Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Draft Schedule

Dear Performing Company Families – THANK YOU for your partnership in helping us identify any conflicts or challenges in meeting your requirements. 

What to have on hand when you view the schedule:

1) DCPC , DCC and Ballet Company Handbook for required classes.

2) Ballet and Pointe placement email(s) from Peter 

3) Jazz placement email from  Corie.

3) DCPC or DCC Casting email from Nikki. 


New tools to make it faster and easier to find classes and rehearsals

The filters below will help you more quickly find the right classes/rehearsals. In the Performing Company Section, enter in the level information for your dancer- the schedule on the bottom will automatically adjust to show you your options. 

Please email info@danceconnectionpaloalto.com with any direct conflicts and or any requirements that you cannot meet based on this version of the schedule. 

Jennifer - ballet teacher

Jennifer Kulz Smith

Jennifer received her ballet training in San Francisco with the Academy of Ballet, Dancers' Stage, Lanova Academy, City Ballet School and Boston Ballet School. She has performed with various Bay Area companies including the Peninsula Ballet Theater, San Francisco Dance Theater, and the Santa Clara Ballet. She performed in the San Francisco production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" for 4 1/2 years. Jennifer has two beautiful daughters, and has enjoyed teaching and watching students grow at Dance Connection since 2001.