Class Schedule
2023-2024 Class Schedule
Frederick Studio Schedule 2023-2024
New Market Studio Schedule 2023-2024
2022-2023 Class Leveling System
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Prerequisites and Guidelines
- Students must be currently enrolled in Ballet 230 level or higher to take a Lyrical class.
- Students who wish to take a 50 level and above ballet choreography class must also take a corresponding level technique class.
- Pre-Pointe and Pointe are by audition only, after completion of the 50 level ballet or by invitation from faculty.
- In order to take Musical Theater II or higher, students must take a core supplemental class (Ballet, Jazz or Modern).
- In order to take Jazz 370/380, students must take at least one supplemental ballet class at their appropriate level.
Class Descriptions and Schedules
The chart below has been updated as of 10/15/22. Please note MMPAC reserves the right to change class schedules based on enrollment and teacher availability.
Length of class will vary depending on the level of instruction. If you need more information on what is an appropriate level for your child, call our studio at 301-694-5105. Our Director will be happy to guide you.
* = Classes TBD pending adequate enrollment. Contact office if interested.
Classes for Little Dancers
The following classes are offered at a variety of levels for students of age 3 and older.
| Frederick Studio | ||
|---|---|---|
| PreDance 101/102.F | Saturday | 9:00am-9:45am |
| Combo 103/104.F | Thursday | 4:45pm-5:45pm |
| New Market Studio | ||
| PreDance 101.N | Saturday | 9:00am-9:45am |
| PreDance 101/102.N | Wednesday | 1:00pm-1:45pm |
| PreDance 102.N | Saturday | 9:45am-10:30am |
| PreDance 103.N | Tuesday | 4:30pm-5:15pm |
| PreDance 103.N | Wednesday | 4:30pm-5:15pm |
| Combo 103.N | Thursday | 4:30pm-5:30pm |
| Combo 104.N | Friday | 4:30pm-5:45pm |
Ballet
Ballet’s strong technical basis is the foundation of all dance, and is central to a student’s study of any movement style. Our students are introduced to many different techniques including the Vaganova Method, Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Contemporary Ballet forms.
| Frederick Studio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ballet 210/220.F | Thursday | 4:45pm-5:30pm |
| Ballet 260.FC | Tuesday | 4:30pm-6:00pm |
| Ballet 260.FT | Thursday | 5:45pm-7:00pm |
| Ballet 265/275.FC | Tuesday | 4:30pm-6:00pm |
| Ballet 265/275.FT w/ Pointe | Wednesday | 6:15pm-7:45pm |
| Pointe I.F | Thursday | 7:00pm-7:30pm |
| Pointe II/III.F | TBD | TBD |
| New Market Studio | ||
| Ballet 210.N | Saturday | 10:30am-11:15am |
| Ballet 220.N | Monday | 6:15pm-7:15pm |
| Ballet 225.N | Monday | 4:30pm-5:30pm |
| Ballet 235/240.N | Tuesday | 6:00pm-7:00pm |
| Ballet 255/295.N | Monday | 7:15pm-8:45pm |
Jazz
An energetic & fast paced dance form, jazz is both transitional and traditional. Varied styles of movement are explored with attention to body isolations & dynamics. Our curriculum ranges from classical jazz, theater dance from NYC, LA stylized jazz, hip hop and lyrical.
| Frederick Studio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jazz 310/320 w/ Hip Hop I.F | Thursday | 5:30pm-6:15pm |
| Jazz 330/340.F | Thursday | 4:45pm-5:45pm |
| Jazz 360.F | Wednesday | 6:15pm-7:45pm |
| Jazz 365/375.F | Wednesday | 4:45pm-6:15pm |
| New Market Studio | ||
| Jazz 310.N | Tuesday | 5:15pm-6:00pm |
| Jazz 320.N | Thursday | 5:30pm-6:15pm |
| Jazz 340.N | Tuesday | 7:00pm-8:00pm |
| Jazz 355/395.N | Wednesday | 7:00pm-8:30pm |
Lyrical and Contemporary
Characterized by its fluidity, lyrical combines elements of ballet, jazz and modern dance. Choreographed to inspirational music, lyrical dance gives students an opportunity to interpret a wide range of expressions and emotions. Contemporary adds powerful, symbolic modern movement to the flow of lyrical.
| Frederick Studio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modern/Contemporary III.F | Tuesday | 6:00pm-7:15pm |
| Contemporary & Lyrical IV.F | Tuesday | 7:15pm-8:45pm |
| New Market Studio | ||
| Modern/Contemporary II.N | Thursday | 6:15pm-7:15pm |
Modern
Modern dance explores movement in its entirety and goes beyond the boundaries of other techniques. Elements explored are: level, speed, direction, energy, focus, space as students push the envelope of this expressive dance form.
| Frederick Studio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modern 560/570.F | Thursday | 7:30pm-9:00pm |
| New Market Studio | ||
| Modern 510/520.N | Monday | 5:30pm-6:15pm |
Hip Hop
Hip hop is derived from African and Jazz dance forms. Isolations, improvisation and freedom of movement are main focuses. Styles include popping, locking, breaking, and tutting.
| Frederick Studio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jazz 310/320 w/ Hip Hop I.F | Thursday | 5:30pm-6:15pm |
| Hip Hop II/III.F | Tuesday | 7:15pm-8:15pm |
| Hip Hop IIIA/IV.F | Tuesday | 6:15pm-7:15pm |
| New Market Studio | ||
| Hip Hop IA.N | Wednesday | 5:15pm-6:00pm |
| Hip Hop IIA.N | Wednesday | 6:00pm-7:00pm |
Tap
Tap dance focuses on rhythms of the feet and helps develop coordination, balance and musicality. MMPAC’s tap instruction includes rhythm, Broadway and classical styles of tap.
| Frederick Studio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Tap – Teen/Adult (November) | Wednesday | 6:30pm-7:30pm |
Additional Offerings
| Frederick Studio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adult Dance | Saturday | 9:00am-10:30am |
| Conditioning & Fundamentals | Saturday | 10:45am-11:45am |
| Acro I.F (November) | Wednesday | 5:45pm-6:30pm |
| Acro II.F (November) | Wednesday | 4:45pm-5:45pm |
| New Market | ||
| Acro I.N (November) | Friday | 5:45pm-6:30pm |