The Petaluma School of Ballet has been teaching girls (and a few boys as well) the art of ballet since 1959. The school offers lessons in ballet, tap, lyrical, pointe, "Kidz Jazz," hip-hop, and Zumba (Latin dance fitness classes). They are also the home of Petaluma Aikido, Sue White Tap and Capoeira with Fabio Mendes. The school's philosophy is threefold: they believe that each child can be a beautiful dancer no matter what their body type; that dancers should perform since it builds confidence; and that children like hard work, and enjoy the challenges.