Beyond the Barre

08/22/2026

Start your Saturday with an hour just for YOU. Strengthen your core, improve flexibility and posture, and leave feeling stronger, taller, and ready for the weekend.

No dance experience. No Pilates experience. No pressure. Just come move with us. 💙

Adult Mat Pilates with the amazing Ms. Vanessa Dickens
Saturdays | 8:00–9:00 a.m.
Beyond the Barre

Your sign to come to class. 🤍
We’d love for you all to come try it out!

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08/20/2026

Our Young Mens’ Ballet Training Class begins tomorrow, Thurs 4-5pm! (ages 5 and up)

08/20/2026

For the past 17 years, we’ve had the privilege of training some incredible young men at Beyond the Barre. Watching them grow in strength, confidence, discipline, and artistry has been one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

From our very first Young Men’s Ballet class taught by David J Morse, to the years led by Jⓗⓐⓔⓛⓘⓝ ⓜⓒQⓤⓐⓨ, and now with Mr. Sawyer continuing that legacy, we’re proud to keep building a place where boys can thrive through dance.

Now, we’re excited to grow our Young Men’s Ballet Training Program even more.

💙 BOYS DANCE FREE.
Thursdays 4-5pm

Through our scholarship program, every boy can participate in tuition-free ballet training in a positive, supportive environment designed just for them.

Whether your son dreams of performing or simply wants to become stronger, more coordinated, and more confident, we’d love to welcome him.

Know a boy who would enjoy dancing? Tag a friend or share this post—we’re building something special.

08/17/2026

✨ SEASON 17 BEGINS TOMORROW ✨

For 17 years, families have trusted Beyond the Barre with their dancers—and I never take that responsibility lightly.

At BtB, we believe that dance training should never be one-size-fits-all. We are a child-centered program, which means we care about the whole dancer—their goals, their confidence, their growth, and the person they are becoming.

Want to dance because you love it, make friends, and build confidence? There’s a place for you here.

Dream of pursuing ballet at the highest level or dancing professionally? There’s a path for you here, too.

Our job is to meet each dancer where they are, recognize their individual potential, and provide the training, opportunities, and support they need to reach their goals.

We believe excellent training and a positive, nurturing environment can—and should—exist together.

Tomorrow, we open our doors for Season 17, and I couldn’t be more excited to welcome our dancers back and meet the new families joining us this year.

💙 Welcome Week | August 17–22
Come experience BtB and find the path that’s right for your dancer.

Classes begin tomorrow. Enrollment is still open www.beyondthebarre.co

Beyond the Barre — Excellence in Ballet Education. 🩰

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Beautiful 📸 by Hiromi Platt

08/14/2026

Join us for Welcome Week at Beyond the Barre!

There's no better time to discover what makes BtB so special.

From August 17-22, we're opening our doors for BtB Welcome Week, where new dancers are invited to try classes risk free!

Whether your child dreams of dancing across the stage, wants to build confidence, or is simply looking for a fun new activity, Welcome Week is the perfect opportunity to experience our warm, encouraging studio community.

💙 Meet our incredible faculty
🩰 Explore classes for all ages and levels
✨ Find the class that's the perfect fit—no pressure, no commitment

At Beyond the Barre, we believe every dancer deserves excellent training in an environment where they feel supported, inspired, and truly seen.

We can't wait to welcome new and returning families for our 17th season!

📅 Welcome Week: August 17–22
📍 Beyond the Barre Dance Center
🌐 Enroll or reserve your trial class at www.beyondthebarre.co

Tag a friend who's been thinking about dance—we'd love to meet them! 💙

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Gorgeous Photo

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

🤸 NEW THIS SEASON... ACRO at Beyond the Barre! 🤸

We’re so excited to introduce Acro to our lineup of classes for Season 17!

Whether your child is learning their very first cartwheel or working toward aerials and handsprings, our progressive Acro program is designed to build strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and confidence in a safe, encouraging environment.

✨ Our Acro Classes:

🤸 Cartwheels & Roundoffs
Fridays | 4:00–4:45 PM
Ages 5 & Up
Perfect for beginners and dancers looking to master the fundamentals with proper technique and individualized instruction.

🤸 Walkovers
Fridays | 4:45–5:30 PM
Ages 5 & Up
Designed for students progressing toward front walkovers, back walkovers, and Valdez while continuing to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness.

🤸 BtB Acro Team
Fridays | 5:30–6:30 PM
Ages 8 & Up
For dedicated students ready to take the next step with aerials, handsprings, tumbling combinations, and advanced acro skills in a positive, team-focused environment.

⭐ Classes are taught by Arai Marino, whose patient, encouraging teaching style helps every student progress with confidence.

To ensure individualized instruction and safe skill development, enrollment is limited to just 10 students per class.

If your child has been asking to learn acro—or wants to add another dimension to their dance training—this is the perfect opportunity!

💙 Classes begin August 17.
Enrollment is now open!

🌐 www.beyondthebarre.co

08/02/2026

✨ Join us for PILATES at BtB this fall! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Vanessa Dickens to the Beyond the Barre family as our new Balanced Body Certified Pilates Instructor!

Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve flexibility, enhance your athletic performance, or simply move and feel better, our new Mat Pilates classes are designed for you.

💙 Adult Mat Pilates
📅 Saturdays | 8:00–9:00 AM

🩰 Pre-Professional Dancers
📅 Saturdays | 9:00–10:00 AM (The perfect warm-up before ballet class!)

Strength. Stability. Flexibility. Wellness.

Vanessa believes that Pilates is for everyone—whether you’re new to exercise, returning after an injury, a dancer looking to improve technique, or simply wanting a stronger core and better posture. Her classes focus on breath, alignment, and controlled movement, creating a supportive environment where you’ll feel challenged while progressing at your own pace.

✨ Benefits of Mat Pilates include:
• Strengthening the core and postural muscles
• Improving flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Enhancing body awareness and alignment
• Increasing overall strength and stability
• Supporting injury prevention and healthy movement patterns
• Building confidence in everyday movement

Come discover a workout that leaves you feeling stronger, more energized, and ready to take on the day.

Please join us in giving Vanessa Dickens a warm Beyond the Barre welcome—we can’t wait for you to experience everything she has to offer!

Classes begin August 17. Enrollment is now open! Visit www.beyondthebarre.co to register. 💙🧘‍♀️🩰

08/02/2026

17 seasons 💙

Seventeen years ago, Beyond the Barre began with one pre-ballet class.

I never could have imagined where that one class would lead. What a blessing it has been to watch this studio grow into the community it is today. We’ve had the privilege of watching hundreds of dancers grow—not just in their technique, but in their confidence, character, and love for dance.

I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. We have an incredible faculty, wonderful families, and another year full of opportunities for our dancers to learn, grow, and reach new goals.

🩰 Season 17 begins August 17!

Enrollment is now open, and we would love to welcome you into the Beyond the Barre family.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or you’re just finding us now, we’re so glad you’re here.

Visit www.beyondthebarre.co to learn more and enroll. Here’s to another amazing season! 💙

Here’s to another year of dreaming big, working hard, and dancing together. 💙

Amazing Photographer Hiromi Platt

Gorgeous Dancers Rosie Lawrence, Natalie Wickler & Evie Matt

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07/31/2026

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone for one of our own. 💙🧑‍🩰🩰

Audrey Haboustak has been part of the Beyond the Barre family since she was just 3 years old. Over the past 13 years, we’ve had the privilege of watching her grow from a bright-eyed little ballerina into a beautiful, dedicated young artist.

Now, at 16 years old, Audrey is graduating from our program and beginning an exciting new chapter at the San Francisco Ballet School.

Her journey has been built on years of hard work, perseverance, discipline, and an unwavering love for ballet. Every class, rehearsal, correction, and performance has helped shape the dancer—and the remarkable young woman—she is today.

Audrey, thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Watching your dreams become reality has been one of our greatest joys. While it’s bittersweet to see you leave the studio you’ve called home for so many years, we know you are ready to soar.

We are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on as you continue pursuing your dreams. No matter where ballet takes you, you will always be part of the Beyond the Barre family.

Congratulations, Audrey! Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish. ❤️🩰