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Marin Dance Theatre
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Rafael, California
Plan your first class
- 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) 499-8891
- Website & schedule mdt.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 2–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Hi my name is Jere Crosby, my daughter Olive Crosby has been going here for about 3 years now.”
What families & students say
“I go to it and I love that everyone is kind and all teachers have patients and are all nice they love to check one by one and help them if they need more practice”
“Dear Marin Dance Theatre Team, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the extraordinary performance of Sophie at Atria.”
From the reviews
Our family LOVES MDT! They strike a wonderful balance between rigorous technical ballet training and a relaxed, well rounded and holistic program! My daughter was previously at SFB school. MDT is leaps above both in level of training and the kind and nurturing environment it provides for the dancers!
Dear Marin Dance Theatre Team, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the extraordinary performance of Sophie at Atria. It was truly a privilege to witness such a beautifully choreographed and emotionally resonant production.
Hi my name is Jere Crosby, my daughter Olive Crosby has been going here for about 3 years now. She is in love with ballet. At MDT she conquered her stage fright and now loves performing for people. MDT is like her second home. She loves all the people and learning new steps.
MDT is a great ballet school and the culture is admirable. Staff is very helpful and instructors are very competent. I also love how the upper level dancers interact with the younger ones during rehearsals and performances. The younger children really look up to them.
Your first ballet class at Marin Dance Theatre
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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