We have many classes and camps to choose from! The appropriate aged class options will appear below, based on your dancers age at the start of the season. If you have been recommended a class not showing up because of an age restriction, please email Ken at mpainfo5678@gmail.com or call 773-763-5678.

Camps/Workshops/Special Events

Name
Days
Location
Cookies & Coco Camp (Dec 30)
Winter Break Fun!

Join us for a winter fest of treats! Come enjoy a day filled with crafts, dance, tumbling, and games – the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and stay active.

Ages 3 - 9
Monday
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Cookies & Coco Camp (Jan 2)
Winter Break Fun!

Join us for a winter fest of treats! Come enjoy a day filled with crafts, dance, tumbling, and games – the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and stay active.

Ages 3 - 9
Thursday
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Winter Acro Masterclass (12/30 & 1/2)
Ages 4 - 18
Monday Thursday
10:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Edison Park
Bunny Hop Egg Hunt
Ages 0 - 9
Friday
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Windy City Bulls Half Time Performance
Perform at the Windy City Bulls Half Time game on Saturday January 4th 7pm. Dancers must attend both rehearsals.
Ages 7+
Tickets to get in the game are bought separately (we will send you a link once registered).

Performance is Saturday 1/4 at 7pm. Dancers should arrive to NOW Arena at 5:30pm. Once performed, dancers will be able to enjoy the game with their family!
Company dancers already performing may register separately to learn this routine also!

Ages 7 - 18
Th 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
F 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Nutcracker Treats & Twirls
Ages 3 - 7
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Blarney Boogie Bash
Ages 3 - 11
Saturday
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park

Recitals

Name
Days
Location
Dad Dance (Spring Recital)
Ages 0 - 0
Monday
9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Spring Recital Opening Number
Ages 3 - 18
Saturday
2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Edison Park
Winter Show Opening Number
Rehearsals are Saturday December 7th, December 14th, December 21st and January 11th 2:45-3:45pm.
Costume is included in cost!

Ages 3 - 18
Saturday
2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park

After School/Home School

Name
Days
Location
IC After School Dance Class (Spring)
Classes are held Mondays 3:10-4:10pm! Dancers best age for this class is 3 years to 7 years.

Students will meet by the school office after school and line up with Miss Norah to be walked to the Parish Center.

Dancers may wear the same clothes they wore to school that day or take their uniform off to have dance clothes already under their uniform. Dance clothes includes shorts and a tank or tshirt, or leggings and tshirt. You are welcome to dance barefoot, or bring ballet shoes if you own them. Hair is preferred to be out of the face.

Each session will include classes in hip hop, ballet, jazz and tumbling.

Classes for the Fall session will meet on:

Monday September 11th
Monday September 18th
Monday September 25th
Monday October 16th
Monday October 23rd
Monday October 30th
Monday November 6th
Monday November 13th
Monday November 20th
Monday November 27th

Ages 3 - 7
Monday
3:10 PM to 4:10 PM
Edison Park
IC After School Fall
Come join your friends for MPA’s after school program at IC!!! Students will learn a mix of styles and have the opportunity to perform in our studios Winter Show and Recital!!!
Ages 3 - 7
Monday
3:10 PM to 4:10 PM
Edison Park
IC After School Winter
Come join your friends for MPA’s after school program at IC!!! Students will learn a mix of styles and have the opportunity to perform in our studios Winter Show and Recital!!!
Ages 3 - 7
Monday
3:10 PM to 4:10 PM
Edison Park
Home School Program : Session 1
Looking for a fun and educational activity for
your homeschooled child? Join our exciting dance classes designed especially to help parents enrich their homeschool curriculum!

Benefits:
Develop coordination and physical fitness
Enhance creativity and self-expression
Build social skills and make new friends
Learn from experienced, caring instructors

Ages 4 - 11
Thursday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Edison Park
Home School Program : Session 1
Looking for a fun and educational activity for
your homeschooled child? Join our exciting dance classes designed especially to help parents enrich their homeschool curriculum!

Benefits:
Develop coordination and physical fitness
Enhance creativity and self-expression
Build social skills and make new friends
Learn from experienced, caring instructors

Ages 4 - 11
Thursday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Edison Park

School Year : 8/19-6/8/25

Name
Days
Location
Tumble Tots (3-4yrs)
Ages 2.5 - 4.5
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio B
Edison Park
Little Dancers 2 Ballet/Tap 2 (4yrs)
This class is full
Ballet/Tap is acombination class. MPA combines fun, energetic movement with technical cues and explanation. Dancers are expected to increase their skill ability in following along, remembering combinations and songs week to week, increase conceptual learning of technical skills and improve motor skills. Half of class is dedicated to Ballet, dancers change to their tap shoes and the second half of class is used for Tap exercises.

