Menlo Park Academy of Dance

Menlo Park Academy of Dance is a dance studio in Menlo Park, CA. The academy serves dancers of all ages, shapes, and skill levels through recreational, competitive, and pre-professional tracks. The studio offers a variety of genres with an emphasis on classical ballet technique, including year-round classes, summer ballet intensives, and winter intensives.

A tradition of excellence since 1947, the academy is an accredited Royal Academy of Dance school and a recipient of the prestigious Solo Seal Award. The faculty consists of world-class professional instructors who share a wide range of expertise. In addition to regular programming, the academy provides drop-in classes and specialized workshops featuring guest instructors. The studio facilities feature bright, high-ceilinged rooms equipped with state-of-the-art, hand-built, sprung dance floors.

The studio is located on El Camino Real, situated near the Merrill Street Plaza and the Oak Grove Station Menlo Park Post Office.

The academy is recognized for its high standards in dance education, having previously submitted the highest number of student entries of any U.S. school for Royal Academy dance exams. The leadership has earned prestigious honors, including the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Youth America Grand Prix.

Menlo Park Academy of Dance continues to provide a nurturing environment for artistic growth and a long-standing tradition of dance excellence in Menlo Park.