our programs

~predance combo classes

Our PreDance Combo Classes are for our youngest students, ages 3-7.  These are a combination of pre-ballet, pre-tap and in levels A-B, elementary tumbling, in level C, some pre-jazz.  For a more extensive description of the program, click here.

~open division classes

We offer Open classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop.  Dancers are placed in class according to age, ability and previous training level.  Teacher evaluation will determine student's level and placement.  Age requirements for Open classes vary as noted on our schedule but basically are for students first grade through adult.

~competition/performance groups

MDC has 2 levels of groups who compete and have additional performance opportunities.  Our Jr. Company level all compete in jazz and tap with some adding hip hop.  At Company level some also add lyrical.  Along with the additional performance avenues comes commitment to take more technique and ballet classes.  The groups compete 2-4 times per year as well as perform in our holiday Nutcracker performance.  Placement is by audition.  Our auditions for the 2006-07 school year were held at MDC on Monday, May 22nd.  Pre-registration is required to audition.  You can also go to our Company page for more information.

~preprofessional ballet program

For the more serious ballet student we offer a PreProfessional ballet program.  A major part of ballet is the discipline involved with the art form.  Within this program there is a more defined dress code and code of etiquette than in our Open Division classes.  To achieve success in any PreProfessional ballet program, a student must be an enthusiastic, dedicated dancer willing to work hard, apply the corrections given and always move forward with their technique.  These students have the opportunity to perform in our holiday Nutcracker performance in addition to our year end recital.  O

~adult classes

We always try to have at least 1 or 2 adult classes on the schedule.  They vary from year to year and have included ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, Pilates and Zumba.  Check our schedule for our current options.  Tuition for our adult classes is a little different from our other classes.  Classes can be paid by the week at $10 or a 10 class card can be purchased for $90.  Adults with children enrolled at MDC get a $20 discount on the 10 class card.

~summer classes

During the summer we offer a short samplers of classes.  For the summer of 2008 we will have two 3 week sessions and 3 weeks of camps.  The schedule is available now.  Click here for a printable copy of our summer flyer & registration form.

~private and semi-private lessons

Private and semi-private classes are available by special arrangement with our individual instructors.  The fees run $18-$24 per half hour and are paid directly to the teacher not MDC.  Students may take dances learned in private lessons to competitions at the instructor's discretion but only if they are also taking at least one weekly dance class in their discipline to keep up with their technique.  Private lessons alone are not adequate to maintain or advance technique.  Dances learned in private lessons are not guaranteed a spot in our main recital but are invited to perform in our Solo Showcase.  Only our graduating Senior students are invited to perform their solos in the main recital.