# Westside School of Ballet

> Dance camp and class · Santa Monica. Classical ballet school in Santa Monica founded in 1967 by Yvonne Mounsey of New York City Ballet and Rosemary Valaire. It trains children from age 3 through a graded year-round program, alongside the nonprofit Westside Ballet of Santa Monica.
- Ages: 3+
- Price: ask the provider
- Sign-up: Registration open
- Address: 1709 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Website: https://westsideballet.com
- Phone: (310) 828-2018
- Email: mail@westsideballet.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/santa-monica/westside-school-of-ballet

## Summer Ballet Intensives

Dance camp · Ages 7+

Beginner, intermediate and advanced intensives plus advanced workshops, by level and subject to placement. Summer 2026 ran June 22 to July 31 in three two-week sessions, with afternoon classes from 2 to 5pm; 2027 dates are not posted yet.

- Summer: dates not posted yet

- Sign up: https://westsideballet.com/summer/intensives/

## Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet

Dance class · Ages 3–6

One class a week. Students learn positions of the feet, port de bras, coordination and class etiquette, and take part in the year-end demonstration. A Sunday class is offered for boys aged 5-6. Students can join during the year.

- Wednesdays, 3:30–4:15pm
- Thursdays, 3:30–4:15pm
- Saturdays, 8:15–10:45am
- Sundays, 11:30am–12:30pm
- 2026-27 school year: Aug 17, 2026 – Jun 6, 2027

- Sign up: https://westsideballet.com/classes/childrens-classes/

## Ballet Levels 1-7

Dance class · Ages 7+

Times vary by level. Level 1 covers basic technique, alignment, French terminology and musicality with two classes a week; upper levels add pointe, variations, repertoire, jazz and conditioning. Boys' classes meet on Sundays. Saturday afternoon rehearsals run in the fall and spring.

- Mondays, 4:15–7pm
- Tuesdays, 4:15–8pm
- Wednesdays, 4:15–7:15pm
- Thursdays, 4:15–7:45pm
- Fridays, 4:15–8:15pm
- Saturdays, 9am–3pm
- Sundays, 12:30–4:15pm
- 2026-27 school year: Aug 17, 2026 – Jun 6, 2027

- Sign up: https://westsideballet.com/classes/childrens-classes/

## Teen Ballet

Dance class · Ages 11+

- Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30pm
- Thursdays, 5:30–7:30pm
- 2026-27 school year: Aug 17, 2026 – Jun 6, 2027

- Sign up: https://westsideballet.com/classes/childrens-classes/teen-ballet/

Details from https://westsideballet.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FINAL-2026_2027-MASTER-8_21.pdf, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.