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 |
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) |
Sophie and the Enchanted Toyshop Performances: January 10, 11 & 12, 2025 ("Sophie" performers have mandatory dress rehearsals the weekend of December 14 & 15, 2024) Young Dancer Teddy Bear Tea Party - February 9, 2025 16th Annual MDT "Raise the Barre" Dance-a-thon Fundraiser: March 16, 2025 Springfest Performances: May 9 & 10, 2025 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 |
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ALL LEVELS
Dancers should not wear jewelry to class, which includes no dangling earrings, other loose jewelry, or body piercings (pierced ears with posts are ok), and no visible tattoos (temporary or permanent). 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.
In the colder months when the studios can be chilly, dancers may wear solid black, navy, or dark grey fitted long-sleeve sweaters, shirts or non-hooded zipper jackets (no embellishments). Solid color leg warmers may also 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 1, 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, 5C, 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. (*NOTE: Pointe shoes are for levels Jr. 5A-Sr. 2 only). 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 #.