Marin Ballet

Marin Ballet is excited to announce that we have been recognized by the Marin Cultural Association as one of their 2026 Arts Grants awardees, along with 25 other Marin County artists and arts organizations! 💛

MCA says, “MCA is proud to support the artists and arts organizations that help make Marin vibrant, connected, and inclusive. The arts play an essential role in our community, and MCA is committed to celebrating creativity and expanding access to the arts across Marin.” With support from the California Arts Council, these grants help foster creativity, connection, and access to the arts throughout Marin.

We are grateful to have received this Arts Grant for 2026 – thank you to and – and congratulations to all the 2026 awardees!🌟

✨ As our school year comes to a close, we want to congratulate all of our incredible ballet dancers on a beautiful year of growth, hard work, artistry, and dedication. We are so proud of each and every one of you! 🩰💛

We hope you have a wonderful summer, and we can’t wait to continue dancing with many of you during our exciting summer programs!

☀️ Summer Intensive enrollment is still open
🎡 Join us for our July 4th performances at the County Fair
🎨 Dance & Art Adventure Camp for ages 3–9
👶 Wee Dance Together classes for ages 18 months–3 years with a parent or caregiver

Thank you for an unforgettable season. Happy Summer from all of us at Marin Ballet! 🌸

🏆 Have you voted yet? 🏆

It's an honor to be nominated for Marin Magazine’s "Best of the County" under Best Children’s Activity! 💛✨

If Marin Ballet has impacted your child’s life through dance, creativity, confidence, and community, we would be so grateful for your vote. 🩰

Voting Ends Friday May 29 at 4pm! Link in bio!

https://marinmagazine.com/best-of-the-county/

🔥 Summer Intensives spots are filling up! 🔥

Join Marin Ballet’s Summer Intensive Program for an inspiring summer of growth, artistry, and training alongside renowned guest teachers and Marin Ballet faculty.

Students begin each day with a 1-hour 45-minute ballet technique class designed to strengthen and refine their training. Depending on placement level, students may also study:
🩰 Pointe Work
🎭 Variations & Classical Repertoire
🌟 Contemporary
💪 Conditioning & Pilates
🎶 Musical Theater Repertoire
👦 Boys’ Class
🎬 Ballet Pantomime & more

📅 Program Dates:
• Levels 5–9 begin July 6
• Levels 3 & 4 begin July 13
• Final Summer Presentation: July 30

✨ Additional summer experiences include:
• Guest speakers on injury prevention for dancers
• “Ballet Buddies” mentoring sessions
• Our 5th Annual Summer Presentation in the studio theater

Summer is also the BEST time for dancers interested in joining the cast of our beloved Nutcracker production!

Ideal age ranges:
Levels 3 & 4: Ages 9–11
Levels 5 & 6: Ages 11–13
Levels 7–9: Ages 13–19

Placement is determined through an individual placement class prior to the intensive start date.

Spaces are limited — enroll now! link in bio!

🏆 We need your support! 🏆

We’re honored to be nominated for Marin Magazine’s Best of the County under Best Children’s Activity! 💛✨

If Marin Ballet has impacted your child’s life through dance, creativity, confidence, and community, we would be so grateful for your vote.

Thank you for supporting arts education and helping us continue inspiring young dancers throughout our community! 🩰 Voting Ends May 29 at 4pm!

https://marinmagazine.com/best-of-the-county/

🌿🐠🦁✨ Registration is still OPEN for our Dance & Art Adventure Camp! ✨🖌️🌈

Join us June 15–19, 2026 for a magical week exploring dance and art through creative imagination and play!

Each day children ages 3–9 will discover a new adventure theme:
🐠 Undersea Exploration
🌲 Forest Adventure
🌱 Our Growing World
🦁 Jungle Safari
☁️ Soaring Above the Ground

Through creative movement, arts & crafts, storytelling, and imaginative play, our experienced teachers will bring each world to life in a fun and nurturing environment.

Bring a friend and join us for this unforgettable week of creativity, movement, and discovery! 💛

📅 June 15–19, 2026
🎨 Exploring dance and art through creative play
✨ Registration Open: https://marinballet.org/camp/

✨ We are thrilled to welcome Peter Brandenhoff to the Marin Ballet Faculty! ✨

Former soloist with San Francisco Ballet and internationally recognized ballet teacher and scholar, Peter Brandenhoff will begin teaching Intermediate/Advanced Ballet in our Open Adult Division on Tuesdays beginning May 26 from 9:30–11:00 AM.

Trained at the Royal Danish Ballet School, Peter is widely respected for his mastery of the Bournonville technique and style. His distinguished performing career includes San Francisco Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, Hamburg Ballet, and appearances at galas and festivals across five continents.

Known for his musicality, precision, and expressive artistry, Peter now dedicates his work to teaching and scholarship, bringing dancers a rich understanding of ballet as both a living art form and historical tradition.

We are honored to have him join our faculty and excited for our dancers to learn from his extraordinary experience and knowledge. 🩰

Final chance to see our Level 5–9 dancers take the stage for our Spring Performance ✨
Our last two shows are this Thursday and Friday at 7PM, and tickets are almost gone! Don’t miss an incredible evening celebrating the hard work, passion, and talent of our dancers. 💙

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/marin-ballet-12776753566?fbclid=PAdGRleAR7LH9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeorp5y1sw3Bz1cotz6tkjgZE8rzcPeBE0mn0xEEViRY61xqdl1witdv-bzag_aem_oO7FaYKEC4xcLhfgXVOQ-Q

✨ Friday Master Class Reminder ✨

Join us this Friday for a special Int/Adv Open Ballet Master Class as we continue welcoming incredible guest teachers to our adult ballet community.

🩰 Friday, May 15
9:30–11:00 AM
Int/Adv Open Ballet / Master Class
$25 drop-in fee or class card

We’d love your support in welcoming:

Peter Brandenhoff

Ballet Teacher, Scholar, and Former Soloist

Peter Brandenhoff is an internationally recognized ballet teacher and scholar, widely respected for his expertise in the Bournonville technique and style, which he mastered during his training at the Royal Danish Ballet School. A former soloist with San Francisco Ballet, Brandenhoff enjoyed a distinguished stage career that also included engagements with the Royal Danish Ballet and Hamburg Ballet, as well as guest appearances at galas and festivals across five continents. Known for his technical precision and expressive depth, he earned acclaim for both his classical interpretations and his contemporary work.

Now retired from performing, Brandenhoff has dedicated himself fully to teaching and research. His pedagogy is deeply rooted in the Bournonville tradition, emphasizing style, rigor, musicality, and historical understanding, while encouraging each dancer’s individual artistry. As a dance scholar, he integrates his research into his teaching and technique, enriching students’ appreciation of ballet as both a living art form and a historical practice.

His writings on technique and performance have appeared in Dance Magazine, DanceStudioLife, Canteen, and Dance Spirit.

Come train, be inspired, and experience a beautiful morning of dancing with us ✨