What is RoCo Dance & Studios, Inc.?

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RoCo Dance & Studios, Inc. is a dance studio in Mill Valley, California, founded in 1993 and serving Marin County for more than three decades. It offers youth and adult dance classes across many styles, along with workshops and performances, and runs over 100 classes weekly at its Mill Valley studio. If you are looking for a Bay Area studio with a broad range of levels and styles for both kids and adults, RoCo is built for exactly that.

What RoCo offers

  • Youth programs — youth class schedules, youth companies (BodyLanguage/BodyTalk and Synergy/Kinetic/The Collective), and youth-specific pricing and policies.
  • Adult programs — adult class schedules, instructors, and adult pricing and policies.
  • Workshops — rotating offerings such as an Axis Syllabus workshop and a Taiko drumming series with Kristy "Aki" Oshiro.
  • Performances — RoCo dancers perform 4–6 times annually at Bay Area venues, showcasing original choreography.
  • Other services — studio rental and birthday dance parties.

Class styles and levels

Classes span all levels and styles, including:

Category Examples
Dance styles Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Breaking, Brazilian
Fitness and conditioning Cardio, Pilates, Fitness

Classes are taught by Bay Area instructors and guest artists. The studio describes its approach as combining creative expression, technical excellence, and community connections.

Leadership and location

  • Artistic Director and Owner: Sadie Carhart
  • Studio: Mill Valley Studio
  • Contact: (415) 388-6786, [email protected]

Current and upcoming programming

The studio's site highlights several active or upcoming items:

  • Youth Fall 2026 — registration open now
  • Hip Hop with Micaya — every other Monday, 6:30–7:45pm
  • Axis Syllabus Workshop — Friday, September 25, 2:30–4:00pm
  • Taiko Drumming Series — with Kristy "Aki" Oshiro
  • Bring a Friend Week — September 21–26
  • Dance Without Boundaries — registration open now

How to get started

  1. Decide whether you need adult classes or youth classes — the site separates schedules, instructors, pricing, and policies for each.
  2. Review the relevant pricing page: Adult Pricing & Policies or Youth Pricing.
  3. Check the Class Schedule & Registration for your group, and note that some accounts require Log In for registration and account details.
  4. For workshops and one-off events, check the Workshop Calendar.
  5. For questions before registering, use the FAQ section or call the Mill Valley studio at (415) 388-6786.

Pricing details are published on separate adult and youth pricing pages rather than summarized here; check those pages directly for current rates and policies.