Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance
Class Descriptions

Show classes for:
Creative Drama

Gives children the opportunity to explore their creativity in a supportive, noncompetitive and age-appropriate setting. Through improv, theatre games, pantomime and storytelling, children are encouraged to express who they are while developing self-confidence, social and motor skills through an enriching class experience with their peers.

Little Movers 18 mos+

Little movers and shakers will enjoy dancing movement, music rhythm, games and stories in this fun class. Basic locomotor movement and age-appropriate developmental skills and concepts are all incorporated in this lively program. Drop off optional class for ages 18 months and up. Let's dance!

Pre-Ballet - Ages 3+

Children learn basic dance vocabulary and technique through ballet, modern and creative dance.

Hip-Hop Ages 5+

Hip Hop & Athletic Dance is a fun and exciting way for your little one to begin learning basic Hip-Hop movements and other high energy dance styles. This class will focus on rhythm recognition and movements developmentally appropriate for our budding Hip-Hop enthusiasts.

Family Capoeira

A class that encourages parents to play and learn with their child. Capoeira is a Brazilian dance of African origin incorporating martial arts movements, acrobatics and music. Instilling discipline and creativity, capoeira helps kids grow with confidence, discipline and a positive attitude to life. 

Pilates

A combination of Pilates, yoga, Alexander technique and core body movements. Designed to correct body alignment.

Zumba ®

A total body workout combining cardio, muscle conditioning, strength, balance and flexibility. This is a high energy, fun workout sure to boost your energy and your dance skills! Prepare to sweat.

Pre-Steps: Ballet/Tap

A class combining ballet, tap and jazz for our youngest dancers. All three styles are the foundation for dance and musical theatre. It is a great class to introduce your dancer to all styles of dance foundation. 

Private Lesson

One on one lesson weekly. Must be booked in advance and can be music, drama or dance. 

Music Together ® Mixed-Age

This is the essential Music Together® class, one that a child can attend from birth through age five - and through all nine song collections. Child development researchers recommend mixed-age groupings because they foster natural, family-style learning. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones, older children learn by leading younger ones and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching, and exploring musical instruments. The class provides a variety of adult-child activities that are fun and offer new ways to play musically at home. Parents, grandparents, or nanny accompany the children individually or together.​​​
The whole family is welcome for this important family music experience.

Hip Hop Ages 7+

Open level summer hip hop class working on hip hop and breaking technique. 

Summer Production Theatre

With a focus on the development of original new works, the summer production, open to ages 6+, gives students the experience of working on all aspects of a musical production (acting, singing, dance choreography, and line memorization) just like our spring semester. Participants will work with a team of staff members including a Director, Music Director, Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Choreographer, Composer/Writer, Costume Designer, Set & Props. Rehearsals after casting could be any or all of the 4:30-7pm time on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings. Everyone that joins will get a part in the show! Rehearsals are weekly and performance in August. Attendance is mandatory due to short semester.

Summer Dance Conditioning - Age 9+

A summer dance class for older students incorporating strength, technique, and a variety of dance styles. This is a great class to continue your training in the summer and explore other dance styles like modern, jazz, hip hop, ballet and contemporary. Focus will be on flexibility, strength and choreography.

Summer Dance Conditioning - Ages 6+

This class during the summer and focuses on intensive technique, conditioning and choreography. Continue to work on your skills during the summer so you are ready for the Fall semester. 

Adult Tap Workshop

Open to all levels, learn the basics of tap in a fun environment. Students will learn choreography as well in this 6 week workshop.

 

Canta Y Baila Conmigo®

Canta y Baila Conmigo® is a Spanish language and culture program that promotes music development and Spanish acquisition.  CyBC introduces the musical traditions of Spanish-speaking countries in a language immersion experience.

Dance In The Round Community Class
Join us for DANCE IN THE ROUND with choreographer Parijat Desai to learn circle dance—plus a lot more! Parijat will teach elements of her ancestral dance garba—played in Gujarat, India and across the diaspora—with a contemporary warmup and choreography. Dance experience helpful, but not required. This is a welcoming space.

Join us for DANCE IN THE ROUND with choreographer Parijat Desai to learn circle dance—plus a lot more! Parijat will teach elements of her ancestral dance garba—played in Gujarat, India and across the diaspora—with a contemporary warmup and choreography. Dance experience helpful, but not required. This is a welcoming space.

Youth Dance Intensive Workshop - One Day

A one day intensive workshop for serious dance students with guest instructors culminating into a showcase in the early evening. Classes genres vary and the focus is on choreography. Students will learn from a variety of teachers and be expected to pick up choreography quickly to perform at the end of the day. Dancers may also present their own solo or group dance during the showcase.

Intro to Company Dance Mini's - Ages 5-7

This class is an introduction to our older company dance class for our young dancers. Students will be asked to join based on their level of focus and interest in taking their dance technique to the next level.