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1st Semester |
Monday, August 31, 2026 - Saturday, January 23, 2027
Semester 1 Tuition Due Date: Monday, August 10, 2026(16 weeks of instruction) Semester 1 Observation Week: November 16 - 21, 2026 |
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2nd Semester |
Monday, January 25, 2027 – Saturday, May 29, 2027
Semester 2 Tuition Due Date: Monday, January 4, 2027(16 weeks of instruction) Semester 2 Observation Week: April 12-17, 2027 |
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1st Semester |
September 7, 2026 (Labor Day) November 11, 2026 (Veteran's Day) November 23 - 29, 2026 (Thanksgiving Week) December 14, 2026 - January 12, 2027 (Winter Break)
January 2 - 7, 2027 Rehearsals will be held for performers in "Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop"
January 8, 9, & 10, 2027 (Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop Performances)January 18, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) |
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2nd Semester |
February 15 - 21, 2027 (President's Day & Mid-Winter Break) April 5 - 11, 2027 (Spring Break) May 31, 2027 (Memorial Day Holiday) |
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December 12-13, 2026: "Sophie" performers have mandatory dress rehearsals this weekend January 8, 9, & 10, 2027: Sophie and the Enchanted Toyshop Performances: January 10, 2027: "Sophie" Cast Party (following the last performance - held at MDT Auditorium) February 7, 2027: Young Dancer Teddy Bear Tea Party March 14, 2027: 18th Annual MDT "Raise the Barre" Dance-a-thon Fundraiser May 7 & 8, 2027: Springfest Performances June 5 & 6, 2027: Young Dancer Year-End Demonstration June 14 - July 3, 2027: Marin Choreographic Residency (MDT to host) June 14 - 25, 2027: Summer Junior Program July 12 - August 1, 2027: Summerdance Intensive |
Click to download a PDF copy of the Junior - Senior Division 2026-2027 calendar.
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1st Semester |
Monday, August 31, 2026 – Saturday, January 23, 2027
Semester 1 Tuition Due Date: Monday, August 10, 2026(17 weeks of instruction) Semester 1 Observation Week: November 16 - 21, 2026 |
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2nd Semester |
Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, June 4, 2027
Semester 2 Tuition Due Date: Monday, January 4, 2027(17 weeks of instruction) Semester 2 Observation Week: April 12-17, 2027 |
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1st Semester |
September 7, 2026 (Labor Day) November 11, 2026 (Veteran's Day) November 23 - 29, 2026 (Thanksgiving Week) December 21, 2026 - January 12, 2027 (Winter Break)
January 2 - 7, 2027 Rehearsals will be held for performers in "Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop"
January 8, 9, & 10, 2027 (Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop Performances)January 18, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) |
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2nd Semester |
February 15 - 21, 2027 (President's Day & Mid-Winter Break) April 4 - 10, 2027 (Spring Break) May 31, 2027 (Memorial Day Holiday) |
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September 28 - October 3, 2026: Bring a Friend Week (1st Semester) December 12-13, 2026: "Sophie" performers have mandatory dress rehearsals this weekend January 8, 9, & 10, 2027: Sophie and the Enchanted Toyshop Performances: January 10, 2027: "Sophie" Cast Party (following the last performance - held at MDT Auditorium) February 2-6, 2027: Bring a Friend Week (2nd Semester) February 7, 2027: Young Dancer Teddy Bear Tea Party March 14, 2027: 18th Annual MDT "Raise the Barre" Dance-a-thon Fundraiser May 7 & 8, 2027: Springfest Performances June 5 & 6, 2027: Young Dancer Year-End Demonstration June - August, 2027: Young Dancer Summer Camps, Class Series & Workshops |
Click to download a PDF copy of the Young Dancer Division 2025-2026 calendar.
Dancers should not wear jewelry to class, which includes no dangling earrings or other loose jewelry (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.
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.
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.
MDT uniforms and shoes can be purchased locally at Bourrée Boutique, located at 100 F Street, San Rafael, CA 94901, (415) 785-3360.
Click to download a PDF copy of the Young Dancer Division dress code.
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.
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. Solid color leg warmers may also be worn.
JUNIOR 1, 2 & 3A/3B
Girls Leotards - Bloch essential camisole leotard in color "Aubergine", style #CL5607 (child sizes) or #L5607 (adult sizes). Dancers should have pink or skin tone inclusive tights and pink ballet slippers.
Boys: Black tights, white t-shirt, and black ballet slippers.
JUNIOR 4, 5A, 5B, 5C, SR. 1 & SR. 2
Girls Leotards - Dancers must choose from these options: 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 "Galate", Capezio black princess tank leotard style #CC202. Dancers should have
pink or skin tone inclusive tights, pink 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.
Character Skirt - Black kneecap length character skirt, Eurotard style #13774 or Mirella by Bloch style #MS23.
Character Shoes - Dancers may choose from these options: Capezio style #550 or SoDanca style #CH50. Heel height should be 1.5 inches (not higher than 1.5 inches).
MDT uniforms, character skirt and character shoes can be purchased locally at Bourrée Boutique, located at 100 F Street, San Rafael CA 94901, (415) 785-3360.
Click to download a PDF copy of the Junior & Senior Division dress code.
