2024-2025 Season

Name
Days
Location
Age 8-10 Hip Hop
Brianna Campbell
A 60-minute class that teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality and choreography without suggestive music or movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. Our Hip Hop dancers develop focus, strength, and agility while having fun.

Dress Code:
Girls: Loose, personal-style baggy clothing
Clean sneakers

Boys: Loose, personal-style baggy clothing
Clean sneakers

Ages 7 - 11
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 11+ Acro
Nikki Brinkmann
A 60-minute stretch-and-strengthening focused class that helps dancers gain flexibility, agility, and focus.  Dancers will learn basic tumbling skills, progressions, and fundamental acrobatic techniques.

Dress Code:
Girls:
Black MDC Required custom leotard Available in portal store
Black dance shorts or leggings

Boys:
Black crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts

Ages 10 - 18
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 3-4 Ballet
Deja Darbonne
A 60-minute ballet-focused class that emphasizes a greater focus on body alignment, turnout, terminology, dance etiquette, and discipline.

Dress Code:
Girls:
Dove Grey MDC Required custom leotard Available in portal store
Pink ballet tights
Pink leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Ages 3 - 5
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 6 & 7 Contemporary
Angelina Diaz
A 45-minute class blending elements of ballet and modern movement to allow students to explore their individual dance styles. Technical tools such as interpretation of music, principles of fall and recovery, control, breathing, balance, and contraction and release will be further explored.

Dress Code:
Girls:
Dove Grey MDC Required custom leotard Available in portal store
Black dance shorts or leggings
Bare Feet

Boys:
White Dance Shirt
Black dance shorts or leggings
Bare Feet

Ages 6 - 8
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 6 & 7 Ballet
Deja Darbonne
A 60-minute class for dancers who have shown growth in body awareness, coordination, knowledge and execution of basic ballet steps, and terminology.

Dress Code:
Girls :
A Very Neat Bun/ No Flyaways. See bun making video in studio program handbook
Dove Grey MDC Required custom leotard Available in portal store
Pink ballet tights
Pink leather full soled ballet shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Ages 6 - 8
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 8-10 Jazz
Marie-Louise Gaschler
This 60-minute class will focus on learning proper Jazz dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Commercial to help develop a well rounded dancer.

Dress Code:
Girls :
Black Custom MDC Leotard available in portal store
Black dance shorts or leggings
Black leather jazz shoes
Black tap shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather jazz shoes
Black tap shoes

Ages 7 - 11
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 5 Ballet
Stephanie Perez
A 60-minute ballet and tap class continuing the skills learned in Creative Movement.  An increased focus is placed on technique, terminology, and strengthening of the body.

Dress Code:
Girls :
Dove Grey Custom MDC Leotard available in Portal Store
Pink ballet tights
Pink leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Ages 4 - 6
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 5-7 Hip Hop
Brianna Campbell
A 45-minute class that teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality and choreography without suggestive music or movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast- paced dance class. Our Hip Hop dancers develop focus, strength, and agility while having fun.

Dress Code: Any comfortable street clothes preferable baggy. Sneakers required

Ages 5 - 7
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio Two
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 8-10 Contemporary
Angelina Diaz
A 60-minute class blending elements of ballet and modern movement to allow students to explore their individual dance styles. Technical tools such as interpretation of music, principles of fall and recovery, control, breathing, balance, and contraction and release will be further explored.

Dress Code:
Girls:
MDC Custom Black Leotard available through portal store
Black dance shorts or leggings

Boys
Black crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts

Ages 7 - 11
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 11+ Ballet
Stephanie Anne Walz
With two 60-minute required weekly classes, the learning experience elevates the ballet tradition embracing both the creativity and discipline unique to this style.

Dress Code:
Girls:
MDC Custom Black leotard (pre order in portal)
Pink ballet tights
Pink canvas split soled ballet shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black canvas split soled ballet shoes

Ages 10 - 18
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 11+ Contemporary
Angelina Diaz
A 60-minute class blending elements of ballet and modern movement to allow students to explore their individual dance styles. Technical tools such as interpretation of music, principles of fall and recovery, control, breathing, balance, and contraction and release will be further explored.

Dress code: Girls: MDC Custom Black leotard (pre order in portal), Black dance shorts or leggings, Bare Feet
Boys: White crew neck shirt, Black dance shorts or pants

Ages 10 - 18
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio Two
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 8-10 Ballet
Stephanie Perez
With two weekly required 60-minute classes, the learning experience elevates the ballet tradition embracing both the creativity and discipline unique to this style.

