Celebrate National Dance Week at the Marblehead School of Ballet

The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrates National Dance Week from Friday, April 22 through Friday, April 30. To thank the public for its support for 50 years, the MSB is holding a special National Dance Week Visual Arts contest and offering special discounts throughout the week.

"The Marblehead School of Ballet takes pride in joining other organizations across the country in celebrating National Dance Week and spotlighting the importance of dance in our society. During our 50th anniversary year, we want to introduce more people of all ages -- children, teenagers, adults, and seniors -- to the wonders and benefits of dance and our school's programs in ballet, creative movement, stretch and strength, Latin, partner dancing, Tai Chi, and more," said Paula K. Shiff, Director of the Marblehead School of Ballet.

Visual Arts Dance Contest

In celebration, the Marblehead School of Ballet has launched a National Dance Week Visual Arts Contest. Current and former students of the Marblehead School of Ballet may paint, draw, photograph or submit mixed-media art with the theme, Your Love of Dance. Contestants should submit their name, a photo of themself, and their age. Entries must be submitted by April 30 to msb@havetodance.com.

Three prizes will be awarded, with first prize a $100 gift certificate and second prize a $50 gift certificate both to On Your Toes Dancewear. Third prize is an MSB hoodie sweatshirt.

Special Offers

From April 22 through April 30 the MSB also provides other exclusive offers. "This is the time to try something different and explore further. During National Dance Week, new students may attend an online class and receive $10 off," explained Shiff. To receive this special discount off a drop-in class, students should enroll online at bit.ly/MSBClassSchedule and use the promotional code, NDW2022, at checkout.

Celebrate dance with a coffee mug, sweatshirt, or any product in the school's online store at and receive 10% off the total order. Be sure to use promo code NDW2022 at checkout to receive the special discount.

In Person and Online Classes

During the COVID-19 pandemic, classes and private lessons are taught in person and online for students of all ages -- children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Classes offered include creative movement, ballet (children through adult levels), stretch and strength, pre-pointe and pointe, cardio dance, jazz, Tai Chi, ballroom and Latin solo work, and couples salsa. Register for classes online.

For a class schedule, information about private lessons and other details, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail to or visit the organization's website.