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Berkeley's top 3 dance schools to visit now

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Published on February 21, 2020
Berkeley's top 3 dance schools to visit nowBerkeley Ballet Theater | Photo: Natalia Perez/Yelp

Wondering where to find the best dance schools near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dance schools in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for dance schools.

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1. Shawl-Anderson Dance Center

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First on the list is Shawl-Anderson Dance Center. Located at 2704 Alcatraz Ave. (between College and Lewiston avenues) in Rockridge, the dance school is the highest-rated dance school in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp.

2. Berkeley Ballet Theater

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Berkeley Ballet Theater, located at 1370 Tenth St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the dance school and opera and ballet spot 4.5 stars out of 45 reviews.

3. Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center

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Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, a dance club, music venue and dance school, is another go-to, with four stars out of 96 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1317 San Pablo Ave. (between Camelia and Gilman streets) to see for yourself.


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