Del Mar Ballet

Amazing! Get back to what you grew up loving to do but without that old pressure of having to audition… or be the best in class to make it to the next level… or totally perfecting your fouetté turns for that national competition coming up. Great memories, sure, but those were the old days and we’re grown ups now! There’s enough stress in life right?! This is a nice studio with soft marley flooring and excellent instructors. I took beginning ballet and it was a great combination of beginner work and muscle memory… hey I remember these moves… a nice little challenge that is sooo much fun. The class level is slightly mixed and everyone is super supportive. Feel free to love ballet but not be a principal dancer! It’s okay! Diane is poised and friendly but also definitely corrects everybody in the most sweetest yet serious way. So wonderful! I bought a punch card and keep looking for a time to come back!

There is a reason this ballet studio gets such great reviews. The training is EXCEPTIONAL!!! If you want pre professional training and don’t want dance studio drama and favortism, this is THE PLACE!!! Marie or Jenny will evaluate and they are very fair and honest with evaluations. There are students who want to grow as dancers and not compete, and Del Mar ballet is great for that. They have amazing performance opportunities for those students that want to learn how to grow as dancers. In a world of «Dance Moms», Del Mar Ballet is a safe haven of old school training. It is a breath of fresh air!!!
Marie is a wonderful studio owner and very caring and attentive. She helped find a dance solution for my daughter who is a working actress and dancer. My daughter is getting amazing training in ballet that I know will be useful as she grows older. Competition studios are pushing training on kids that is not healthy for body and we are so thankful for teachers that not only elevate but teach safely. My daughter needs her body to be in working condition to keep booking jobs, and doesn’t want hip replacements from over stretching at age 30. My daughter recently got evaluated at an LA studio we want to drop in on when she works and the teacher was so impressed with daughters form and technique which tends to lack when dancer is focused is on trick after trick.
We love teachers Jenny and Diana. We have to shout out Robin who is such a caring teacher and so knowledgeable she has even taken the time after class to discuss nutrition with my daughter. Robin is amazing! A gem! Del Mar Ballet is a wonderful, non drama, loving and technical studio. Perfect for all levels of training and thankful that my daughter can use this training as a working actress and dancer.

This pre-​professional ballet studio is rooted in exceptional instruction!!! They encourage and inspire dancers to strive for excellence with passion and creativity. The focus is performance based rather than competition. This is what we were looking for! The young dancers learn proper technique while having fun with fantastic role models found in teachers and the older dancers. Our daughter loves working with the little ones and she continues to blossom at Del Mar Ballet. We are very grateful for this lovely space that our daughter is able to flourish. We are investing in so much more than dance!!!

Best ballet training in San Diego! Great environment with supportive, intelligent instructors. All the dancers are welcoming and kind. Del Mar Ballet is a gem :)

Unlike many ballet schools in the Carmel Valley area, DMB is a serious studio without all the unnecessary fluff. What I admire about DMB is that art and learning come first. Dancers shine plenty without the need for outrageously priced costumes and makeup. Glitz and glamour do not become the focal point of their shows. Instead, Marie, Jenny and Amanda emphasize personal development tailored to each individual. For example, students are encouraged to express their creativity through improvisation exercises, while at the same time, ensuring that proper technique is taught. Older students have the opportunity to choreograph showcase pieces for performances. Grace and beauty come from within which is the real lesson here, and DMB does a fine job of it.

This is a review of the studio itself, not the lessons — and of the ballet studio from a point of view of a non-​ballet dancer. The ballet /​jazz crowd will certainly award many more stars.
The building is conveniently located not too far from the freeway in a light-​industrial neighborhood. Parking on the weekends is ample. Note that the main entrance is from the green area in the center of the cluster of buildings, while the parking is on the outside of this cluster.
The studio has two dance halls. Both have vinyl ballet floors that makes it pretty hard to execute pivots in the dance shoes with chrome leather soles. So, if you are going to the larger room not for the ballet exercises, use socks.
Ventilation in the small hall is poor, as is common with the dance studios, larger hall is better.

Del Mar Ballet is an amazing ballet studio! The teachers are fabulous and really care for each student individually whether they are a little three year old or 80 years old! Their adult program is excellent with both morning and evening classes almost every day. The evening classes start at 7pm which is perfect for working adults. At Del Mar Ballet they have an amazing adult community; everyone is super friendly and supportive of one another. I never thought I would find a dance studio after high school where I would be able to establish such a close knit group of friends. Within the adult dancers the experience level ranges from beginners who have never taken a class before to people who have danced in a pre-​professional level to actual current company dancers and all are welcomed. No matter what your experience level is the teachers are fabulous and will help you improve and grow as a dancer.

I have been taking adult ballet at DMB for almost a year now, and it is a fantastic community and place to dance. The teachers are caring and attentive and the other students are wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about this loving, fun & friendly studio!

