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Fall 25' Session (August 18th- December 11th, 2025)
Spring 26' Session ( January 5th - June 5th 2026)
Holidays:
Labor Day : September 1st
Halloween: October 31st
Veterans Day: November 11th
Thanksgiving Break: November 24th- 28th
Holiday Break: December 14th- January 4th
MLK Day: January 19th
Winter Break: February 16th-21st
Spring Break: April 6th-11th
Memorial Day: May 25th
The schedule remains the same for the Fall and Spring sessions. A 25/26 MCD downloadable school calendar with holidays is available at the bottom of the page.
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level. We do not offer modified schedules, so please do not inquire about them. Private lessons are available!
Please email for a trial class if you are unsure of level placement.
Tuition is nonrefundable at MCD.
Conservatory uniforms are to be purchased from the MCD Ballet Shop. The link is under " More".
The "The Nutcracker " Performance / Rehearsal / Costume Fee for Levels 1A, 1B,1C, and 2A is included in tuition when registering. Roles for the levels are announced in September!
Parent participation in " The Nutcracker" and "Spring Showcase."
Parents with children in Levels 1 through 2C must volunteer to help with each performance OR pay an opt-out fee of $100 per session.
Classes and curriculum at MCD are based on a nine-month academic school schedule from August to June, with advancement Summer program classes yearly in June to July. Students can spend anywhere from 1 to 3 years in a level. Dancers in Levels 1-2A typically have one piece of choreography in the Spring Showcase and possibly two parts in " The Nutcracker." Levels 1-2A do not normally participate in the Spring's more advanced and mature ballets.
*Please download the School Calendar via the link at the bottom of the page.
Level 1 ( no prior experience required, entry-level 60 minutes per week, ages 5 years old )
Saturday
10:30-11:30am
Contemporary
Thursday
Thursday 6:15-7:15 pm (ages 9-12)
Thursday 4:45-6pm (ages 13+)
Level 1A
( no prior experience required, entry-level 1 hour per week, ages 6-8 years old )
Friday
3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Level 1B ( some prior ballet experience, for ages 7-9 years old. This is a non-entry level class that meets 1–2 hours per week. Dancers may attend once or twice weekly, depending on their schedule)
Wednesday/ Friday
Wednesday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Level 1C ( experience required, non-entry level 2 hours per week, ages 8-9). Attendance in both classes required for enrollment )
Monday / Friday
Monday
3:30 pm - 4:30pm
Friday
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Level 2A (basic prior experience required, non-entry level 2 hours per week, ages 8-10, 2 hours per week, attendance in all classes is required)
Wednesday / Thursday
Wednesday 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 3:30 pm - 4:30pm
Fall 25' Session (August 18th- December 11th, 2025)
Spring 26' Session ( January 5th - June 5th 2026)
Holidays:
Labor Day : September 1st
Halloween: October 31st
Veterans Day: November 11th
Thanksgiving Break: November 24th- 28th
Holiday Break: December 14th- January 4th
MLK Day: January 19th
Winter Break: February 16th-21st
Spring Break: April 6th-11th
Memorial Day: May 25th
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level we do not offer modified schedules, please do not inquire about modified schedules.
Private lessons are available!
Please email for a trial class if you are unsure of level placement. Tuition is non refundable at MCD .
"The Nutcracker" Performance / Rehearsal / Costume Fee for Levels 2B- 6 is included in tuition when registering.
Parent Particpation for " The Nutcracker" and "Spring Showcase"
Parents with children in Levels 1 through 2C are required to volunteer to help with each performance OR pay an opt-out fee per session.
Classes and curriculum at MCD are based on a 9 month academic school schedule from August - June. With mandatory advancement Summer program classes in July.
*Please download the School Calendar via the link at the bottom of the page
Level 2B
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday
(ages 9-12 years old with previous 2A experience or entry from another ballet program) (attendance in all classes required )
*Demi- Pointe preparation. This class is conditioning exercises which prepare their feet for soft Demi pointe shoes. Each student is individually examined.
Monday 3:45 pm - 5:00pm / Demi - Pointe 5:00-5:30 pm
Tuesday 3:45 pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday 4:30 pm - 5:45pm
*Optional* Thursday Contemporary Class 6:15-7:15pm
Level 2C
Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
(ages 9-11 years old with previous experience) ( attendance in both classes required for enrollment)
Wednesday 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Thursday 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Thursday Contemporary Class 6:15 pm -7:15pm
Friday 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm / Demi- Pointe Prep in Fall 4:30-5:00pm
*Demi- Pointe shoes must be approved by the teacher or director for the Spring Session. Students who are too young or are technically weak will take this class on flat to strengthen. Each student is individually examined.
Level 3A
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
(ages 12+ years old with experience) ( attendance in all classes required )
Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:15pm
Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45 pm / Beginning Pointe 6:45-7:15pm
Thursday 4:30-5:45pm
Thursday Contemporary Class 6:15-7:15pm
*Pointe Shoes shoes must be approved by the teacher or director. Students who are too young or are technically weak will take this class on flat or Demi Pointe to strengthen. Each student is individually examined.
Level 3B
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
(ages 12+ years old with experience) ( attendance in all classes required )
Monday 4:30 pm- 5:30pm / Pointe 5:30 pm -6:00 pm
Tuesday 3:45 pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 4:30 pm-5:45 pm
Thursday 4:45 pm- 6:00 pm
Thursday Contemporary Class 6:15 pm-7:15pm
*Pointe Shoes shoes must be approved by the teacher or director. Students who are too young or are technically weak will take this class on flat or Demi Pointe to strengthen. Each student is individually examined.
