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MDDU Recreational Dance Class Descriptions/Prices
2024-2025 Registration on website = June 15 - October 15
* 6 monthly payments ~ Sept, Oct, Nov & Feb, March, April
Monthly payment BUNDLE includes = Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Recital Costume, 2 Recital VIP Admissions
This payment is broken up over 6 monthly payments = Sept, Oct, Nov & Feb, March, April and is due the 9th of every month *$ listed is cash/check ~ OR pay year-in-full & save10% on year total!
We have 4 Main Recreational Programs =
~Little Dancers (Twinkletoes, Pre-K, Kinderdance)
~Elementary Level Dancers (Combo 1, Combo 2, Combo 3, Combo 4)
~Middle School/High School Dancers (Lyrical, Jazz/Funk, Tap, Pointe)
~Adult Program (Tap/Jazz Combo)
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LITTLE DANCERS PROGRAM
Twinkletoes for Toddlers:
For ages: 3-4 years old; 35 mins. class (No experience required). The dancer will participate in a variety of rhythmical activities using fun dance props; explore body movement developing body awareness; and learn basic locomotor skills. Exercises for flexibility and balance will be taught. Creative movement activities, simple dance steps, and song dances will also be introduced. They perform a Tap Song Dance in one show of the Spring Recital. Class times offered: (only register/attend one), class size limited to: 14
~ Mondays 5:55-6:30 OR Tuesdays 3:50-4:25; $60/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions
Pre-K:
For ages: 4-5 years old; 40 mins. class (No experience required). The dancer will explore creative movement exercises for Tap and Ballet based, as well as various body movements developing co-ordination, flexibility and balance. They will be introduced to a variety of rhythmical activities, basic dance steps, song dances, pre-Ballet, Tap and more. We will dance to a variety of music and basic dance steps will be learned and incorporated into dances. They perform a Tap Dance in one show of the Spring Recital. Class times offered: (only register/attend to one), class size limited to: 14
~ Mondays 4:05 - 4:45. OR Tuesdays 5:45 - 6:25 $65/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions
Kinderdance:
For Kindergarten aged dancers; 50 min. class (No experience required). This class is for children in Kindergarten. Emphasis in this class will be on developing co-ordination, balance, flexibility and memory skills. Class length is 50 minutes and they will participate in Ballet, Tap, and Fitness (stretch & strengthening). They perform a Tap dance in one show of the Spring recital.
Class times offered: (only register/attend to one), class size limited to: 14
~ Mondays 4:55-5:45 OR Wednesdays 4:15-5:05 $70/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions
ELEMENTARY LEVEL DANCERS PROGRAM
Combo 1:
For dancers in 1st-2nd grade; 60 min. class (No experience required). This 1 hour class consists of Ballet, Tap, and Fitness (stretch & strengthening) and an intro to Jazz once a month. This class will introduce the dancer to the basic skills of each genre. The dancer will learn beginner moves at the barre, center floor work, and beginner steps and combinations. This is a good introduction class for 1st graders, and 2nd graders with no dance experience-- the Ballet teaches grace, the Tap teaches rhythm, and the Fitness teaches flexibility & co-ordination. They perform a Ballet and Tap dance in one show of the Spring Recital. Class times offered: (only register/attend to one), class size limited to: 14
~ Tuesdays 4:35-5:35 OR Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 $80/month. <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions
Combo 2:
This is the next class to follow Combo I ~ this is for dancers in 2nd grade or 3rd grade with little to no dance experience. This 75 minute (1hour15mins) class consists of: Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. It is a progression of the dance steps learned from Combo I. The Ballet teaches grace, the Tap teaches rhythm, and the Jazz teaches flexibility & co-ordination. They will perform 2 dances ~ a Jazz & Tap ~ in the Spring Recital. Class times offered (only register/attend to one): class size limited to: 16
~ Tuesdays 6:20-7:35 OR Wednesdays 4:10-5:25. $90/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions
Combo 3:
This is the next class to follow Combo 2 and also for new/beginning levels in grades 3 & 4.
This 90 min. combo class continues and excels the introduction of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Fitness (Stretch & Strengthening class). Class length total is 90 minutes (1hour30mins). Basic intro to each style of dance. They will perform a Ballet, Tap and Jazz dance in the Spring Recital. Class time offered: class size limited to: 16 ~ Thursdays 4:15-5:45. $110/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions
Combo 4:
This is the next class to follow Combo 3 and is for 4th graders with experience. This 1hour45mins (105 min.) combo class will consist of Ballet/Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, and Fitness (Stretch & Strengthening class) including: barre work, center floor work and across the floor work. They will perform a Lyrical, Tap and Jazz dance in the Spring Recital. Class time offered: class size limited to: 16
~ Mondays 4:10 - 5:55. $120/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL DANCERS PROGRAM
⭐️There is a multiple class discount for the Middle School/High School Level. It is (-)$5.00 per additional class.
Ballet/Lyrical I/II:
This 45 min. class will continue to teach Ballet technique but will add an emotional and expressive aspect to the dance moves emphasizing combinations to "feel" and "interpret" the music. This is our Middle School/High School Level I/II with 0-3 years in this level experience. Grades 5+. Class time offered: class size limited to: 18
~ Mondays 6:45-7:30. $65/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions.
