
Summer Classes Begin
Summer Classes at Monona Academy of Dance begin this week! Do you have questions prior to attending a class? Give us a call at 608-221-4535 or email us at mononaacademyofdance@gmail.com!

MAD City Dancers: Choreography Week
Dancers that have been accepted to the MAD City Dancers will be in the studio to learn choreography for their upcoming competition season. All dancers are expected to be present. Schedules with exact times will be sent out via email.

Monona Academy of Dance 77th Annual Recital
All dancers wil participate in Monona Academy of Dance 77th annual recital at McFarland Performing Arts Center. More information will be shared as recital approaches. Please check the recital page for more detail.

Monona Academy of Dance 77th Recital
All Monona Academy of Dance students will perform in the 77th annual recital at the McFarland Performing Arts Center. More information will be shared as recital time approaches, check the recital page for more details.

Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory)
Dress Rehearsal will take place at the McFarland Performing Arts Center (within McFarland High School) on May 30 starting at 4:30pm. All dancers are required to attend Dress Rehearsal. Specific times you are expected to be there will be sent out in a newsletter via email from the studio.
Reach out to office staff with any questions!

Picture Day
Dancers will be assigned a day, May 28 or May 29 from 4:00-8:00PM for Picture Day.

NYCDA in Lake Geneva
The MAD City Dancers will compete at NYCDA in Lake Geneva from April 25-27. The Minis, Juniors, and Teens will all compete and take classes over the weekend.

Classes Resume
Holy Cow! Spring Break went by fast and now we’re back to classes! We’ll see you in the studio this week, classes resume March 31.

Spring Break
There will be no classes from March 24-30. Enjoy your time off, dancers! Classes resume March 31st.

Beyond the Stars
MAD City Dancers attend Beyond the Stars at the Alliant Energy Center. Stop by this local competition to cheer on your classmates! Good luck, dancers!

YAGP- Youth America Grand Prix
MAD City Dancers attend YAGP in Chicago the weekend of February 6-9. Watch the online live stream to cheer on the dancers!

Summer Registration Opens
Registration for our summer programming is now open for all ages! Head to our summer page to learn more about what classes are offered.

Classes Resume
Winter Break is over and we are back to classes at our Madison AND Sun Prairie locations. This begins Term 2 billing as well.

Winter Break
No classes will be held from December 23-January 5. Classes will continue on January 6.

Thanksgiving
No classes will be held on Friday, November 29th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving
No classes will be held on Thursday, November 28th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Wear a Costume Week
Dancers are welcome to wear a costume to class from October 26-31! Costumes must be appropriate and still allow dancers to move and participate in class.

Muggle-Friendly Halloween Party presented by Dance Wisconsin
All muggles, witches, and wizards alike are invited to a magical evening right before Halloween! The characters of Harry Potter come alive and welcome you to an enchanting Wizarding World. Bring the family for food, games, and dancing for $10 a person on October 26th from 6:00-9:00pm. Costumes encouraged but not required. Hogwarts appears for only one night at 2605 S Stoughton Rd!
Proceeds benefit the non-profit, pre-professional dance company, Dance Wisconsin.

Friday Pop-up: Yoga with Ms. Sarah
In the month of October, join Ms. Sarah for a yoga class on the evening of the 18th. What better way to wind down your busy week than with a yoga flow with friends? Prior experience in yoga is not required to attend.


Friday Pop-up: Floorwork with Ms. Megan
Join Ms. Megan for a special class on floorwork. Join her for a series of floorwork exercises and coaching on how to improve your floorwork. Dancers will explore yielding weight into the floor, efficient pathways of movement, and brief moments of being upside-down.

Friday Pop-up: Acro with Ms. Emily
Join Ms. Emily for an hour of practing cartwheels, handstands, somersaults, and more! Learn the safe and correct way to do acro with a certified instructor.

Dance Wisconsin's "The Nutcracker Ballet" Auditions
Monona Academy of Dance is the home to the pre-professional dance company, Dance Wisconsin. All dancers 7 and up (must be taking a ballet class once a week) are welcome to audition for The Nutcracker Ballet. Visit Dance Wisconsin’s website to learn more about audition times and register for the audition.

Friday Pop-up: Acro with Ms. Emily
Join Ms. Emily for an hour of practing cartwheels, handstands, somersaults, and more! Learn the safe and correct way to do acro with a certified instructor.



August Pop-Up Series: Eras: The Dance Camp
Join us for one, two, or all three nights of Dance Class (Ms. Regan's Version)! It's true, Monona Academy of Dance's resident expert on Taylor Swift, Ms. Regan, has a three day dance-centered experience planned for you... Eras: The Dance Camp!

August Pop-up Series: Musical Theater with Caleb
Join us for a musical theater masterclass with Caleb Mathura! Class is for ages 11+ with previous dance experience, $15 per person. This includes a warm-up and learning choreography from the hit Broadway musical, Mean Girls!
*You do not have to be a student of Monona Academy of Dance to attend.

August Pop-Up Series: Eras: The Dance Camp
Join us for one, two, or all three nights of Dance Class (Ms. Regan's Version)! It's true, Monona Academy of Dance's resident expert on Taylor Swift, Ms. Regan, has a three day dance-centered experience planned for you... Eras: The Dance Camp!

August Pop-Up Series: Eras: The Dance Camp
Join us for one, two, or all three nights of Dance Class (Ms. Regan's Version)! It's true, Monona Academy of Dance's resident expert on Taylor Swift, Ms. Regan, has a three day dance-centered experience planned for you... Eras: The Dance Camp!

August Pop-Up Series: Tap with Evan
Join us for a tap masterclass with Evan Lennon! Class is for ages 12+ with previous tap experience, $15 per person. This includes a warm-up, across the floor, and combination to music by Olivia Rodrigo.
*You do not have to be a student of Monona Academy of Dance to attend.
MAD City Choreography Week
All 2024-2025 MAD City Dancers learn their choreography for the upcoming competition season. Schedules for specific time slots are shared via email with team members.