Dance at MDC605
Recreational Program
Our Recreational Program is open to dancers ages 3–18. Younger dancers can explore combination classes in Tap and Pre-Ballet, while older dancers may choose from Tap, Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop.
Note: Our Lyrical program is rooted in modern ballet technique, but we do not offer pointe classes at this time.
Competitive Program
The Competitive Program is designed for dancers ages 5–18 who join one of our performance teams: Mini, Youth, Junior Prep, or Senior. Dancers compete in Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip Hop at the local, regional, and national level. Placement on a competitive team is determined through spring auditions, where dancers are evaluated on technique, performance, and overall readiness.
We proudly participate in the adjudication dance circuit, which allows our dancers to experience diverse talent, receive valuable feedback, and grow within their chosen style.
Foundational Training
To support strong, well-rounded technique, we offer Acro, Strength, Barre, and Technique classes. These are required for competitive dancers but also open to anyone enrolled in our Recreational Program.
TUMBLING
Our tumbling class is designed for younger dancers who are full of energy and love to flip, roll, and move! This class focuses on building strong foundations in flexibility, coordination, strength, and balance through fun, age-appropriate exercises. Students will practice skills like forward rolls, bridges, cartwheels, and beginning handstands while learning safe techniques for moving in and out of the floor.
Tumbling is the perfect stepping stone for dancers interested in advancing to acro, where skills become more complex and are blended into dance technique. By starting in tumbling, young dancers gain the confidence and body awareness they’ll need to safely progress to higher-level acrobatic tricks.
ACRO
Acro takes the foundations built in tumbling and advances them into the world of dance. In this class, dancers learn how to improve their acrobatic skills so it can be seamlessly blended with dance choreography—creating the exciting mix of strength, flexibility, and artistry.
Students work on both strength training and flexibility to support new skills, while focusing on safe progressions. Depending on age and ability, acro skills may include bridges and walkovers, handstands, cartwheels and aerials, kip ups, backhandsprings, and eventually partner tricks. Just as important as the tricks themselves, dancers practice smooth transitions so their acro skills flow naturally into dance combinations.
This class is perfect for dancers who love both movement and creativity—it challenges them physically while teaching how to control and connect acrobatics with dance.
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