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Stapleton School of the Performing Arts

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Anselmo, California

Plan your first class

  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (415) 454-5759
  • Website & schedule stapletonschool.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 10 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6:30 PM
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 Stapleton School of the Performing Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“I have attended many performances and dance recitals over the years in support of my nieces.”

From the reviews

I have attended many performances and dance recitals over the years in support of my nieces. I am consistently amazed by the quality of instruction as well as the positive impact on our community.

★★★★★ — A, Aug 2022

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Your first ballet class at Stapleton School of the Performing Arts

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 Stapleton School of the Performing Arts

70 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA94960

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