Monona Academy of Dance provides dance classes for dancers age 3 - 103. We pride ourselves on a nurturing and positive environment focusing on technique and fun. We can help prepare your dancer for the world of hard work, higher education and/or professional dance. Dance teaches much more than steps. The physical movement encompass musicality, creativity, science, mathematics and physics. For the adult student we can provide a happy place to revisit the joys of an artform you learned as a youth or as a new skill.
Registration for the 2023-2024 opens Wednesday July 12, 2023 at 8:00AM.
PRE-BALLET I & II
Introduction to dance and movement, focusing on motor skills, coordination, balance, and preparatory ballet movements and positions. Pre-Ballet 1 AGES 3-4 (Pre-School/4K) and Pre-Ballet II AGES 5-6 (Kindergarten)
BEGINNING BALLET
Class focuses on basic ballet technique, proper body alignment, flexibility and muscle control. Students will be introduced to ballet barre exercises and center combinations. AGES: 6 - 8
BALLET I, II, III, IV,V & VI
These classes range from intermediate to pre-professional ballet levels. The focus is on perfecting the student's ballet technique. Pointe work is taught in Ballet IV, V & VI. Placement is by instructor approval only. Experienced adults can be placed in the Ballet IV/V class
TEEN/Adult Ballet**
Offering both beginning (new to ballet and /or wish for a refresher class with vocabulary), intermediate (able to complete barre and center similar to youth level III) and advanced (knowing full vocabulary for barre and center and able to execute the steps) level classes for adults and teens. Recital participation is optional. AGES: 13 & UP
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)*
An innovative program developed for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory to achieve their personal best in classical ballet. Taught as part of the Level IV and up curriculum
AGES: 11 & UP
BEGINNING TAP
Class develops the student’s awareness of musical rhythm, and builds speed by combining sounds and steps. AGES: 5 & UP
Tap I, II, III, IV,&V
The next levels following the beginning class. Class consists of perfecting the student's tap technique and musicality. Placement is by instructor approval only.
Teen/Adult Tap**
Both beginning (new to tap or interested in a review of basic terminology) and intermediate (call the office) level classes for adults and teens. Recital participation is optional. AGES: 13 & Up
JAZZ I, II, III, IV,& V
Learn different styles including lyrical, musical theater, jazz and funk.
AGES: 7 & UP
Teen/Adult Jazz**
Both beginning (new to jazz) and intermediate (would correspond to intermediate or advanced ballet) level classes for adults and teens. Recital participation is optional. AGES: 13 & UP
MODERN III, IV & V
Movement is explored through use of concepts of time, space and effort. The use of momentum and gravity, the articulation of the upper body, the use of parallel leg positioning, flexed feet, and weight distribution that is low to the ground, are skills typically found in Modern Dance classes. AGES: 10 & UP Previous dance experience a requirement. Corresponds to Ballet level. Placement by instructor only.
HIP HOP
The cutting-edge form of street dance, most often characterized by the dancing seen in music videos. Heavily influenced by jazz and break-dancing, emphasis is placed on isolation, rhythm, and individuality.
Beginning Hip Hop: AGES 5-7
Hip Hop 1: AGES 8-12 previous experience beginners AGES 13-14 Hip Hop 2: AGES 13 + or by instructor Intermediate Team Hip Hop: by audition Advanced Team Hip Hop: by audition
CONDITIONING
Open to 13+ year old dancers and all members of the MAD City Dancers Jr., Teen and Senior levels. Class will have instructors teaching on a rotating basis in the areas of: Yoga, PBT and Pilates. Designed to provide overall and well rounded strength.
PILATES REFORMER PRIVATE LESSONS*
Taught by a certified instructor. Geared toward the dancer and developing overall strength. AGES 12+
BALLROOM*
Learn the waltz, foxtrot, swing, polka &
cha cha - for weddings or just for fun and fitness at any age or experience level. PRIVATE LESSONS for Couples
BOYS' CLASSES*
Classes are designed to focus on quality of movement, technique and strength issues that male dancers, 9 to 14 years of age, face. Male dancers from all studios are welcome and encouraged to attend.
PARTNERING*
Pas De Deux class for intermediate to advanced students. Students learn the art and skill of partnering. Placement into this class is by audition only.
Mini, Junior, TEEN, and SENIOR Mad City Company
These groups attend competitions multiple times a year. Consists of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and modern. Placement into these classes is determined by an annual audition in May. Inquiries always welcome.
* Indicates class may not be on the permanent schedule. Email or call for times and availability.
**Teen/Adult classes have a punch card options (drop in classes) for those with a super busy schedule. Email or call the office.