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Calendar & Dress Code

Marin Dance Theatre 2023 - 2024 Calendar

Semester Schedule & Tuition Due Dates

First day of school – Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Last day of school – Saturday, June 1, 2024
1st Semester

 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Saturday, January 27, 2024
(17 weeks of instruction)
Tuition Due Date: Monday, August 21, 2023
Semester 1 Observation Week: November 6 - 11, 2023
2nd Semester

 
Monday, January 29, 2024 – Saturday, June 1, 2024
(17 weeks of instruction)
Tuition Due Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Semester 2 Observation Week: March 25 - 30, 2024

Holidays & Breaks

1st Semester



 
November 22 - 26, 2023 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 18, 2023 - January 9, 2024 (Winter Break)
(Rehearsals will be held January 2-5 for performers in “Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop”. Performances are January 6 & 7, 2024 at the Novato High School Performing Arts Center)
January 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday)
2nd Semester
 
February 19, 2024 (President's Day)
April 8 - 14, 2024 (Spring Break)
May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day Holiday)
 
 

Marin Dance Theatre 2024 - 2025 Calendar

Semester Schedule & Tuition Due Dates

First day of school – Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Last day of school – Saturday, May 31, 2025
1st Semester

 
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 – Saturday, January 25, 2025
(17 weeks of instruction)
Semester 1 Tuition Due Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Semester 1 Observation Week: November 4 - 9, 2024
2nd Semester

 
Monday, January 27, 2025 – Saturday, May 31, 2025
(17 weeks of instruction)
Semester 2 Tuition Due Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Semester 2 Observation Week: March 24 - 29, 2025

Holidays & Breaks

1st Semester



 
October 31, 2024 (Halloween)
November 26 - December 1, 2024 (Tue. - Sun. Thanksgiving Break)
December 23, 2024 - January 14, 2025 (Winter Break)
(Rehearsals will be held January 4 - 9 for performers in "Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop". Performances are January 10, 11 & 12, 2025 at the Novato High School Performing Arts Center)
January 20, 2025 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday)
2nd Semester
 
February 17 - 23, 2025 (President's Day & Mid-Winter Break)
April 7 - 13, 2025 (Spring Break)
May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day Holiday)

Performance & Event Dates

Springfest Performances: May 10 & 11, 2024
Young Dancer Year-End Demonstration: June 2, 2024
2024 Summer Junior Program: June 17 - 28, 2024
2024 Summerdance Intensive: July 8 - August 3, 2024
Summer Showcase Performance: August 3, 2024

Sophie and the Enchanted Toyshop Performances: January 10, 11 & 12, 2025
("Sophie" performers have mandatory dress rehearsals the weekend of December 16 & 17, 2023)
Young Dancer Teddy Bear Tea Party - February 16, 2025
16th Annual MDT "Raise the Barre" Dance-a-thon Fundraiser: March 16, 2025
Springfest Performances: TBD
Young Dancer Year-End Demonstration: June 1, 2025
2025 Summer Junior Program: June 16 - 27, 2025
2025 Summerdance Intensive: July 7 - August 2, 2025
Summer Showcase Performance: August 2, 2025

Click to download a PDF copy of the 2023-2024 calendar.

Click to download a PDF copy of the 2024-2025 calendar.

 
 
 

Marin Dance Theatre Dress Code

Class Uniforms by Level

ALL LEVELS
Dancers should not wear jewelry to class, which includes no dangling earrings or other loose jewelry, no visible tattoos (temporary or permanent), and no body piercings (pierced ears with posts are ok). Dancer’s hair must be put neatly in a ballet bun or pulled back off the face if it’s too short for a bun.

When the studios are cold and warm-ups are needed, dancers should wear solid black, navy or dark grey fitted long-sleeve sweaters, shirts or non-hooded zipper jacket. Solid color leg warmers may be worn.

 

GROWN-UP AND ME
Girls: SoDanca Trissie princess cut cap sleeve light pink leotard, style #SL13 or Mirella girls cap sleeve light pink leotard, style #M515C, white socks and pink ballet slippers. Boys: Fitted black shorts, white t-shirt, white socks, and black ballet slippers. Dancer’s hair should be pulled back off the face and neck. Grown-ups can wear comfortable clothing.

EARLY INTRODUCTION and INTRODUCTION TO BALLET 1, 1/2 & 2
Girls: SoDanca Trissie princess cut cap sleeve light pink leotard, style #SL13 or Mirella girls cap sleeve light pink leotard, style #M515C, white socks and pink ballet slippers. Boys: Fitted black shorts, white t-shirt, white socks, and black ballet slippers. Dancer’s hair should be pulled back off the face and neck.

PRE-BALLET 1, 1/2 & 2
Girls: SoDanca Trissie princess cut cap sleeve light pink leotard, style #SL13 or Mirella girls cap sleeve light pink leotard, style #M515C, pink or skin tone inclusive tights and ballet slippers. Boys: Fitted black shorts, white t-shirt, white socks, and black ballet slippers. Dancer’s hair must be put neatly in a ballet bun or pulled back off the face if it’s too short for a bun.

ELEMENTARY 1 & 2
Girls: SoDanca princess cut cap sleeve light blue leotard, style #SL13 (child) or #SL12 (adult) or Bloch essential short sleeve pastel blue leotard, style #CL5602, pink or skin tone inclusive tights and ballet slippers. Boys: Fitted black shorts, white t-shirt, white socks, and black ballet slippers. Dancer’s hair must be put neatly in a ballet bun or pulled back off the face if it’s too short for a bun.

 

JUNIOR 1A, 1B, 2 & 3
Girls: Bloch essential camisole leotard in color “Aubergine”, style #CL5607 (child sizes) or #L5607 (adult sizes), pink or skin tone inclusive tights and ballet slippers. Boys: Black tights, white t-shirt, and black ballet slippers.

JUNIOR 4, 5A, 5B/C, SR. 1 & SR. 2
Girls: Dancers must choose from these choices of leotards: Mirella black camisole leotard style #M207L, Bloch essential black camisole leotard style #L5607, Wear Moi black tank leotard “Faustine” #WM238, Wear Moi black tank leotard “Mabel” #WM185, Capezio black princess tank leotard style #CC202. Dancers are also required to have pink or skin tone inclusive tights and ballet slippers and pointe shoes. Boys: Black tights, white t-shirt, and black ballet slippers.

BALLET FOUNDATIONS
Girls: Mirella black camisole leotard style #M207L or Bloch essential black camisole leotard style #l5607. Dancers are required to have pink or skin tone inclusive tights and ballet slippers. Boys: Fitted black shorts, white t-shirt, white socks, and black ballet slippers. Dancer’s hair should be pulled back off their face and neck.

 

Marin Dancewear in Novato carries all MDT attire and shoes. You can purchase items from Marin Dancewear at 5420 Nave Dr. Ste. 5, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 895-9090. Alternatively, some attire can be purchased online at discountdance.com or by googling the brand and style #.