New Students

Welcome to Motion Arts Center!

We are thrilled to have you here at our beautiful studios in downtown San Mateo, CA.

We have a passion for dance and music and would love to share with you our experience and knowledge to make you a great dancer in a fun, comfortable and nurturing atmosphere! Whether you’re a total beginner student or an advanced level dancer enjoy learning from our friendly and professional teachers in our state-of-the-art dance studios.

Come and drop-in to any dance class, this means you can stop by at any time and choose from our diverse selection of group dance and fitness classes available throughout the day.

Online pre-registration is required for all in-person classes.

We look forward to seeing you in the studio soon!

New Students Intro Offer

Get Started! Register & Sign up Online:

CREATE AN ACCOUNT

Create your Motion Arts Center account online to sign up for dance classes, view upcoming classes, and stay up to date with MAC news and events. Each student is required to create their individual account.

VIEW THE SCHEDULE

Purchase and book a single dance class or class package, and sign up at least 15 minutes prior to class start time. Group classes open 7 days prior for online registration.

ATTEND A CLASS

Booking a dance class means that your spot is instantly reserved. You will also receive an email confirmation before the class starts. We look forward to seeing you in the studio soon!

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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:

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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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