Happy Feet Dance School

Feb 2025

Happy Feet is the most amazing dance school for children and adults. Happy Feet is made of amazing dancers who teach multiple genres to be performed and enjoyed by students with increasing levels of appropriate combinations and challenges. The teachers are enthusiastic, joyful, dedicated and expert correographers and teachers.

Nov 2015

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.

Oct 2015

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!