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Marblehead School of Ballet

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Marblehead School of Ballet

Classes for children, tweens, teens, adults. Ballet, Pre-Ballet, Pointe, Creative Movement, Ballroom, Latin, Stretch/Strength and more.

Founded in 1971 by director Paula K. Shiff, Marblehead School of Ballet has earned a wide reputation for the excellence of its training and integrity of purpose. Classical ballet forms the core of teaching with particular emphasis on correct alignment and development of strength and agility. The sheer pleasure of dance and music is always central to the classroom experience. The basic graded progr

am for children includes classes in ballet technique with advanced work in repertoire and pointe. The school also offers a modern dance department. Classes for young children in creative movement and Mindful Kids are also provided. Older students attend classes in improvisation and technique and Ballroom and Partner Dances are available for teenagers. A full range of adult classes is offered in Ballet, Ballroom and Partner Dances, Pilates, Stretch and Strength, and Beginner Tai Chi and Qi Gong. North Shore Civic Ballet
The Marblehead School of Ballet is home to the nonprofit dance company, the North Shore Civic Ballet Company (NSCB). The NSCB gives concert performances and a variety of educational programs for schools; all are suitable for different age groups and levels of development. Public Transit and Parking
From Haymarket Square in Boston, take the #441 or #442 bus. From Downtown Crossing, take #448 or #449. In front of the studio’s building, street parking is available. Contact Us
For further information, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit the studio’s website, www.marbleheadschoolofballet.com Follow MSB on Facebook, http://on.fb.me/1wh3fnp, and Twitter .

09/08/2026

Welcome to Our 55th Season! This year is especially meaningful, with the Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrating 55 years of dance, education, creativity, and community.

🕺💃As we begin this milestone season, I am filled with gratitude for the dedicated faculty and staff of the Marblehead School of Ballet, the North Shore Civic Ballet’s Board of Trustees, our generous donors and supporters, and the many families, students, alumni, and friends who have been part of our journey through the years. Because of all of you, MSB continues to grow, inspire, and provide a place where people of all ages can experience the joy of dance.

Our 55th season will be filled with wonderful opportunities, special programs, performances, and celebrations as we honor our past, celebrate the present, and look forward to an exciting future. A highlight of this milestone year will be welcoming back former students, dancers, faculty, and friends for our 55th Anniversary Reunion on June 26 and 27!🥂

May dance continue to bring joy, inspiration, friendship, and discovery to all who walk through our doors. See our schedule of classes and special workshops, www.marbleheadschoolofballet.com/schedule , or contact us at [email protected] or call 781-631-6262.

We are so excited to begin this very special season, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
-Paula K. Shiff
Director, Marblehead School of Ballet

09/04/2026

🩰 Marblehead School of Ballet and BALAM Dance Theatre are getting ready for Hispanic Heritage Month with the new "2026 Fall Dance Adventure: Malagueña!”

No previous dance experience is needed!
🌟 Workshop Highlights
Dance Style: Malagueña, a Spanish iconic melody by Cuban-Spanish composer Ernesto Lecuona, for its latest dance adventure workshop,
Dancers will learn stylish, basic Spanish dance movements and use mantones (Spanish fringed shawls) in a mysterious and spirited choreography created specifically for them.
• Ages: For Adults
• Location: Marblehead School of Ballet, 115 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA
• Teacher: Carlos Fittante, artistic director, BALAM Dance Theatre and guest teacher at MSB
📅 Workshop Schedule
• Dates: Thursdays
• Time: 6:15-7:15 p.m.
• Session Dates:
o September 10 & 25
o October 1 & 15
o November 6 & 19
🎭 Performance Opportunity
In Studio Performance: Sunday, November 22 Students will perform the dance they've learned!
📲 Registration
Limited enrollment. Pre-register here: https://tinyurl.com/MSBSchedule
Contact:
• Phone: (781) 631-6262
• Email: [email protected]

# MalagueñaDance

08/31/2026

💫What a wonderful time everyone had on our annual trip to Jacob's Pillow! This excursion is always a highlight of the summer, with this year no exception. We enjoyed a beautiful day together and an incredible performance by the San Francisco Ballet .

💃What a wonderful tradition of dancing, friendship, and fun! 👬

🙏Thank you, everyone, who joined us and helped make the day very special. We’re already looking forward to next year!

