MCDC 2024-25 schedule with descriptions below

These classes are an opportunity for the parents to bond with their children and have some fun.  It also is the start of socialization for the children and development of fine motor skills for your little one.  We share an hour of music and toys while we also enjoy the time to meet with other parents and share parenting 101 insight.  We offer this class for our little dancers both boys and girls ages 12-24 months.  The parents are an important part of class and are required to participate.   

These creative movement classes are targeted for our younger dancers to get them moving and making sure all those important dance basic skills are covered while having an amazing time.  Our experienced instructors utilize rhythm sticks, bean bags, parachutes, balls, hula hoops and more to keep the children engaged and learning.  We organize these classes by school year therefore pre-K, kindergarten and first grade.  The dancers will be learning ballet, tap, jazz, and basic acro skills. 

These exclusively male classes are an opportunity for our male dancers, both novice and experienced,  to really train and develop the performance skills needed for musical theatre, a school dance , school plays and more.  These classes are to build confidence, strength, and friendships.  Our dancers also have the option to join our competition teams for group routines if desired we also encourage them Please note all of our competition classes are co-ed unless the boys opt for a private routine.

This acro class is for al levels to learn appropriate form and technique.  These classes are designed to stay small to ensure each student gets personalized attention.  We will happily add more more times if needed and interest grows.

This class is open to students 7 and older to learn kick line skills, technique and Pom skills that can be applied to their school programs. This class will preform at the recital and if desired this class can incorporate a competition routine.  

We take the adults thru the ages with a fitness class to have a great time with a mix of all styles of dance changing per class, ballet stretch, hip hop, jazz, Latin and ballroom, you are never too old to enjoy dance and make fitness fun.  This class promotes health and fitness while making new connections and remembering grown ups can laugh too.  

We offer classes in the following styles: Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap and contemporary for ages 7 and up.  We also offer classes for unique needs on Thursdays and Musical theater for boys and girls. They are at varies times throughout our schedule and if there is a particular interest we also offer private lessons. 

This team is available to our younger dancers  approximately ages 7-9 years old.  Prior dance experience with creative movement classes or recreational is preferred.  These students will complete a minimum of 6 hours of dance training a week with additional acro, conditioning and bonus Saturday rehearsals.  Some students may be ready for the next level of competition and that will be determined by Director and parents.

This team is available to our dancers  approximately ages 10-13 years old.  Prior dance experience with creative movement classes or recreational is preferred.  These students will complete a minimum of 6 hours of dance training a week with additional acro, conditioning and bonus Saturday rehearsals.  Some students may be ready for the next level of competition and that will be determined by Director and parents.

We are very proud to offer the opportunity for these classes with qualified instructors.   This is a unique needs team and we will focus on socialization skills, balance, coordination, and exercise.   There will be two levels offered  every Thursday and evaluation by the Instructor is required.  All ages and abilities ages 5 and up are welcomed.  All options for recital and competition will be discussed between the parents and instructors.

This team is available to our  dancers  approximately ages 14-18 years old.  Prior dance experience with creative movement classes or recreational is preferred.  These students will complete a minimum of 6 hours of dance training a week with additional acro, conditioning and bonus Saturday rehearsals.  Once a student or member of this team reaches 19 years old we can offer an adult team option for continued dance education. 

This is a free class offered to all students for continued development.  We strongly encourage our competition dancers or anyone looking to join our competition teams to take advantage of this class to build additional flexibility and strength.  We utilize dance blocks, bands, and ribbons and other equipment to build our dancers strength and technique which is critical to prevent injury and develop more advanced skills.

Please note all dances for competition will be taught during this time slot with additional technique, depending on team size will determine length of practice, TBD.  This team will compete at more advance competitions and travel is required, the student must already be on one of our competition teams to qualify for this travel team.    A formal audition and staff approval is required, there is no age restriction.

This adult dance class is for novice dancers wanted to learn basic dance skills, exercise, rhythm, and improve general fitness.  The class offers an opportunity to learn ballet, tap, jazz, tap, Latin ballroom, and hop hop in this 90 minute class design especially for adults.  It is a great time to learn and meet new people who share a love for dance. 

This adult dance class is for intermediate dancers wanting to continue and expand their dance skills, exercise, rhythm, and improve general fitness.  The class offers an opportunity to learn ballet, tap, jazz, tap, Latin ballroom, and hip hop in this 90 minute class design especially for adults.  It is a great time to learn and meet new people who share a love for dance and this class has an option to compete in adult local competitions.