Class Schedule

2021-2022 Class Schedules (Updated 9/7/21)

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2021-2022 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 9/7/21. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hip Hop & Jazz Funk

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.

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.

Musical Theater

Students integrate dancing, singing, and acting into their performance. Students will gain confidence and new skills as they work on multiple theater styles from both stage musical theater and cinema. In order to take Theater Dance II or higher, students must take a core supplemental class (Ballet, Jazz or Modern). All other Theater Dance levels are strongly encouraged to take a core supplemental class.

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