Welcome to The Mid Shore Dance Academy!

Why Study Dance?

Whether as a recreational hobby or an intensive training program, studying dance benefits children in a wide variety of ways...In this world of instant-everything, preparing for a performance engages the student in long-term memory and planning, skills often lacking in today's younger generations.  Dance engages students mind and body, promotes positive group interactions and cooperation with others, and provides focused, structured physical activity in a non-competitive atmosphere.  Dance improves posture, balance, flexibility, and coordination.  A positive experience in dance can promote a life-long interest in and support of the arts.  And, along with all of that, it can be lots of fun!

Why study dance at The Mid Shore Dance Academy?

Preparing for performance... Preparing for performance...

Offering a wide variety of classes for all ages and levels, at reasonable tuition rates, our program strives to make quality dance instruction accessible to all.  Classes we offer are:

  • PreBallet - with separate classes for 3, 4, and 5 year olds
  • Classical Ballet - beginner thru advanced, ages 6 and up
  • Pointe - for the serious ballet dancer
  • Tap - beginner thru advanced, ages 6 and up
  • Jazz - beginner thru advanced, ages 9 and up
  • Modern - beginner thru advanced, ages 6 and up
  • NEW for 2010 - Hip Hop
  • Please note that we do not offer combination classes such as ballet & tap or tap & jazz except for a PreBallet and Tap for 5 year olds.  We feel the individual merits of each form cannot be adequately addressed in a condensed, combination class format.

Unless otherwise noted, classes run the length of the school year and conclude with an annual recital performance.

Additional Dance Opportunities:

Select, dedicated, advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced level students will be offered expanded dance experiences and opportunities. Previously, students have attended and performed at the MD State Dance Festival in the fall, and attended Master Classes at Peabody in Baltimore. Additional performances have included a "Nutcracker Tea" in December, "First Night Talbot" and "Midshore Dance Day" in the spring. Students will be notified of opportunities and their relevant details, costs, schedules, etc. as that information becomes available.