Menlo Park Academy of Dance

Wonderful to have the lovely Sofia Albers💗teaching again at our Summer Intensive. Sofia is a former MPAD student and YAGP Junior Finalist, now in her third season with San Francisco Ballet corps de ballet.

More fabulous teachers at our 2026 Summer Intensive💫 Always such a pleasure to have these ladies come back each summer to share their expertise and love of dance with the students.
Erin Yarbrough (former Smuin Ballet), Leslie Larson (former principal Ballet West), Tatum Quinonez (Alonzo King LINES Ballet), Valerie Harmon (former Milwaukee Ballet, Smuin Ballet)

REGISTRATION for the 2026-2027 school year is now available! We offer many types of dance for all ages and levels, and with over 75 years of experience serving the community with dance education excellence since 1947.
Come join us!
www.menloparkacademyofdance.com
Contact: 650-323-5292 or
[email protected]
(Photo: Eric Raeber. Dancer: Polina Ermacoff, former MPAD student & now Ballet Idaho Trainee program)

Menlo Park Academy of Dance – A tradition of dance excellence for 70 years A tradition of dance excellence for 80 years A stalwart of dance excellence since 1947, Menlo Park Academy of Dance is an accredited Royal Academy school and the recipient of the prestigious Solo Seal Award. The Academy encourages dancers of all ages, shapes and skill levels to pursue their love of....

Happy 4th of July to our MPAD Family - past, present and future 🇺🇸250🇺🇸
(photo: Jen Lee)

So very proud and heartwarming to see MPAD alumni teach at our 2026 Summer Intensive🌟🌟🌟
Sofia Albers: San Francisco Ballet corps de ballet
Leighton Shiveley: Juilliard School Graduate, Metropolitan Opera Ballet NYC
Antonia Deprey: Miami City Ballet corps de ballet

2026 Seniors💗💗💗
(photos: Eric Raeber)

Cherished moments from the 2025 June Recitals💕
Looking forward to our year end performances coming up soon on June 6-7!
(photos 1 & 2: Jen Lee)

In loving memory of Mr. Reginald Ray Savage♥️
A dance pioneer with integrity, resilience and generosity who touched the lives of so many. He was much loved, much admired and much respected by us all at Menlo Park Academy of Dance🤍
Seen here sharing his exuberance and unique artistry with our Summer Intensive students. Thank you, we are forever grateful 🤍
(photos: Eric Raeber)