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Marianne Kelley's School of Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Ballet school in Midlothian, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 804-292-5917
- Website & schedule mksdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“This school is a family, they take care of one another and teach your kids not just the artistry of dance, but also the necessity of being there for one another.”
“She has fostered my daughters love of ballet and worked with her to become the beautiful pre-professional ballerina she is today!”
What families & students say
“Marianne and the other teachers at MKSD worked closely with her so she could improve quickly and feel more confident in her dance technique and performance!”
“She has fostered my daughters love of ballet and worked with her to become the beautiful pre-professional ballerina she is today!”
“Our daughter has gained technical skill and emerged as an exceptional ballerina but the confidence she has gained has been the most valuable benefit to her attending MKSD!”
“Marianne and the other teachers at MKSD worked closely with her so she could improve quickly and feel more confident in her dance technique and performance!”
“She has fostered my daughters love of ballet and worked with her to become the beautiful pre-professional ballerina she is today!”
“Our daughter has gained technical skill and emerged as an exceptional ballerina but the confidence she has gained has been the most valuable benefit to her attending MKSD!”
From the reviews
Amazing teachers and positive learning environment. Great studio for all ages and levels of dancers. Happy to be a part of this wonderful dance family.
Top notch. There simply is not a better group out there offering the variety of classes with the professionalism and personable teaching staff that only matches the passion and compassion of Marianne.
If you are looking for an amazing dance studio with top notch teachers, as well as owners who are very professional while treating their dancers with the utmost compassion, you have found it! MKSD is not just another dance studio, it is truly the best, it is a dance family.
My daughter Rachael participated in MKSD's annual performance of "The Nutcracker" for the first time this past weekend. She was thrilled to be a mouse and had a great time with her solider Georgia! She delighted in going to practice each Sunday as she felt so welcomed by the MKSD staff and the older girls.
Your first ballet class at Marianne Kelley's School of Dance
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.
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