08/28/2026

❤️🥂 Congratulations to North Shore Civic Ballet’s wonderful board member, Adora Maharaj, and Steve Maclone on their beautiful wedding! We wish them a lifetime filled with love, laughter, good health, happiness, and many wonderful adventures together. May this next chapter be filled with countless special moments and memories.

We wish you all the very best for a long, healthy, and happy life together!

08/26/2026

💫Thank you, donors and supporters, of the North Shore Civic Ballet's spring auction! A very special thank you to our volunteers for all their hard work organizing and implementing the auction: the North Shore Civic Ballet's board of trustees and several parents and dancers from the Marblehead School of Ballet’s studio.

⭐The auction's net proceeds support scholarships for students to study 🕺dance at the Marblehead School of Ballet, as well as to create new choreography, purchase costumes and dance equipment, and develop special educational projects for dance 💃 students.

Watch for news about the ballet company's annual holiday auction in the fall. If you would like to volunteer, donate, or participate in the holiday auction, contact us: 781-631-6262, msb[at]havetodance.com.📣

08/24/2026

💫Pre-ballet students are dancing, moving, and having fun with professionally trained teacher Nancy Murphy!

Start your child's dance journey at Marblehead School of Ballet. With flexible enrollment, individualized instruction, and a supportive environment, now is the time to begin your child's dance expefience. Register for fall classes today.

🔗Register for the fall term here: https://marbleheadschoolofballet.com/classes/schedule/

❓Questions? Contact us: 📞 781-631-6262 📧 msb [at] havetodance.com

08/19/2026

🩰 Summer Dance Opportunity Alert! 💃During our summer break starting August 24, take advantage of our customized, private lessons available for you in studio or virtually.

✨Make an appointment for:
💻 • Technique refinement 🏆 • Personalized coaching 👩‍🏫 • Cross-training options 💪 • Alignment correction 📐 • College audition prep 🎓 • Individual goal setting

📞 Book Your Personalized Session Now! Call: 781-631-6262 Email: msb[at]havetodance.com

🔗Sign up online: https://marbleheadschoolofballet.com/classes/private-lessons/

08/17/2026

💃On National Nonprofit Day, look at the impact of The Ruth N. Shiff Fund and the North Shore Civic Ballet!

The Ruth N. Shiff Fund and North Shore Civic Ballet’s 2025-2026 Highlights: • 👩‍🏫 Professional instructors for Summer Intensives • 🎓 7 student scholarships awarded • 👥 Guest teachers brought new perspectives • 🧵 Costumes created • 🕺 New choreography developed

This memorial fund honors Ruth N. Shiff's incredible legacy, continuing to nurture aspiring dancers and keep the art of ballet and dance thriving! 🌟

Check this Fund now: https://marbleheadschoolofballet.com/donate/

08/12/2026

👭Special visitors often stop by Marblehead School of Ballet to say hello, including "furry" ones 🐕!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦After class, some of our young dancers enjoyed spending time with their beloved friend, Brodie, the official ballet mascot of MSB!

Brodie loves to watch class and never misses an opportunity for plenty of belly rubs from his many admirers. He brings extra smiles, laughter 😄,and joy to the studio, and the dancers love spending time with him after class!

These special moments of friendship and fun are part of what makes studio life memorable.💫

08/10/2026

💍✨Summer is the perfect time to develop your dance skills for Weddings and Special Occasions! Private and Group Lessons Are Available. Plan now for a fall or winter wedding or another special event.💑.

Marie Breen and her husband Ken took ballroom dance lessons with us to prepare for a family wedding and were very pleased with the results!
“From having two left feet and only the ability to sway back and forth, we can now dance as a couple. The lessons were enjoyable, practical and successful. Now, we walk onto the dance floor with confidence! It was a positive experience for non-dancers as well as those who wanted to refine their skills. Highly recommended, make it a date night(s). Hint…ladies bring your “party shoes” to your lesson(s). Our newly acquired dancing abilities made a recent family wedding more enjoyable. We were participants, not wall flowers!”
-Marie Breen
👠👞 Singles and couples are welcome. Whether you're preparing for a wedding or just want to have fun, the Marblehead School of Ballet is here for you!

🔗Check the first Comments 👇to Register for Private Lessons or Classes!

Contact us: 📞 781-631-6262 📧 msb [at] havetodance.com

Address

115 Pleasant Street
Marblehead, MA
01945

Opening Hours

Monday	3pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday	3pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	3pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	3pm - 9:30pm
Friday	3pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17816316262

Website

http://marbleheadschoolofballet.com/

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