Junior Division

Curriculum Overview

Junior

Levels 1-3

Our young Junior levels are constructed to facilitate a love for dance while incorporating discipline, technique, and inspiration. Focus is essential to establishing a strong and healthy foundation for future ballet technique and training. Correct body placement, enhanced technical skills and vocabulary progression are all further developed in these levels. In addition to ballet technique classes, the junior curriculum includes specialty classes, such as contemporary, jazz, musical theater and an introduction to our pilates strengthening program. MDT prioritizes supporting the development of the full person, as well as the dancer, through our nurturing and encouraging faculty.

 

Lower Junior Division Schedule of Classes
2025 / 2026 school year

Placement by faculty, placement class required.
Studio 2, 3, & 4 classes are at Main campus in San Rafael.
Classes marked *CM Studio are at 403 Tamal Plaza, Corte Madera 94925.
 
Junior 1
requires 2 days per week (3 classes and 1 additional optional class)
both options are equivalent levels, and classes are not offered as interchangeable classes by day

Option 1
  Tuesday 4:15 - 5:15pm Technique Studio 4  
           
  Thursday 5:15 - 6:15pm Technique Studio 3  
  Thursday 6:15 - 7:00pm Specialty Studio 3  
           
  (Optional Class)
Wednesday		  
6:15 - 7:00pm		  
Stretch & Strength		  
Studio 3		  
Option 2
  Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00pm Technique *CM Studio  
           
  Friday 4:15 - 5:15pm Technique Studio 3  
  Friday 5:15 - 6:00pm Specialty Studio 3  
           
  (Optional Class)
Wednesday		  
6:00 - 6:45pm		  
Stretch & Strength		  
*CM Studio		  
 
Junior 2
requires 2 days per week (3 classes and 1 additional optional class)
both options are equivalent levels, and classes are not offered as interchangeable classes by day

Option 1
  Tuesday 5:15 - 6:30pm Technique Studio 4  
  Tuesday 6:30 - 7:15pm Specialty Studio 4  
           
  Thursday 4:00 - 5:15pm Technique Studio 2  
           
  (Optional Class)
Wednesday		  
6:15 - 7:00pm		  
Stretch & Strength		  
Studio 3		  
Option 2
  Wednesday 4:00 - 5:15pm Technique Studio 3  
  Wednesday 5:15 - 6:00pm Specialty Studio 3  
  Wednesday 6:00 - 6:15pm Boys Studio 3  
           
  Friday 6:00 - 7:15pm Technique Studio 3  
           
  (Optional Class)
Wednesday		  
6:15 - 7:00pm		  
Stretch & Strength		  
Studio 3		  
 
Junior 3A & 3B
requires 3 days per week, with 6 required classes
*specialty class may include Musical Theater, Contemporary, or Character
  Monday 4:15 - 5:30pm A/B Technique Studio 2  
  Monday 5:30 - 6:15pm A/B Specialty* Studio 3  
           
  Tuesday 4:15 - 5:45pm A/B Technique Studio 3  
  Tuesday 5:45 - 6:15pm A/B Pre-Pointe Studio 3  
           
  Thursday 5:15 - 6:00pm A/B Pilates Mat Studio 4  
  Thursday 6:15 - 7:45pm A/B Technique Studio 2  
 
Junior

Levels 4-5

Our upper Junior levels will continue a well-established training regimen and begin the exciting transition to dancing on pointe. Pre-pointe and pilates strengthening is an essential component to further their success in classical dance education. In addition to their ballet technique and pointe classes, the upper division juniors will have contemporary, pilates mat and jazz classes in their curriculum. Artistry and performance skills will be enhanced and strengthened during these important years of dance development. Performance opportunities will provide invaluable stage experiences, build confidence and promote teamwork.

 

Junior 4 – 5C Level Class Descriptions
2025 / 2026 school year

Placement is by an audition and level placement is by faculty. Schedules and pricing will be available after level placement.
Please contact the office to schedule a trial class.
Main campus, San Rafael only
 
 
Junior 4
This program requires 3 days per week and includes Technique, Character, Pilates Mat, Pilates Sessions and Pre-Pointe.
 
Junior 5A
This program requires 4 days per week and includes Technique, Musical Theater, Specialty, Pilates Mat and Pilates Sessions.
 
Junior 5B
This program requires 4 days per week and includes Technique, Pointe, Musical Theater, Contemporary, Character, Pilates Mat and Pilates Sessions.
 
Junior 5C
This program requires 5 days per week and includes Technique, Pointe, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Pilates Mat and Pilates Sessions.
 
 
* Please contact the office for schedule, pricing, and audition information for our Upper Junior levels.
Please read the student Dress Code Requirements here.
 
 
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