Dress Code:
Girls :
A Very Neat Bun/ No Flyaways. See bun making video in studio program handbook
Black MDC Required custom leotard Available in portal store
Pink ballet tights
Pink leather full soled ballet shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Ages 7 - 11
Tu 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
W 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 6 & 7 Jazz/Tap
Marie-Louise Gaschler
This 60-minute class will focus on learning proper Jazz dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Commercial to help develop a well rounded dancer.

Dress Code:
Girls :
Dove Grey Custom MDC Leotard available in Portal Store
Black dance shorts or leggings
Black leather jazz shoes
Black tap shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather jazz shoes
Black tap shoes

Ages 6 - 8
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio Two
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 6 & 7 Ballroom
Veronica Sotolongo
A 60-minute high-energy, fun, and exciting style of dance! Building on the young dancer’s body and rhythm awareness, dancers will learn many popular styles of ballroom such as Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango, Jive, Rumba, Quickstep, and more!

Dress Code:
Girls:
Dove Grey Custom MDC Leotard available in Portal Store
Black ballroom skirt (available for purchase at Miami Dance Collective)
Caramel colored 1” heel ballroom shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt Black dance shorts
Black leather jazz shoes

Ages 6 - 8
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 11+ Jazz/ Jumps/ Turns
Nikki Brinkmann
This 60-minute class will focus on learning proper Jazz dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Commercial to help develop a well rounded dancer.

Dress Code:
Girls : MDC Custom Black leotard (pre order in portal), Black dance shorts or leggings, Bare Feet/Socks
Boys: White crew neck shirt, Black dance shorts or pantsBlack dance shorts or leggings
Black leather jazz shoes

Boys:
Black crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather jazz shoes

Ages 10 - 18
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 11+ Ballroom
Veronica Sotolongo
A 60-minute high-energy, fun, and exciting style of dance! Building on the young dancer’s body and rhythm awareness, dancers will learn many popular styles of ballroom such as Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango, Jive, Rumba, Quickstep, and more!

Dress Code:
Girls:
Black Custom MDC Leotard available in Portal Store
Black ballroom skirt (available for purchase at Miami Dance Collective)
Caramel colored 1” heel ballroom shoes

Boys:
Black crew neck shirt
Black boys’ latin pants
Black 1” standard ballroom shoe

Ages 10 - 18
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 3-4 Ballet
Deja Darbonne
A 60-minute ballet and tap class continuing the skills learned in Creative Movement.  An increased focus is placed on technique, terminology, and strengthening of the body.

Dress Code:
Girls:
Dove Grey Custom MDC Leotard available in Portal Store
Pink ballet tights
Pink leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Ages 2.5 - 4.5
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 5 Acro/ Tumble
Nikki Brinkmann
A 60-minute stretch-and-strengthening focused class that helps dancers gain flexibility, agility, and focus. tumbling skills, progressions, and fundamental acrobatic techniques.

Dress code: Girls: MDC custom dove grey leotard with attached skirt (available in boutique)
Boys: White crew neck shirt, Black dance shorts

Ages 4.5 - 6
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 5 Ballet
Deja Darbonne
A 60-minute ballet-focused class that emphasizes a greater focus on body alignment, turnout, terminology, dance etiquette, and discipline.

Dress Code:
Girls:
Dove Grey Custom MDC Leotard available in Portal Store
Pink ballet tights
Pink leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Ages 4.5 - 6
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 6 & 7 Acro
Nikki Brinkmann
A 60-minute stretch-and-strengthening focused class that helps dancers gain flexibility, agility, and focus.  Dancers will learn basic tumbling skills, progressions, and fundamental acrobatic techniques.

Dress Code:
Girls:
Dove Grey Custom MDC Leotard available in Portal Store
Black dance shorts or leggings

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts

Ages 6 - 8
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 6 & 7 Pre Primary Ballet
Deja Darbonne
A 60-minute class for dancers who have shown growth in body awareness, coordination, knowledge and execution of basic ballet steps, and terminology.

Dress Code:
Girls :
Dove Grey Custom MDC Leotard available in Portal Store
Pink ballet tights
Pink leather full soled ballet shoes

Boys:
White crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts
Black leather full soled ballet shoes
Black tap shoes

Ages 6 - 8
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 8-10 Acro
Nikki Brinkmann
A 60-minute stretch-and-strengthening focused class that helps dancers gain flexibility, agility, and focus.  Dancers will learn basic tumbling skills, progressions, and fundamental acrobatic techniques.

Dress Code:
Girls:
Black MDC Required custom leotard Available in portal store
Black dance shorts or leggings

Boys:
Black crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts

Ages 7 - 11
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest