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Introduction to Ballet and Jazz (Ages 9-13)
Explore ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance! Kids build posture, breath awareness, and joy in a loving space. Enroll now!
program overview
These classes offer your child an opportunity to channel their energy through music and dance. Students will be exposed to the foundational techniques of Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary. Each participant is given support to learn at their pace with an emphasis on finding joy in movement. Students learn to respect and appreciate their bodies by fine tuning their posture and strengthening their awareness of the breath. Our dance classes foster a warm and loving environment for students to explore and develop their authentic self expression.
Spring Classes will culminate in a recital, allowing students to showcase what they have learned.
instructor Overview
Elizabeth Piazza (Miss Elizabeth)
Elizabeth Piazza is a dancer, mother, student and teacher. Elizabeth earned her BA from Prescott College in Integrative Studies for Dance and Spirituality (2005). Prior to that she spent her early years training in ballet, competitive figure skating, and modern dance. Her classes create a nurturing environment for young dancers to learn the foundations of technique and self expression. Elizabeth completed her Wee Yogis certification in 2017, allowing her another avenue to empower and educate young people and families. She utilizes her unique skill set to help train, inspire and encourage people to live a life of creativity and discover their own magic.
Membership Has It’s Benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Membership helps support our programs, events, and financial aid programs.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Every Saturday · 15 Weeks
September 12 – December 19, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Experience Level
BeginningAge(s)
9, 10, 11, 12 and 13Total Registration Cost:
$270
