Silicon Valley Ballet School is the official school of Silicon Valley Ballet, and an American Ballet Theatre Certified Institution. Established in 1996 as Ballet San Jose School, Silicon Valley Ballet School provides training for students as young as 12 months old to students ready to begin a professional career. After school classes in three divisions, a full-day Trainee program for dancers at the cusp of their professional career, drop-in classes for teen and adult students of all levels (including absolute beginners), and a variety of workshops, camps, and summer programs, are available to meet the needs of students of all ages and levels.