About Marin Ballet

the marin ballet difference

Marin Ballet is an organization of distinction. Since it’s founding in 1963, the school has been a leader in promoting the art of dance in the community, where dancers not only receive excellent ballet instruction, but enjoy a spirit of camaraderie and belonging as well. Both career-aspiring and recreational dancers train side by side, in classrooms where lifelong friendships are formed, healthy lifestyles are encouraged, and an enduring love of the performing arts is cultivated.

The open and nurturing environment at Marin Ballet fosters ingenuity and joy, apparent in the studios and from the stage.

Our commitment to exceptional performance opportunities, high-caliber production values, first-rate choreography, and the infusion of live music within the curriculum makes Marin Ballet a unique place to study and a unique place to grow.

Our community outreach programs extend the spirit of Marin Ballet beyond our walls and bring the excitement of dance to our neighbors, friends and families.

We are proud of the role we play in promoting the art of dance in our community.

to the pointe

• Marin Ballet serves roughly 550 youth and 150 adults each year.
• We offer a diverse schedule of more than 100 classes per week, ranging from pre-ballet for 3 year-olds; to advanced ballet for the aspiring professional; to fun and challenging classes for youth and adult amateurs.
• In addition to ballet, our comprehensive dance curriculum includes classes in modern, jazz, character, swing, flamenco and West African dance, as well as yoga, Pilates and musical theater.
• Our financial aid programs provide scholarship support for roughly 15% of our students, including supplemental funds for dance attire and shoes.
• Our premiere training facility provides our students ample studio and performance space.

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in the spotlight

Performance is an integral part of all levels of dance training at Marin Ballet. Performance opportunities provide our students:

• tangible goals to work toward
• the chance to share their talents with others
• feelings of accomplishment and pride in their progress

For a complete overview and calendar of our performances, please visit our Performance section.

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our community

We couldn't make a difference in the Marin community without the support and guidance of our own Marin Ballet family:

• Our volunteer Board of Trustees provides the organization with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in governance.
• We have a faculty and staff of more than 30 teachers, choreographers, musicians, designers, stage technicians, and administrators.
• More than 250 volunteers help with everything from office work to backstage coordination.
• The hundreds of alumni who have passed through our doors serve as our most ardent supporters, and our greatest success stories.

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