Ramon Moreno School of Ballet 935 Industrial Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303

"I have 15+ years of taking ballet classes in Japan, UK and the US, and I can attest that Mr. Ramon is one of the best teachers I met (I used to take his classes when he taught adult classes in the past), and that RMSB is a great school for children who pursue ballet seriously. My daughter joined the school a year ago after a few other schools, and immediately felt at home since both teachers and students were very welcoming. She has shown considerable progress not only in ballet techniques but her love of ballet and confidence through the opportunities of joining competitions and performing in productions such as Nutcracker and Don Quixote. Teachers are very patient and incorporate fun with young children at pre-ballet level, but expect high standard to more experienced students. I highly recommend trying RMSB to children of any age!"

"We love how Mr. Ramon gives students a chance to be leading roles on the stage. There are three shows per year and all three shows are at large theaters such as Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center. The winter and spring shows have 3 casts and the summer show has 2 casts. Instead of having only a few dancers be the leading roles for all casts, Mr. Ramon rotates the casts and allows many students to have a lead role, solo, or duet in each show. Each student gets to perform several pieces in every show. Mr. Ramon is an incredible teacher and mentor to all the students. It's such a warm and fun environment for everyone. My daughter absolutely loved her experience here for the past few years. This is one of the premier ballet schools in the area!"

"I was looking for a school with good ballet technique training and was referred to RMSB by a ballet teacher in my daughter’s former dance studio.  The referring teacher was a great dancer with a ballet company and I thought I had to give RMSB a try.  I observed the performance of RMSB students in YAGP and was very impressed.  We joined the RMSB family rightly after. Mr. Ramon is a very kind teacher.  He does his best to care for all students regardless of talents.  Kids fear his strict corrections yet love him as a teacher.  He gives all students an opportunity to perform and compete, when students are motivated to do so.  Other teachers at the school, Ms. Sharon, Ms. Ally and Mr. Alex are all wonderful teachers.  Mr. Ramon also invited various master class teachers in spring and summer to teach at RMSB.  Students benefit from learning with teachers of different styles and strengths. The most that my daughter loves about the school is the bonding of students.  Parents host several parties throughout the year at the school, Christmas, birthday parties, spring.  Kids and parents have wonderful times hanging out.  My daughter developed good friendship with several students at the school. I am happy she is enjoying her teen years while working really hard. My daughter has been with RMSB since 2018.  Her technique and stage presence have improved tremendously as a result of ample competition and school performance experiences.  She has won awards every year in major competitions since joining RMSB.  The choreography of Mr. Ramon’s and Ms. Sharon’s really showcased my daughter’s strength.  This is a very good school."

"My daughter started studying ballet at age 5. She tried various well-known larger ballet schools throughout the south Bay until we finally settled down at RMSB in 2018 at age 10. The school strikes a wonderful balance in serious ballet training and great social fun that fosters a great bonding among students. The Artistic Director, Mr. Ramon, has a strict teaching style, but students love his kind and humorous personality. Students at RMSB participate in major competitions every year and receive top awards, recognition, and scholarships. Mr. Ramon sees dancers’ potential and customizes choreography around their individual strengths for the best competition outcome. Every class, he choreographs different combinations, training the dancers to memorize and pick up the routines with great speeds. This skill proves extremely useful if your child is interested in attending auditions and competitions (master classes.) The most exciting part of the curriculum, however, are the shows that the school produces every Christmas and spring. The performances are always so spectacular- seeing talented dancers in beautiful costumes and lighting really sets you in a constant state of awe. In the most recent Nutcracker performance in Dec. 2021, I saw young audience cheered and jumped up and down with excitement at the end. All students receive great exposure throughout the performance regardless of level. The school gives all hardworking students an opportunity to shine in accordance with their skills and technique. With the fair and inclusive culture, parent volunteers work harmoniously and whole-heartedly in supporting the school. It is a very happy community for both students and parents. The school also has a wonderful boys program dedicated to train male dancers. The summer intensive program is a great way to try out the school, without committing the entire school year. Master class teachers are invited to teach at the summer program, so the dancers are exposed to various styles of teaching. The school holds a recital in the theater at the end of intensive, which gives the teachers a chance to evaluate new students’ performing skills, as well as parents of students that are not committed for the full year to evaluate the school. I highly recommend this school to all the aspiring young dancers out there seeking a serious and healthy environment for the ballet education. I truly regret not finding RMSB earlier on for my daughter."

"My daughter joined Ramon's school 2 years ago after having attended classes at several other ballet schools. The school is a hidden gem as their students have all performed well no matter where they go, both as a dancer and as a human being. The school is rather low key which is probably why they do not show up in media and every magazine/newspaper. But if you visit their studio, I can assure you that you will instantly fall in love because the artistic director you talk with, Mr. Ramon, is the one who will be teaching your child. Mr. Ramon was a principal dancer who is now dedicated to helping students achieve their potential. In his school, students will be offered a challenging curriculum along with performance and competition opportunities (opt-in only) to hone their technical and artistic skills. The environment is extremely inclusive which allows it to accommodate students who want to pursue different goals from the art form of ballet. I highly recommend this school if you want your child to develop a solid foundation in ballet from a quality program in the area."