Van der Zwaan Dance Studio

My daughter turned 4 in August and has also always loved music and dance. She did a class at Berkeley Ballet Theater last year but we switched to Van Der Zwaan this year, which she (and I) much prefer. It seems much more age-appropriate and fun for the littlest ones, and there's not a strict uniform required. Looks like there are some pre-ballet/tap classes still open for the fall if you have a flexible schedule, otherwise check back in Dec to see if you can sign up for a weekend class when the spring session opens up!

Van der Zwaan dance studio www.zwaandance.com in Berkeley just a bit farther from Solano has many ballet classes and wonderful teachers.  I highly recommend it.  

Zwaandance on Shattuck is amazing! My daughter and many of her friends have been taking classes there for years. They also offer hip-hop classes. The teachers are truly amazing! 

My girl has been with the Van der Zwaan dance studio in Berkeley for almost 5 years and loves it. Here is the link: http://www.zwaandance.com/

Van Der Zwaan Dance Studio has boys in their ballet program and I believe just opened up a class for boys.   http://www.zwaandance.com/. It’s a wonderful studio.  

My daughter started taking ballet at 10 or 11 at Van der Zwaan Dance Studio in north Berkeley (Shattuck and Cedar).  The classes indicate the age range, and although she's usually been among the oldest in her classes, there's always been at least one or two students her age.  She's made steady progress, and she's still taking classes there as a 14-year-old.  http://www.zwaandance.com/

There are lots of classes for 4/5 year olds at Van der Zwann dance studio on Shattuck between Vine and Cedar. Very nice studio!