New Students

Welcome to Motion Arts Center

Our New Student 7-Day Intro Pass is the easiest way to explore our classes, instructors, and studio — with a simple, structured experience designed for beginners.

SPECIAL INTRO OFFER

Your easiest, pressure-free way to start dancing.

Our New Student 7-Day Intro Pass is designed to help you explore different dance and fitness classes, meet our professional instructors, and experience our beautiful studio — all at your own pace, with a simple structure that makes starting feel easy and welcoming.

Whether you’re brand new or returning to dance, this pass lets you try different styles and discover what you truly enjoy.

  • No partner required for most classes
  • All levels welcome
  • Friendly, supportive instructors
  • Structured, easy-to-follow experience
NEW STUDENT INTRO PASS

What’s included in my pass:

  • Access to up to 1 class per day
  • Valid for 7 consecutive days starting from your first class
  • Choose from most regularly scheduled group classes
  • Perfect for trying different styles and finding the classes you love

 

Important details:

  • This pass allows a maximum of 1 class per day
  • The pass expires 7 days after your first visit
  • Unused days do not rollover
  • Not valid for workshops, special events, dance parties or private lessons
  • For new students only
  • All sales are final

 

You don’t need experience, just curiosity. Come as you are, we will take care of the rest!

Ready to get started? Your first class is waiting.

      What Happens Next:

  • Buy your Intro Pass Online
  • Create/Log Into Your Account
  • Book Your First Class
  • Your 7-Day Pass Begins at Your First Visit

After your intro week, our Class Packages, Monthly Pass and Memberships offer great options to keep dancing with us. We’re excited to welcome you to the Motion Arts Center dance community!

Book Classes Faster, Manage Your Schedule Easier. Enjoy 1-click booking, instant notifications, and total control over your dance journey—right from your phone with our app!

Our Wonderful Dance Student Community

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Parking Options

There are 8 parking spaces available on site at the Big Mac Studio for our customers only. When the parking lot is full, there is metered on-street parking and many garages in downtown San Mateo. Parking is FREE on-street and in all city-owned parking facilities everyday after 6pm and all day on Sundays and on city-designated holidays. Motion Arts Center Studios are a 3 minute walk from the San Mateo CalTrain Station, close to 101 & 280 highways and 92 freeway.

Select a parking icon on the map to find city-owned parking information for each facility. Some parking facilities offer electric vehicle charging and Pay by Phone.

Now there is a FREE Public  Parking Garage right across the MAC studio. It is open during Monday-Friday from 6pm to 12am and Saturday and Sundays from 9am to 12am. You can enter/exit the parking from 405 S Claremont St or 406 E 3rd Avenue in San Mateo. See pictures below:

Parking
Parking

Booking Information

  • Pre-registration is required for all in person classes. Please click on Sign In/Register at the top right hand corner of this website. By creating an account you can book and pay online for classes before arriving to the studio. This will save you time and help avoid congestions at the front desk. After you register and book a class, you will receive an email confirmation. If you already have an account at MAC, just log in using your email and password to book any class.

 

  • For Class Rates and Packages please click hereAs a way to reward your commitment, the more classes you take the better price you receive.

 

  • If you cancel a booked reservation, it must be done so with a minimum of 24 hours before the class start time. If late-cancel or no show within the 24 hour window, the class reservation will still apply and be deducted from your account. Purchases are not refundable and are not transferrable to other programs or individuals.
 
  • Classes will start on time and doors will open 15 minutes before each class starts.

   

  • No special clothes are required; what feels comfortable for you is good.    

   

   To learn about what we teach in each class please visit our Class Descriptions page.

    For the most common questions about our classes please see our FAQ’s page.

     

   We look forward to see you in class soon! If you have any questions please Contact Us.

 

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