6-Week Intro Series
PRICING:
Tier 1 – $117 ($19.50/class) | Tier 2 – $135 ($22.50/class) | Tier 3 – $153 ($25.50/class)
Intro Series I features engaging classes taught by our talented Teaching Artists, allowing students to confidently start from scratch and master the fundamentals of a particular dance style in a progressive 6-week series.
Intro Series II is designed for students who have taken Intro Series I or are beginners with relatively little experience who want to continue to explore dance. Students have an opportunity to master next level fundamentals of a particular dance style in a progressive 6-week series.
REGISTER BELOW
The Summer II Session runs from July 19 – August 28, 2025.
To express interest in a sold-out class, please fill out this form and we will reach out if a spot has opened up.
IMPORTANT NOTE
After purchase, you should receive two emails, one with the purchase receipt and one email confirming which Intro Series you signed up for. If you have not received both emails, you are not confirmed and should reach out via email to adultprograms@mmdg.org to verify your registration.
Intro to Tap I | Summer II Session
July 19 - August 23, 2025 | Saturdays 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this series is an introduction to tap dance fundamentals. This is a great place to begin developing your skills in rhythm, syncopation, and musicality in a fun and non-competitive environment.
- Current Teaching Artists Sandra Kluge
Intro to Contemporary II | Summer II Session
July 24 - August 28, 2025 | Thursdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This series is designed for students who have taken Intro to Contemporary or are beginners with relatively little experience with Contemporary dance. Continue exploring the totality of movement and form, as well as storytelling, dynamic rhythms and energetic release. This is a great series to further develop your skill set in contemporary dance elements in a non-competitive and fun environment.
- Adult Faculty Bianca Medina
Intro to Modern II | Summer II Session
July 19 - August 23, 2025 | Saturdays 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
This series of classes is designed for students who have taken Intro to Modern or are beginners with relatively little experience with Modern dance and want to continue to explore. This series is a great step to further developing the rudimentary movements that are the foundation for modern dance to live musical accompaniment. Students will focus on contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and elemental concepts of space, time and force in a fun and encouraging environment.
- Current Teaching Artists Mary Seidman
- Accompanist Marina Makarova
Intro to Jazz I | Summer II Session
July 23 - August 27, 2025 | Wednesdays 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this class is the perfect introduction to the basics of jazz dance. Born out of African dance, American tap dance, ballet, and theater, jazz dance is inherently related to popular music and has evolved alongside it. A great place for beginners to gain an understanding of syncopated rhythms, body isolations, and precision in a fun, friendly, and exciting environment.
- Current Teaching Artists Rachel Hettinger
Intro to Ballet I | Summer II Series
July 21 - August 25, 2025 | Mondays 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this series is an introduction to ballet fundamentals. It will consist of developing skills at the barre and center, as well as traveling exercise across the floor. You will gain a better understanding of terminology, alignment, balance, artistry, sequencing, and space. This series is a perfect place to begin your education of the fundamentals of ballet in a non-competitive, fun environment with musical live accompaniment.
- Current Teaching Artists Andrea Murillo
- Accompanist Howard Britz