Building Confidence,
Creativity & Community
Empowering Youth to Achieve Their Dreams,
One Step at a Time
One Step at a Time
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Community & Artistry
Through dance we develop life skills including goal-setting, team work, loyalty, respect, and discipline. We build physical and mental strength, balance, agility, and flexibility.
At Mid Shore Dance Academy our commitment is to nurture creativity, imagination, and healthy physical activity, while engaging in positive group interactions where everyone's success is celebrated.
Here, we develop lifelong friendships, provide service and leadership opportunities, engage with the greater community around us and, perhaps most importantly, empower area youth to be the best versions of themselves; developing their inner strength, poise, and confidence.
– Shari Smigo, Owner & Director
At Mid Shore Dance Academy our commitment is to nurture creativity, imagination, and healthy physical activity, while engaging in positive group interactions where everyone's success is celebrated.
Here, we develop lifelong friendships, provide service and leadership opportunities, engage with the greater community around us and, perhaps most importantly, empower area youth to be the best versions of themselves; developing their inner strength, poise, and confidence.
– Shari Smigo, Owner & Director
The Many Benefits of Dance
Improve Physical Health
Dancing improves strength, flexibility and is a great form of exercise that can help motivate kids to stay active throughout adulthood. Boost Confidence & Self Esteem
Dance can help build confidence and character at any age. Our instructors encourage students to feel good about themselves and improve their self-confidence.
Enhance Emotional Development & Social Skills
Dance strengthens the body as well as the mind. Children learn to express their emotions through dance, while learning important social skills and teamwork.
Encourage Creativity
Childhood is the best time to encourage creativity and can have a positive impact on their school work and professional career.
"First among the rewards of dance is joy."
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Dance Lessons for All Ages
Featured Classes
Early Childhood
Engaging Tiny Twirlers with ballet basics, creative movement, and coordination skills to lay the foundation for proficiency and enjoyment.
Ballet & Pointe
Progressing from basic techniques to the art of pointe, emphasizing safety, strength, and dedication, with rigorous training for advanced dancers.
Tap
Discover the art of rhythm through classic to contemporary tap dance styles, letting feet express fascinating beats and rhythms.
Jazz
Blend Broadway and Latin styles with technical leaps and turns in this high-energy dance form, enhanced by ballet training.
Contemporary
Merge ballet, modern, and jazz to push artistic boundaries and explore limitless creativity and expression in movement.
Hip Hop
Showcase urban style with clean beats in age-specific classes, embracing the vibrant energy and originality of street dance.
Ballroom & Social
We partner with Dancing On The Shore for tailored group or private lessons in the elegant world of ballroom and social dancing.
Hundreds of Happy Students!
Customer Testimonials
★★★★★
“Anyone could come in off the street to one of these recitals, without any connection to anyone performing, and thoroughly enjoy the entertainment.”
- Michael A.
- Michael A.
★★★★★
"The teachers take such an active interest in the students and really showcase their group and individual talents. Truly spectacular. Thank you for a wonderful year!!"
- Angela J.
- Angela J.
★★★★★
"It is so valuable for the dancers to have an accomplished dancer as a role model. Brooke is learning so much at MidShore Dance Academy and is delighted to be dancing there."
- Brenda H.
- Brenda H.
★★★★★
Mrs. Shari is wonderful with children! It's hard to keep a toddlers attention, and she is so gentle and kind teaching them to take turns and follow directions.
- Sheila S.
- Sheila S.
5 YEARS IN A ROW – AND COUNTING!
