1 hr - 1½ hr
Age 6 to adult
Our carefully designed ballet program allows students to develop balance, flexibility, strength, and grace of movement through classical style. The study of ballet is a good foundation for all other dance forms. Pointe work is available to our more advance ballet students as an extension of their ballet training. What to wear?
45 min - 1 hr
Age 6 to adult
A fun way to develop rhythm, agility, and co-ordination through intricate footwork. You will also enjoy a great workout to a variety of music. What to wear?
JAZZ
1 hr - 1¼ hr
Age 6 to adult
A must for any dancer with an interest in any of the performing arts! This class emphasizes the importance of versatility and a strong technical background in today's dance world. Jazz encompasses a large variety of music styles.What to wear?
1 hr
Age 7+
Step dancing studied at MPSD is distinctively Irish, following the set dances set out by An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha. Students will learn the intricate footwork of traditional set solo dances and ceili (group) dances. What to wear?
1 hr
Age 13+
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This clas will explore musicality, versatility and improvisation, floorwork and dynamic movement. Contemporary dance can be performed to many different styles of music. What to wear?
1 hr
Age 7+
Lyrical dance conveyr the emotion of a song's lyrics through movement and expression. Powerful songs are often used in lyrical class to give dancers a chance to express a range of strong emotions through their dancing. Ballet technique is an asset to this style. What to wear?
1 hr - 1¼ hr
Age 7 to adult
Hip Hop is a street dance that was born in NYC in the late 1960's. In this class not only will our students learn the history of Hip Hop, they will learn basics in all the different styles (such as funk party dancing, locking, popping, old school and new school Hip Hop) set to appropriate music. What to wear?
HEELS DANCE
1 hr
Age 18+
This is an awesome way to work out and feel great! It's easy, fun and there's a lot of laughter in class. As long as you're a woman, you hae all the tools necessary to do this kind of dancing well. You'll feel more confident and extremely liberated. Give it a Try! What to wear?
1 hr
TAP
1 hr
BROADWAY
1 hr
IRISH STEP
1 hr
HEELS
This is an awesome way to work out and feel great!
- It's easy, fun and there's a lot of laughter in class.
- As long as you're a woman, you have all the tools necessary to do this kind of dancing well.
- You'll feel more confident and extremely liberated. Give it a try!
Educators know training young children in the concepts of movement and patterning lays a strong foundation for the development of reading, mathematics, and other educational skills. Children in our programs work actively in these areas:
DANCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
1 hr
Age 18 mo - 2 yrs
Mom and tot together in class.
LEVEL 1
1 hr
Age 3 yrs
At this age your child is new to learning how the body moves. In this program your child will receive a gentle introduction to the classroom environment while exploring music and movement.
LEVEL 2
1 hr
Age 4 yrs
At this age many types of movement characterizations are used to develop your child's movement quality and imagination with a stronger emphasis on counting music and using opposites.
LEVEL 3
1 hr
Age 5 yrs
this age group works on the same concepts as the 3-4 year olds with a greater degree of complexity. At this stage, your child will explore basic technique for the study of classical ballet which begins at age 7.
BALLET / JAZZ COMBO
1 hr
Age 6 to 7 yrs
A transition class for children who wish to explore more than one dance form but may not have developed the stamina to add a second full class.