Level 4
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
(ages 13+-years old with previous experience) placement class required * ( attendance in all classes required for enrollment )
Monday - Technique 5:30-7:00 pm / Pointe 7:00-7:45 pm
Tuesday - Pilates Reformer Class 5:00-5:30pm
Tuesday - Technique 6:15-7:30 pm / Pointe 7:30-8:00 pm
Thursday- Contemporary 4:45-6:00 pm
Thursday - Technique 6:15-7:45pm
Friday - Technique 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm/ Pointe 6:30 pm-7:00 pm
Friday - Pilates Reformer Class 7:00-7:30pm
Level 5/6
Monday through Thursday
(ages 14 + years old) placement class required* ( attendance in all classes required for enrollment )
Monday - Technique 6:00-7:15pm Pointe 7:15-7:45 pm
Tuesday -Technique 6:15-7:30 pm / Pointe 7:30-8:00 pm
Tuesday - Pilates Reformer Class 5:30-6:00pm
Wednesday - Technique 5:45 pm - 7:15pm / Pointe 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Thursday- Contemporary 4:45-6:00 pm
Thursday - Pilates Reformer Class 6:00- 6:30pm
Thursday- Technique 6:30-8:00 pm
Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet (Drop In Class ages 14+)
Saturday
9:30-11:00am
Adult / Teen Beginner Ballet (Drop In Class ages 14+)
9:30-11:00am
Southern Marin's Classical Ballet Conservatory
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level we do not offer modified schedules..Tuiton is non refundable.
Pre-Ballet is for ages 3.5 -4.5 years old with little to no previous ballet experience. This class is a structured introduction to movement. Some basic positions and terminology is introduced. Each class begins with a warm-up that includes stretching and strengthening exercises, center exercises, and locomotive exercises. Age-appropriate ballet etiquette is introduced. All children entering Pre Ballet should display readiness for a classroom setting without a parent present and follow the class structure.
Level 1 is for age 5 years old with little to no previous ballet experience. Level 1 begins an introduction to a more formal classical ballet education, class structure and etiquette. Students continue to learn foundational positions and terminology. Class begins with conditioning exercises for flexibility and strength, followed by center barre, center work, and locomotive work. By the end of the School Session in June, the class is introduced to working at the ballet barre.
Level 1A is for ages 6-8 years old with one year to no previous ballet experience. This level contains increased stretching and conditioning skills, increased time learning at the barre and basic center work. Proper basic technique, posture/alignment are strongly emphasized, as well as coordination, musicality and class etiquette. This level only requires one time a week which is ideal for the recreational dancer!
Level 1B is for ages 7-9 years old. This class continues to build the foundation of classical ballet training for returning MCD students from Level 1A. Formal ballet training and technique / discipline of classical ballet are taught in an age-appropriate manner in a nurturing environment.
Level 1C is for ages 7-9 years old, with at least two years previous ballet experience. This class meets twice week. Formal ballet training that includes conditioning, stretching, barre work and center work. This level has a heavy focus on posture and alignment, which helps carry a student through more advanced material in the future.
Level 2A is for ages 8-10. basic prior experience required, two -three years previous ballet experience. This class meets twice week and builds upon the basic principles of classical ballet from the previous levels.
Dancers can spend anywhere from 1-3 years in each level.
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level we do not offer modified schedules.
Level 2B is for ages 9-12 years old, with two-four years of previous ballet experience.This class continues to build upon the basic principles of classical ballet, as well as pre pointe conditioning and Demi pointe training. Students in this level are required to attend stretch and strength class to condition their bodies in a healthy manner for the rigors of ballet.
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level we do not offer modified schedules.
Level 2C is for ages 9-11 years old, with three-five years of previous ballet experience.This class continues to build upon the basic principles of classical ballet, as well as pre-pointe conditioning and Demi pointe training.
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level we do not offer modified schedules.
Level 3A is for ages 11+ years old with four +years of previous ballet experience. This class continues to integrate basic foundation with more complexity, advancing to intermediate principles, as well as beginning pointe. Pilates Mat work, stretch, and contemporary class.
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level we do not offer modified schedules.
Level 3B is for ages 11+ years old with five +years of previous ballet experience. This class continues to integrate basic foundation with more complexity, advancing to intermediate principles, as well as pointe. Pilates Mat work, stretch, and contemporary class.
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level we do not offer modified schedules.
Level 4 is for ages 13+ with multiple years of previous ballet experience. This class builds upon intermediate principles, pointe work, and variation classes, Reformer Pilates and contemporary class.
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level we do not offer modified schedules.
Level 5 is for ages 14+ with multiple years of previous ballet experience. This class works on advanced principles, pointe work, and variation classes, Reformer Pilates and contemporary class.
*Students must enroll in all classes required per level we do not offer modified schedules.
Level 6 is for ages 15/16+ with multiple years of previous ballet experience. This class works on advanced principles, pointe work, and variation classes , Reformer Pilates and contemporary class.
Explore the freedom of movement in this contemporary dance class, blending classical technique with modern creativity. Dancers will develop strength, artistry, and emotional connection through dynamic warm-ups, fluid floor work, and expressive choreography. This class inspires individuality and movement exploration!