This is a program is designed for dancers ages 5+ who want to participate in multiple performances throughout the year and train at a higher intensity. Auditions are required for MDA’s Competitive Dance Team and dancers will be placed in routines and styles that MDA Competitive Faculty deem appropriate. If you are a current dancer, you will be assessed in your current classes. 

Why Mandatory Classes?

At MDA, we want every competitive dancer to have the best chance at success. In order for that to happen, dancers need to be physically and mentally capable of performing within their dance style SAFELY and CONFIDENTLY. 

We place a large emphasis on training and safety at MDA, and having mandatory conditioning classes will help all of our dancers learn how to channel the correct muscles without strain or injury.

Although ballet is not the foundation of all dance styles, our ballet syllabus focuses on proper turn out, body alignment, and mental focus. These are the building blocks to classical dance training, as well as provides dancers, especially those performing in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary and Acro, a strong base needed in order to successfully execute difficult skills.