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San Marino Dance Academy
4.5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Marino, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 626-284-6277
- Website & schedule sanmarinodanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Highly recommend and hope to bring my future kids here!”
What families & students say
“Our classes ranges from 30 to 75+ adults where we perform 2 jazz dances per year at their annual recital at CSULA’s Luckman Fine Arts Complex.”
From the reviews
Collette is very charismatic, warmhearted, patient, flexible, and understanding. I’ve attended SMDA since I was 3 years old and now I’m 30 joining the adult jazz class. Our classes ranges from 30 to 75+ adults where we perform 2 jazz dances per year at their annual recital at CSULA’s Luckman Fine Arts Complex.
Your first ballet class at San Marino Dance Academy
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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