Ages 3.5 - 4.5
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
Edison Park
Little Dancers 1 Ballet/Tap (2 yrs)
Class registration fee for Little Dancers includes the MPA uniform, pink tights and an MPA Dance Bag! This is separate from our studio registration fee. Ballet/Tap is acombination class. MPA combines fun, energetic movement with technical cues and explanation. Dancers are expected to increase their skill ability in following along, remembering combinations and songs week to week, increase conceptual learning of technical skills and improve motor skills. Half of class is dedicated to Ballet, dancers change to their tap shoes and the second half is used for Tap exercises.

Ages 2 - 3.5
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Little Dancers 1 Ballet/Tap (3 yrs)
Class registration fee for Little Dancers includes the MPA uniform, pink tights and an MPA Dance Bag! This is separate from our studio registration fee. Ballet/Tap is acombination class. MPA combines fun, energetic movement with technical cues and explanation. Dancers are expected to increase their skill ability in following along, remembering combinations and songs week to week, increase conceptual learning of technical skills and improve motor skills. Half of class is dedicated to Ballet, dancers change to their tap shoes and the second half is used for Tap exercises.

Ages 3 - 3.5
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Pre Competitive Ballet/Jazz
Ages 0 - 0
Monday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Basic Dancers 2 Ballet/Tap 2 (6yrs)
Ballet/Tap is acombination class. MPA combines fun, energetic movement with technical cues and explanation. Dancers are expected to increase their skill ability in following along, remembering combinations and songs week to week, increase conceptual learning of technical skills and improve motor skills. Half of class is dedicated to Ballet, dancers change to their tap shoes and the second half of class is used for Tap exercises.

Ages 6 - 6
Monday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Edison Park
Ballet 1 (7-9 yrs)
Ages 6 - 9
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Basic Dancers 1 Ballet/Tap (5yrs)
Ballet/Tap is acombination class. MPA combines fun, energetic movement with technical cues and explanation. Dancers are expected to increase their skill ability in following along, remembering combinations and songs week to week, increase conceptual learning of technical skills and improve motor skills. Half of class is dedicated to Ballet, dancers change to their tap shoes and the second half is used for Tap exercises.

Ages 5 - 5
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Edison Park
Tap 2 (8-10yrs) + MDC 2 (Spring Recital Only)
Tap increases a dancers understanding of fine motor skills in the leg, foot and ankle while increasing the musical ear. Exercises increase rhythm and detailed oriented choreography.
Ages 7 - 10
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Ballet 2 (8-10yrs) + MDC 2
Ballet is a specifically structured class for dancers focusing on technical merit and improvement. This class will provide grace, poise and technique, helping dancers with posture, flexibility, self- discipline and self-confidence.
Ages 7 - 10
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Hip Hop/Tumble (5-6yrs)
Hip Hop/Tumble combines two styles into one class. Hip Hop uses visuals, games and fun descriptions the sequencing of steps, footwork & musicality. Tumbling will teach strength, tricks and flexibility.
Ages 4.5 - 6
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Tap 1 (7-9yrs)
Ages 7 - 9
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio D
Edison Park
Contemporary 3/4 (8-13yrs)
Contemporary helps a dancer to explore their own body and the shapes and places their body can go. Floor and Center exercises used in repetition are vital to the dancers increase in contemporary understanding. Contemporary dance also asks dancers to use their emotional and creative skills for improv.
Ages 9 - 13
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
PBT 1/2 (Non Recital)
Progressive Ballet takes the technique of Ballet and dissects it so that dancers can better understand the concept of the technical skill. Many exercises are conducted on the floor and with balls and bands so that dancers can feel the detail of the skill and physically see it with their prop. This is a great class for dancers working on strength, turn out, foot articulation and flexibility and overall control of their core.
Ages 9 - 18
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Hip Hop 1/2 (7-10yrs)
High energy movement and music come together to increase dancers ability to dance in a social setting. Dancers will also learn to increase motor skills, coordination, confidence, and musicality.

Ages 7 - 10
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Tap 4 (11-13yrs) + MDC 4 (Spring Recital Only)
This class is full
Tap increases a dancer's understanding of fine motor skills in the leg, foot and ankle while increasing the musical ear. Exercises increase rhythm and detailed oriented choreography.

Ages 11 - 13
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Ballet 4 & MDC 4A Ballet Technique (Non Recital)
Ages 0 - 0
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Edison Park
Jumps & Turns 3/4 & MDC 4B Jumps & Turns (Non Recital)
Ages 0 - 0
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Edison Park
Acro 1 (7-9yrs)
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 7 - 9
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Mini Acro (4-6yrs)
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 4 - 6
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Mini Hip Hop (4-6yrs)
This class is full
High energy movement and music come together to increase dancers ability to dance in a social setting. Dancers will also learn to increase motor skills, coordination, confidence, and musicality.

