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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
General
MDS stands out as a premier local dance studio because of its commitment to personalized instruction, experienced instructors, and a supportive community atmosphere. Our studio offers tailored classes that accommodate all skill levels, ensuring each student receives focused attention to develop their technique and confidence. We emphasize a welcoming environment where dancers can grow creatively and technically, supported by skilled professionals who are passionate about teaching. Choosing MDS means you benefit from high-quality dance education rooted in dedication to student progress and a positive, inclusive culture.
We offer a wide variety of different dance styles including; Ballet, Pointe/Pre Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Contortion, Fundamentals, Contemporary/Modern, Mommy and Me, and Adult classes.
They can start as early as 1 year old going up to 18 years old! We also offer Adult classes!
Our levels are grouped by age. Little Hercules (ages 1-2), Little Bear (ages 3-4), Little Bear 2 (ages 4-5), Great Bear (ages 6-7), Great Bear 2 (ages 8-10), Milky Way (ages 10-12), Eclipse (ages 12+up), Supernova (ages 15+up), Adult (ages 18+ up).
When it comes to our acro levels, your child must be evaulated to be placed in a certain level. Each level needs to have a certain skill set to maintain a safe space for your child and others. The childrens safety is our utmost priority.
Yes! We offer new students a trial class before registering for free.
Yes! We have windows into both studio rooms, plus a closed circuit camera system that displays live feed in our lobby.
Enrollment in a class meets once per week. You are welcome to register for an additional class to meet multiple times per week!
Tuition is based on the length of time each class meets per week. When you reach 6 hours or more of classes per week, tuition is flat rate! Prices listed are the price due each month. See Tuition button on the Class page for pricing.
Yes! There is an annual registration fee of $30 per dancer or $45 per family for Basic Membership due each September. No registration fee is needed for Summer only classes.
We offer at 5% discount for all tuition paid before the 15th of each month.
You can register online by clicking the "Start Dancing" button on the Class page. You can also email, text, or stop by the studio to register!
A basic leotard and tights is the minimum requirement for all classes. Additional accessories such as shorts, pants, tank tops, etc; are allowed in some class subjects, but not all. Appropriate dance shoes per subject are also required. Hair should be neatly secured out of the face. Not jewelry, street shoes, or gum in the dance rooms! Please refer to our Student Handbook for the allowances per class.
Yes! We have two performance opportunities during the year. The first is our Holiday Showcase before our Winter Break. The second is our end of the season Annual Recital. All performances are optional! More information will be distributed closer to time.
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