Happy Feet Dance School

My daughter began tap and jazz lessons here a few months back and so far it’s been really great. If you’re looking for a positive, encouraging environment for your child to learn dance, this is the place.
I really like that they don’t create a competitive atmosphere (unlike a certain dance place in Mill Valley that happens to go by an acronym…) and the instructors at Happy Feet are caring and nurturing. They create a fun, enjoyable atmosphere that encourages a desire to learn and love to dance vs. a high pressure, stressful environment. These are kids after all, and many do this for fun, not to become professional dancers. It’s really great to have found a center that understands that.
The facility isn’t the greatest, and (to me.) there’s a mildew/​mold kind of smell in the rear changing/​waiting area. But that’s stuff I can get over when my child comes out of class with a big smile each time.

Happy Feet is a very special place. I recommend it highly for anyone young or old interested in learning dance, making friends, building self-​confidence, having fun, or being part of unique community. Having danced at Happy Feet throughout my own childhood, under the direction of Cece Bechelli, now having my children also experience the joy of dancing is a real gift. The dance instruction is amazing with a teaching style that allows children to have fun, learn skills, and grow in a space which encourages them to express themselves in a positive environment. Whether your child is interested in simply learning dance or is destined to be a professional, you will be welcomed and supported at Happy Feet. When you see what your children are capable of come their performance you will be amazed and, importantly, know that its all done in the spirit of letting children shine in a supportive community. I can say personally that Happy Feet is not simply a treasured Mill Valley institution, but a hallmark of childhood for many in our community!

You will find the finest, one-​of-​a-​kind dance instructors at this school! They are gifted dancers and choreographers, disciplined, creative, motivating, fun and kind!
My daughter has been attending this school since she was 3 years old, often several days per week taking tap, jazz and ballet. She has developed a deep passion for dance here, and maybe even more importantly, has learned a work ethic and dedication that can only be taught by strong role models like owner Cece Bechelli, her daughter Caitlin, and all the teachers at HF. In addition to the consistently excellent dance instruction, the production values at the end of year performances are superb, rivaling professional dance company standards. This passion and work ethic has led my daughter to pursue her study of dance into ballet. What she has and continues to learn at Happy Feet helps sustain her through the many hours of rigorous ballet training, rehearsals, and performances. This is in many ways attributable to what she learned from Cece, Sheri, Caitlin, Sandra, and all of the the wonderful instructors at Happy Feet Dance School.