1 hr - 1½ hr
Age 7 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?
1 hr
Age 8 to adult
A dance form that incorporates elements of ballet, jazz, and free style movement to a wide variety of music. You will explore a full range of body movement which will develop posture and strength. What to wear?
1 hr
Age 6 to 11
A fun-filled class combining the latest trends in dance and exercise. You will:
- Learn foundations of traditional "jazz".
- Explore variations of style: hip hop, pop, lyrical, latin, and broadway.
- Develop strength and technique while having a great time dancing to the upbeat sounds of today's music.
1 hr - 1¼ hr
Age 7 to adult
A dynamic class combining the latest trends in dance and technique. You will:
- Learn the foundations of traditional "jazz".
- Explore the various styles of jazz, pop, lyrical, latin, and broadway.
- Develop strength and clean technique while having a great time dancing to the upbeat sounds of today's music.
1 hr
14+
A compliment to ballet, contemporary, and jazz, this class will provide concentrated and accelerated coaching in turns and jumps. Highly recommended for those wanting more precision and clarity in their dancing and for those with dance aspirations. What to wear?
1 hr
Age 7 to adult
Step dancing studied at MPSD is distinctively Irish, following the set dances set out by An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (the Irish Dancing Commission). Students will learn the intricate footwork of traditional set dances such as the Treble Reel, Treble Jig, Hormpipe, St. Patrick's Day, and The Blackbird. Soft and hard shoe dances are covered in the curriculum. What to wear?
1 hr
Boys Only class - age 8 to adult
Co-ed class - teen to adult
Break dance began as a street dance style and has evolved as part of the hip hop movement. It is a very athletic form of dance including "power moves" and "freezes" along with general footwork. What to wear?
1 hr
Age 7 to 11
A fun addition to traditional dance subjects, this energetic class covers many aspects of broadway theatre technique including acting and dancing. Students will perform selections from popular musicals such as Hairspary, Mamma Mia, Annie, and Oliver. 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?
1 hr - 1¼ hr
Age 12 to adult
One of the latest trends in dancing, Hip Hop is a funky, urban, energetic dance form that can be enjoyed by all ages. What to wear?
1 hr
POP / JAZZ
1 hr
TAP
1 hr
CONTEMPORARY
1 hr
IRISH STEP
1 hr
BELLY DANCE
1 hr
BURLESQUE
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:
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.
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.
1 hr
Age 5 to 6 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 and other styles of dance.
1 hr
Age 6 to 8 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.
