Awesome Dance
We are passionate about providing the highest quality instruction in ballet, tap, lyrical, theater, jazz and hip-hop.
Young dancers fulfill their potential in a fun & challenging environment
Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical Dance
The Saratoga School of Dance provides a family oriented, child friendly environment for students from the age of 16 months to adults of all ages. We hold an annual recital in June. We actively seek other performance opportunities for our students. For example, we typically perform in the San Jose Dance Company Festival and dance with the Moscow Ballet in The Great Russian Nutcracker.
With You for the Long Term
Dance is in our DNA and we want to make it a part of our community. Typically students stay with our school for many years.
Age Appropriate Techniques
We emphasize age appropriate techniques. Although we are not a competition school, we offer competition options. Our students are well grounded in formal technique and are fully prepared to compete if they choose.
Performance Opportunities
We hold an annual recital in June. We actively seek performance opportunities for our students, such as SJ Dance Co Festival and performing with the proffessional, International Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet.
Make your Own Dance Memories
We are a group of passionate dancers and dance teachers who believe in the transformational power of dance
Our Testimonials
We are a group of passionate dancers and teachers of dance.
Miss Terry & Saratoga School of Dance have been a special part of our lives for the last 19 years! My son started dancing at age 4 and my youngest daughter (now 16 yrs old) has been taking classes with Miss Terry since she was 18 months old! Miss Terry makes every dancer feel special & cared about and she builds confidence in even the most timid of dancers. Her love of dance inspires young dancers, and her enthusiastic teaching style encourages dancers to do their best while having fun.
Both my daughters love Saratoga School of dance! The girls have taken ballet, tap, and hip hop classes and attended summer camps. All the teachers are amazing! Miss Terry, Miss Valerie and Miss Peggy are not only all phenomenal dance teachers but wonderful personal mentors. My daughters learned dance technique and music appreciation, as well as how to collaborate and listen to others. All the teachers are incredibly patient and knowledgeable. My daughters have very different personalities and they both found a home at Saratoga School of dance. I can't think of anyone else I would rather have teach my children.
Both of my children started lessons with Miss Terry’s school when they were just 1 year old. Miss Terry teaches proper dance technique but in a lower pressure, more enjoyable environment than many other studios. My son Parker, who took dance with Miss Terry for many years, has gone on to play Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical all over the country. While my daughter, Payton, has combined her dance training with her other passion, gymnastics, and is currently a competitive gymnast. In addition to their annual recital, The Saratoga School of Dance has also been the local school that partners with the World Famous Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker each year. This is an incredible opportunity for your children to dance alongside Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet’s professionals and perform in major venues! Whether your child wants to build coordination and confidence, or become a professional dancer, Miss Terry and Miss Valerie will give them the education and support they need to reach their goals! We love Saratoga School of Dance.
Miss Valerie’s creativity & exuberance have helped to expand the diverse repertoire of dance taught by Saratoga School of Dance. My daughter cannot get enough dance classes! From ballet to tap to hip hop, jazz and theatrical – she loves it all. I have watched her grow from a shy and anxious budding dancer into a confident and passionate performer. So much credit goes to Miss Terry & Miss Valerie for supporting her and encouraging her for all these years.
My now 12 year old daughter had long been wanting to take dance lessons. I researched different dance schools and options. After a referral from a good friend we settled on Saratoga School of Dance. My friend had wonderful things to say about Miss Terry and Miss Valerie. I signed my daughter up for Hip-Hop/Jazz. Miss Valerie welcomed her with open arms. It is such a positive and nurturing environment. My daughter couldn’t get enough and wanted to sign up for additional classes. She had found a place and a sport she loves. Per Miss Valerie’s recommendations she also signed up for ballet with Miss Terry. In a short time my daughter has grown and flourished in this wonderful environment. After just over a year at Saratoga School of Dance my daughter is now enrolled in Hip-Hop/Jazz, Ballet, Tap private lessons and a Tap invitational class. Miss Valerie and Miss Terry’s loving, enthusiastic, and professional guidance has inspired my daughter to excel tremendously in a short amount of time. Thank you!!!
My daughters have been students at the dance school for 6 years, since they were toddlers. To say that the Saratoga Rec Dep't is our second home would be an understatement! The Saratoga School of Dance has been an integral part of their childhood and growing up, and we adore Miss Terry, Miss Valerie and Miss Peggy and the role they have played in our daughters' lives in helping them grow to become confident and poised young ladies. The instructors are so incredibly patient with all the children that come through their school, and give each one personal attention and tons of encouragement. We have taken many classes with Miss Terry and Miss Valerie, and they have been such a warm, supportive and constant presence and role models in my girls’ lives, encouraging them to push themselves hard, but also to have lots of fun. I love that the dance school allows the kids to be kids, and lets the kids have fun while also learning dance skills and offering them new opportunities to excel. I see a lot of other dance schools that are so regimented and serious, and I know that my kids would not have thrived in that type of environment. My older daughter recently participated in her first dance competition and it was an amazing experience and fueled her energy and enthusiasm for dance even more. The school has really fostered a love of and joy for dance in both of my girls, as well as instilling more grace and confidence in them both. They are so proud to wear their dance gear and I expect the Saratoga School of Dance will be part of our lives for many years to come! Thank you for playing such a huge and positive role in our family’s life!
There aren't enough words to describe what Saratoga School of Dance has meant to my daughters and our family. They both started dancing with Miss Terry just months after they began walking. She taught them confidence and independence through movement in her gentle manner. They both progressed over the years with ballet, tap, hip-hop and jazz with Miss Valerie who is so patient, vibrant and fun. Annual recitals on the West Valley College stage, the Great Nutcracker! with the World Famous Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet and team dance competitions have instilled teamwork, pride, character and determination in these girls. After dancing with Miss Valerie and Miss Terry weekly for over a decade, they are truly like family.
Saratoga School of Dance has been a lifesaver for my daughter! We enrolled her initially because she needed an activity and really wanted to dance, ballet in particular. It started off as something fun for her to do, and turned into a passion, all because of Miss Valerie and Miss Terry! The years that my daughter has spent with Saratoga School of Dance have been so invaluable for her. They have taught her many skills and discipline. She has felt like she has been part of a family. Miss Valerie and Miss Terry are so passionate about their craft, and so supportive, that they really empower their students to perform at their best.