Happy Feet Dance School

Happy Feet Dance School offers classes in tap, jazz, and ballet, with over fifty classes held each week. The Tiny Toes parent-child dance program is a 45-minute morning class that functions as a parent/adult/child participation class and does not require formal dance attire.

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Schedule: Core Curriculum Classes start once a year in September and continue through the end of May; Tiny Toes is offered in 8–10 week sessions
• Price: The yearly tuition is paid in two installments, the first in September and the second in February

Happy Feet Dance School was established in 1978 and has been serving the Marin dance and performing arts community of all ages since 1978. The school offers a variety of dance classes in tap, jazz, and ballet to students ages three years old through adult, with appropriate dance attire and shoes required for most classes. For 3 and 4 year old students, classes are 45–50 minutes and include instruction in tap, jazz, and ballet. For students ages 5 years through early teens, one-hour classes include instruction in both tap and jazz, with ballet technique during the jazz portion of the class. For older teens and adults, one-hour classes in tap, jazz, and ballet are each offered as separate one-hour classes. Depending on age, class size is limited to approximately 12–15 students per class.

The Happy Feet teaching staff is comprised of experienced professionals who excel in specific dance disciplines. The leadership team includes Cece Bechelli as Director, Caitlin Bechelli McSunas and Caitlin McSunas as Co-Directors, Vicki-Marie Bassing as Ballet Instructor, and Maria Cacciatore as Dance Director. The school states: “Our goal is to provide a quality dance program where students learn to dance in an environment that is stimulating and exciting, while at the same time safe, warm, and welcoming. We believe in the physical, emotional, cognitive and social benefits of dance, and we personally place students in age and level appropriate classes where they will feel challenged, encouraged, joyful and ultimately successful in their pursuit of learning to dance.” Happy Feet Dance School is proud to serve the Marin County dance and performing arts community.

Last updated March 21, 2026.