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Happy Feet Dance School

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Ballet school in Mill Valley, California

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 18–36 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (415) 381-0811
  • Website & schedule happyfeetmillvalley.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 1:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 10–11 AM, 1:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 1:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 10–11 AM, 1:30–8:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–12 PM, 1:30–6:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Happy Feet Dance School, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“By far, one of the best places you can take your children to learn about the arts of dance.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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From the reviews

Happy Feet is the most amazing dance school for children and adults. Happy Feet is made of amazing dancers who teach multiple genres to be performed and enjoyed by students with increasing levels of appropriate combinations and challenges.

★★★★★ — Laralei, Feb 2025

By far, one of the best places you can take your children to learn about the arts of dance. :)

★★★★★ — Moira, Jan 2025

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Your first ballet class at Happy Feet Dance School

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Happy Feet Dance School

15 Montford Ave, Mill Valley, CA94941

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