2023-2024 Season

Name
Days
Location
Age 3 Creative Movement
Ale Aguiar
A 45-minute ballet and tap combo class designed to further nurture the development of dance in your child. Your dancer will continue to learn basic ballet skills and vocabulary while developing poise and introducing proper body positioning. The tap portion will introduce basic tap steps and terminology while furthering their rhythm and sound coordination.

Dress Code:
Girls:
Pink leotard with attached skirt (no tulle tutus) 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 - 4
Monday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 6 & 7 Ballroom
Ale Aguiar
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:
White leotard
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
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
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 8 - 11
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 8-10 Acro
Alexandra Rivero
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 leotard
Black dance shorts or leggings

Boys:
Black crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts

Ages 8 - 11
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 11+ Acro
Alexandra Rivero
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 leotard
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 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:
White leotard
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
White leotard
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 Ballet
Deja Darbonne
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 leotard
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 8 - 11
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio Three
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 leotard
Black dance shorts or leggings
Black leather jazz shoes

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

Ages 8 - 11
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 11+ Jazz/ Jumps/ Turns
Brianna Campbell
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 leotard
Black dance shorts or leggings
Black leather jazz shoes

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

Ages 11 - 18
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 4 Pre 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 :
Pink leotard with attached skirt (no tulle tutus)
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
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 5-7 Hip Hop
Brianna Campbell
Ages 5 - 7
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 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 leotard
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 8 - 11
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio Four
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:
Black leotard
Black dance shorts or leggings

Boys
Black crew neck shirt
Black dance shorts

Ages 8 - 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:
Black leotard
Pink ballet tights
Pink canvas split soled ballet shoes

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

Ages 11 - 18
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 11+ Contemporary
Brianna Campbell
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.
Ages 10 - 18
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio Two
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 5 Beginning Ballet
Ale Aguiar
A 60-minute ballet-focused class that emphasizes a greater focus on body alignment, turnout, terminology, dance etiquette, and discipline.

Dress Code:
Girls:
Purple leotard with attached skirt (no tulle tutus)
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
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 8-10 Ballroom
Ale Aguiar
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 leotard
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 8 - 11
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 11+ Ballroom
Ale Aguiar
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 leotard
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 11 - 18
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 5 Acro/ Tumble
Alexandra Rivero
Ages 4.5 - 6
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio Three
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 5 Beginning 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:
Purple leotard with attached skirt (no tulle tutus)
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 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 :
White leotard
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
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio Two
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 4 Pre 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:
Pink leotard with attached skirt (no tulle tutus)
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 - 4.5
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio Four
South Miami/Pinecrest
Age 6 & 7 Acro
Alexandra Rivero
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:
White leotard
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 :
White leotard
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

Children's Summer Series 2024

Name
Days
Location
BROADWAY BOUND Musical Theater Mini Production of "ALADDIN"
Kelly Ziegler
There's no business like show business and we know your rising star will love this camp. Dance, act and sing your way through this two week showstopper. Dancers will experience the process of what it takes put on a Broadway production all the way down to props and scenery. The week ends with a thrilling junior production performance of ------------. Camp Deposit: $50..... Camp Fee: $550 charged at start of session
Ages 3 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
Children's Summer Package: 6 Week Session
Kelly Ziegler
The COMPLETE Summer package! What a great way for you rising dancer to spend their summer. Your aspiring star will spend their summer dancing, singing, crafting and more. A guaranteed great time! Camp Deposit: $50..... Camp Fee: $900 charged at start of session
Ages 3 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
Come on Barbie Let's Party
Kelly Ziegler
Come on Barbie Let's Party. This week filled with everything Pink 💕 is sure to be a hit with your Barbie, and even "KENergy" fans. Your young dancer will learn jazz, tap. and hip hop moves to all your favorite barbie tunes. Camp Deposit: $50..... Camp Fee: $165 charged at start of session
Ages 3 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
In My Dance Era- Taylor Swift Week
Kelly Ziegler
Welcome to the MDC Eras show! Whats better than Taylor Swift? Not much! but we know this week of Eras tour fun will come close! Your dancer will bop, groove and move to the latest from T-Swift! A perfect week for your little swifties! Camp Deposit: $50..... Camp Fee: $165 charged at start of session
Ages 3 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
Hip Hop Hooray
Kelly Ziegler
Your dancer will discover the core fundamentals of hip hop including breaking, graffiti, & all styles of dancing. This camp is a thrilling introduction to the world of hip hop—a dance style celebrated for its lively beats and dynamic moves. Camp Deposit: $50..... Camp Fee: $165 charged at start of session
Ages 3 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest

Advanced Summer Series 2024

Name
Days
Location
Ballet Series Intensive- MDC Company Member
Ages 8 - 20
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
June Summer Series Intensive - Non MDC Company Member
Ages 8 - 18
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
June Summer Series Intensive- MDC Company Member
Ages 8 - 18
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
Masters Series Intensive- Non MDC Company Member
Ages 8 - 21
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
Masters Series Intensive- MDC Company Member
Ages 8 - 21
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
Ballet Series Intensive- Non MDC Company Member
Ages 8 - 21
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
July Summer Series Intensive- MDC Company Member
Ages 8 - 18
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest
July Summer Series Intensive- Non MDC Company Member
Ages 8 - 18
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday
10:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio One
South Miami/Pinecrest