This is a wonderful studio with a challenging and welcoming community for adults. I’ve taken classes with Marie, Robyn, and Jenny and they are all superb, encouraging and passionate teachers. As Artistic Director, Marie is constantly keeping us refreshed with new teachers for the Masters Classes to continue our discovery of the capabilities of our bodies. I’ve been with the studio since 2011 and it has grown every year to keep me engaged and fascinated with dance. I feel so lucky to be part of this community of lovely teachers, inspirational professionals we can practice along side and the most warm and inviting peers to spend time with. So much love and appreciation for this gem!

I found this place about 4 – 5 years ago because I had a groupon deal and it was by my house. I loved it before the change in ownership and I love it after. Marie, the new director, really jumped in and brought new workshops, performances, and other styles of dance to the studio. I don’t live in the area anymore, but I still make an effort to come back for class.
What keeps me coming back is the strong community for the adult «once-​upon-​a-​time dancers». The classes are challenging and the teachers are supportive and personable. I don’t feel judged for trying. (If you dance, you know what I mean.) Cost is reasonable, and more affordable if you get the 10-​class combo.
A great place to care for your mind and body.

My daughter has been coming to Del Mar Ballet for about 4 years. She loves it, especially the Summer Intensive, which was the highlight of her vacation last year.

My niece lives this place. It is the one activity that she would say «I don’t want to miss the class». I guess that is a major compliment

Marie Arts and her staff are outstanding. I’m taking adult classes without much experience and later in life. Other students are much more advanced and some are at professional level. Group is so embracing and Marie and all the teachers are stoping to help and demonstrate proper technique.
They dedicate attention to all the students regardless of level or ability.
I’m looking forward to attend the class after a long day at work.
Prices are excellent and I love that I can purchase 10 class block that doesn’t expire. There is no need to sign up or pay monthly fee for adult classes.
Thank you Marie, Jenny and Robin for your dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm.

Del Mar Ballet is my 10 year old daughter’s home away from home. For the last six months the new Executive Director Marie Arts has raised the level of teaching to new heights and integrated other forms of dance to the main area of classical ballet study. My daughter adores her time there, and has grown tremendously in her ability. The exceptional teaching staff are so talented themselves, and share their passion, expertise and love of dance to the children in all the classes. Jazz with Marie is a gift as well. New Jr. and Senior Companies have been formed. The children are blossoming and many are going on to lives in the dance world. Del Mar Ballet’s rates are reasonable, especially compared to many other local studies. The teaching talent for such rates is really remarkable. Lastly, the studio is branching out to other forms of performing arts as well. Voice will be offered there this Fall and Musical Theater Classes soon to follow. The #1 one reason we both love it, is for the feeling of warmth and the extreme confidence building and support my child receives at Del Mar Ballet every time she steps through the door. We have been to many other studios in San Diego. The is by far the best, and where we will stay!

New director, Marie Arts has brought this studio new vision and passion. Her commitment to technique, while inspiring the students to pursue excellence in their movement is so refreshing! She has also hired a highly skilled teaching staff to partner with! Kids who want recreational ballet and kids who would like a more serious pursuit will both excell here! DMB also has a thriving adult community that includes many local professional ballerinas. Dancers of all ages are given the opportunity to perform. With a Jr. & Sr. Cmpany, 3 performances in each season, these kids can really have a wonderful professional experience!

I used to take ballet classes when I was younger, but stopped sometime in High School. About a year ago, my friend wanted to try taking some adult ballet classes. Nothing serious. just something to get ourselves out of the office at a reasonable hour, get our bodies moving, and have some fun :) and I am so glad she dragged me there! Tom and Muriel Teague are great teachers, the classes are fun and affordable.

Love the adult ballet class. I haven’t been in a year because I tore my meniscus and have been too busy, however, I plan to return as soon as I can. The instructors are knowledgable of technique and teach safely… good for all technique levels and they are very friendly and welcoming!

Our daughter wasted years, and lots of $$$ on dance schools such as Francine Garton’s Royal Academy that attract many mothers, and are managed as businesses, but do not focus on growth and development of the dancer, and the girl. Del Mar Ballet is totally different in approach and results. Whether your daughter plans to become a serious dancer or is dancing to learn poise, posture, and become graceful and stay active, Del Mar Ballet under the direction of Muriel and Tom Teague is the superior choice.

Tom and Muriel Teague were my teachers when I was a teenager, and I would recommend their studio not only to children, but to adults who want to continue the joy of ballet. I take their adult ballet classes during the week and Saturday mornings, and they are fun and challenging. It is hard to find good adult ballet classes in North County, so it is refreshing to have the Teagues nearby.
Not only are the Teagues both accomplished dancers coming from professional careers with various Canadian and U.S. companies, but they are caring and patient teachers. They make their students feel comfortable and confident no matter what their ability level, without the unhealthy pressures that some studios can experience. If you have the pleasure of enrolling your child with Del Mar Ballet, they will not only get superb training, but will get to dance quality original choreography in both the Nutcracker and their Spring Concert. I had the pleasure of doing both shows many times, and I admired their talent for choreography.
I have tried other studios around town but I keep coming back to Tom and Muriel because their classes are so structured and enjoyable. You can either drop in or sign up for a bundle of classes. They are flexible and friendly whatever your needs are. If you love ballet, check them out!

This place is great.
I had great time in the class.