A NEW ERA OF EXCELLENCE
Where Marin Trains for the Stage.
Professional performing arts training in dance and theatre, taught by mentors from the world’s finest companies, in the heart of San Anselmo since 1988.
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FALL ENROLLMENT
Fall Classes are now Open
Registration for fall classes is now open! Classes begin on August 31, 2026.
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Nutcracker Registration
Registration for Nutcracker is now open! Classes begin on August 31, 2026.
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SUMMER ENROLLMENT
Summer Classes are now Open
Registration for summer classes is now open! Classes begin on August 31, 2026.
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Registration for Nutcracker is now open! Classes begin on August 31, 2026.
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WHY STAPLETON
A tradition of excellence, built by the people who teach here.
For more than three decades, students have trained with working professionals drawn from the highest levels of their art, and grown as whole individuals along the way. Here’s what you can expect expect from Stapleton.
Faculty who open doors
Mentors from New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, LINES, Broadway, and Berklee.
Training that produces results
Professional-track instruction from first position through pre-professional companies.
A credential that signals distinction
Stapleton training reads to college programs and conservatories — and to the field.
Community by design
A 500-student school that still knows every dancer by name.
Fall Classes & Nutcracker Registration is Now Open!
Classes Begin August 31, 2026
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