Lyrical III/IV:
This 45 min. class will continue to teach Ballet technique but will add an emotional and expressive aspect to the dance moves emphasizing combinations to "feel" and "interpret" the music. This is our Middle School/High School Level III/IV with 3+ in this level years experience. Grades 8 - 12. Class time offered: class size limited to: 18
~ Mondays 7:15-8:00. $65/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions
Pointe I:
30 min. Introduction to Pointe work ~ on flat and on Pointe shoes. Grades 8 - 12 with Ballet/Lyrical experience. It is up to the dancer to get fitted for Pointe shoes at a dance store. MDDU recommends Erie Dancewear Center. http://www.dancewearcenterllc.com. ~Call Dancewear Center first to make an appointment. Class time offered: class size limited to: 12 ~ Mondays 6:40-7:10. $60/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions
Jazz/Funk I/II:
This 45 min. class consists of warm-up, basic dance steps, jammin' variations, and combos to upbeat pop music. It's geared to learning funky video moves and styles. This is our Middle School/High School Level I/II with 0-3 years in this level experience. Grades 5+. Class time offered: class size limited to: 18 ~ Mondays 7:35-8:20.
$65/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions +We increased this class to 45 min. from 30 min.
Jazz/Funk III/IV:
This 45 min. class consists of warm-up, basic dance steps, jammin' variations, and combos to upbeat pop music. It's geared to learning funky video moves and styles. This is our Middle School/High School Level III/IV with 3+ in this level years experience. Grades 8 - 12. Class time offered: class size limited to: 16 ~ Mondays 8:05-8:50.
$65/month <—this includes Class, Recital Costume & Tights, Individual & Group Digital Picture in Costume, Recital T-shirt, Recital Program Book, 2 Recital Admissions +We increased this class to 45 min. from 30 min.
MS/HS Tap I/II:
This 45 mins. Tap class will feature tap technique, terminology, a variety of rhythmical steps & footwork, and variations from old to new styles. No matter the level, it's a fun rhythmical and aerobic experience. All the basic sounds, rhythms, footwork, steps and combinations will be taught to a variety of songs. This is our Middle School/High School Level I/II with 0-3 years in this level experience. Grades 5+. Class time offered: class size limited to: 16 ~ Mondays 6:00-6:45. $65/month +We increased this class to 45 min. from 30 min.
MS/HS Tap III/IV:
This 30 min. Tap class is taught as a year-to-year progressive class. Based upon grade and experience, the dancer will learn tap technique, terminology, a variety of rhythmical steps and footwork, and variations from old to new styles. All the basic sounds, rhythms, footwork, steps and combinations will be taught to a variety of songs. This is our Middle School/High School Level III/Iv with 3+ in this level years experience. Grades 8 - 12 with experience. Class time offered: class size limited to: 16 ~ Mondays 8:50-9:20. $60/month.
Adult Classes
Adult Tap/Jazz Combo:
This 60 min. drop-in class will feature a combination of Tap & Jazz (30 min. of each style). Take 1 or take both! Price is per class = $15 for both classes; $10 for separate classes. Just Tap class = Tuesdays 7:45 - 8:15; just Jazz class = Tuesdays 8:15 - 8:45. Stay for both classes = Tuesdays 7:45 - 8:45. Dancers will learn Tap & Jazz technique, terminology, a variety of rhythmical steps and footwork, and variations from old to new styles. No matter the level, it's a fun rhythmical and aerobic experience. All the basic sounds, rhythms, footwork, steps and combinations will be taught to a variety of songs. Beginner to Advance Beginner Level. No recital commitment.
Class time offered: Tuesdays 7:45-8:45. $15 for both classes; $10 for one. Money paid at attendance to teacher.
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DANCE YEAR INFORMATION ~ 41st Season!
⭐️ Classes start the week of September 9th! *Year-at-a-Glance schedule (IN FULL) is available on website
Classes will be starting the week AFTER Labor Day this year! We will be operating on a 6 month schedule/pay.
⭐️ There are 6 Monthly Payments, regardless of number of classes, due by 15th of each Month. There is No December or January pay. Late fee is: $10/month if not paid by 15th of Month. Autopay is available; otherwise, cash or check dropped in black mailbox located in back of building. Year-in-Full pay = (-)10% discount when paid in full. This year = NO December OR January pay (Sept, Oct, Nov & Feb, March, April)
⭐️ The Spring Recital, “Living On The Dance Floor”, will be the last weekend/week of April 2025 ~
~ Recital will be held the weekend after Easter ~ NO classes, “Easter/Spring Break” = April 14-18
Last week of classes (April 21st - 24th) will be held on WAHS stage!
Recital located at Warren Area High School with similar setup as 2023-24 Recital. More info to come!
⭐️ Individual/Group Pictures will be taken in-studio by Miss Molly the week of March 10th.
⭐️ No Dance Dates = 10/31; 11/25, 11/26, 11/27, 11/28; 12/9 - 1/26; 4/14, 4/15, 4/16, 4/17
We DO have dance 12/2 - 12/5 this year. A little Christmas dance time FUN!!! Then start back-up w/of Jan. 27th
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