Ages 4 - 6
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Ballet 3/4 & MDC 4B Ballet Technique (Non Recital)
Ages 0 - 0
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Edison Park
Pre Competitive Acro
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 4 - 14
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Acro 2 (8-10yrs)
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 8 - 10
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Acro 3/4 (9-13yrs)
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 9 - 13
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Pointe 3 : Teacher Approval Required
Ages 0 - 0
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Edison Park
Poms 3/4 (9-13yrs)
Poms introduces arm motions that collaborate Jazz and Poms technique. Dancers will focus on arm strengthening exercises, motions and Jazz skills like pirouettes, leaps and jumps. Music is fun and upbeat!
Ages 9 - 13
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Jazz 4/5 + MDC 5 (Non Recital)
Jazz includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions. Turns, leaps, isolations and choreographic movement are put together in sequence to help the dancer mix style, technique and tricks.
Ages 11 - 18
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Edison Park
Tap 5/6 (12-18yrs) + MDC 5 & 6 (Spring Recital Only)
Tap increases a dancer's understanding of fine motor skills in the leg, foot and ankle while increasing the musical ear. Exercises increase rhythm and detailed oriented choreography.
Ages 12 - 18
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Acro 3/4 (9-13yrs)
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 9 - 13
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Acro 2 (7-10yrs)
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 7 - 10
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Acro 5 (12-18yrs)
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Edison Park
Hip Hop 2 (7-10yrs)
This class is full
High energy movement and music come together to increase dancers ability to dance in a social setting. Dancers will also learn to increase motor skills, coordination, confidence, and musicality.

Ages 7 - 10
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Boys Hip Hop
High energy movement and music come together to increase dancers ability to dance in a social setting. Dancers will also learn to increase motor skills, coordination, confidence, and musicality.

Ages 7 - 14
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Pre Competitive Hip Hop
High energy movement and music come together to increase dancers ability to dance in a social setting. Dancers will also learn to increase motor skills, coordination, confidence, and musicality.

Ages 0 - 0
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Acro 6/7/8 (12-18yrs) : Teacher Approval Needed
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
PBT 3
Progressive Ballet takes the technique of Ballet and dissects it so that dancers can better understand the concept of the technical skill. Many exercises are conducted on the floor and with balls and bands so that dancers can feel the detail of the skill and physically see it with their prop. This is a great class for dancers working on strength, turn out, foot articulation and flexibility and overall control of their core.
Ages 9 - 18
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Pointe 2
Ballet is a specifically structured class for dancers focusing on technical merit and improvement. This class will provide grace, poise and technique, helping dancers with posture, flexibility, self- discipline and self-confidence.
Ages 10 - 18
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Jazz 2/3 (8-11yrs) + MDC 2
Jazz includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions. Turns, leaps, isolations and choreographic movement are put together in sequence to help the dancer mix style, technique and tricks.
Ages 8 - 10
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Pointe 1
Ages 11 - 18
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio E
Edison Park
Contemporary 2 (8-10yrs) + MDC 2
Contemporary helps a dancer to explore their own body and the shapes and places their body can go. Floor and Center exercises used in repetition are vital to the dancers increase in contemporary understanding. Contemporary dance also asks dancers to use their emotional and creative skills for improv.
Ages 8 - 10
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Hip Hop 3/4/5
High energy movement and music come together to increase dancers ability to dance in a social setting. Dancers will also learn to increase motor skills, coordination, confidence, and musicality.
Ages 12 - 18
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio C
Edison Park
Mommy & Me
A caretaker and child class that encourages children to love learning through movement,music,and dance! A great way to prepare your child for a class on their own.
Ages 1.5 - 3
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio A
Edison Park
Hip Hop/Tumble (3-5yrs)
Hip Hop/Tumble combines two styles into one class. Hip Hop uses visuals, games and fun descriptions the sequencing of steps, footwork & musicality. Tumbling will teach strength, tricks and flexibility.
Ages 3 - 5
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio A
Edison Park
Ballet/Tap (3-5yrs)
Ballet/Tap is acombination class. MPA combines fun, energetic movement with technical cues and explanation. Dancers are expected to increase their skill ability in following along, remembering combinations and songs week to week, increase conceptual learning of technical skills and improve motor skills. Half of class is dedicated to Ballet, dancers change to their tap shoes and the second half of class is used for Tap exercises.

Ages 3 - 5
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A
Edison Park
Acro 1/2/3 (7-13yrs)
Acro is great for improving overall coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. Students learn and master cartwheels, aerials, tumbling, chest stands, handsprings and more.
Ages 7 - 13
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio A
Edison Park
MDC Performing Company
Ages 0 - 0
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Edison Park
Ballet 5 + MDC 5 + High School Program (Non Recital)
Ballet is a specifically structured class for dancers focusing on technical merit and improvement. This class will provide grace, poise and technique, helping dancers with posture, flexibility, self- discipline and self-confidence.
Ages 0 - 0
Sunday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio E
Edison Park

Mini Sessions/Bootcamps

Name
Days
Location
Friday Night Acro Cartwheel & Aerial Bootcamp (Winter)
Students will work on their specific skill range.
beginners : cartwheels
intermediates : side aerials
advanced: front & Back Aerials

Ages 4 - 18
Friday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Friday Night Acro Skills Bootcamp (Spring)
Ages 7 - 18
Friday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A/B - Full Upstairs
Edison Park
Adult Hip Hop
Ages 18 - 0
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio C
Edison Park