vaganova teachers article

Home of Premier Vaganova Training

For over two decades, City Ballet San Francisco (CBSF) has been a beacon of excellence, propelling our alumni into prestigious professional companies across the globe. With authentic Vaganova training by top industry professionals, extensive performance opportunities, and valuable connections, we nurture talent for a successful ballet career. Our students consistently shine, capturing top accolades in every competition they enter. Beyond our achievements, we have fostered a vibrant community of passionate ballet enthusiasts, united in their dedication to keeping the arts alive.

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WHY CHOOSE CBSF?

You are unique. So are we.

Professional ballet school alumna and YAGP Winner in San Francisco

Professional Alumni

CBSF has placed over 40 alumni into top professional companies around the world.

Boys'/Men's SF ballet school students at the barre in technique class

Boys'/Men's Program

Crucial for boys' specialized training, and also for girls as we integrate the two in partnering classes and performances.

Vaganova Ballet Master Teacher with student as Sugar Plum for Nutcracker performance

Faculty & Connections

Our roundup of teachers, that are former dancers of the Bolshoi Ballet, Mariinski Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theatre, ABT, etc, is unparalled.

Professional ballet school students performing Swan Lake in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Quality Performances

CBSF productions are often mistaken for professional company performances. We find it crucial to give students this experience to prepare them for a career.