Where Young Children Build Confidence, Coordination, and a Lifelong Love of Dance

Our age-appropriate classes for ages 18 months–5 years help children develop confidence, independence, and joy in a nurturing, encouraging environment.

Ages 2 and Up

Classes designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers, with options that fit easily into your family’s weekly routine.

Learn Multiple Styles

Your child will explore ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and more—helping them discover what they love while building coordination and confidence.

More than dance...

Every class is designed to support your child’s development—improving balance, coordination, listening skills, and confidence in a fun, encouraging environment.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help young children develop confidence, independence, and joy through movement—while creating positive early experiences that build a lifelong love of dance and learning.

Our Spring Musical Theatre Performance, “Broadway Baby!”, is the perfect first stage experience for young dancers ages 2–5. Designed to be fun, age-appropriate, and completely low-stress, this performance takes place at Zohar School of Dance in Palo Alto. No extra rehearsals outside of class required. Dancers will learn everything they need right in class, supported by our warm, experienced teachers in a well-organized, joyful environment. Families love that dancers get to keep their costume and earn their performance patch as a special keepsake of their big moment on stage. To participate, dancers must be enrolled in a class. Registration for the spring performance closes on 4/27/26, so be sure to secure your spot and join us for a Broadway-inspired experience your child will love.

Studio Location

Small Fry Dance Club is located on the mid-Peninsula in San Mateo, CA. We are close to highway 92, 101, and 280. Our San Mateo studio is open to the general public. If you are looking for a class at your preschool center, scroll down for more information.

Dance at a preschool location?

If you are looking for classes at a preschool center, click the button below to find your schedule and to register for class. Our office will coordinate with our teacher to pull your student for class the next time we visit.

Current Centers

  • The Carey School San Mateo
  • Kids Connection Foster City
  • Happy Campers Laurel
  • Happy Campers Carlmont
  • Learning Links Burlingame
  • Learning Links Mountain View
  • Learning Links @ Electronic Arts
  • LifeConnections Kindercare @ Cisco

Does your center need dance classes?

Email us: info@smallfrydanceclub.com and let us know you want us to come to your school!

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Why Families Choose Small Fry Dance Club

Parents choose Small Fry Dance Club because we specialize exclusively in early childhood dance education.

Our classes are designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers—helping children build confidence, coordination, and independence in a warm, encouraging environment.

Many of our dancers begin as young as 18 months and continue growing with us for years, developing not only dance skills but also focus, resilience, and self-confidence that carry into school and beyond.

Tuition Fees

We believe early childhood activities should be both meaningful and joyful. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional instruction while remaining simple and stress-free for families.

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