The intent behind our curriculum is to train and encourage well-rounded dancers. Based on a strong technical foundation in ballet, modern, and jazz, with supplementation of a variety of other styles, we set our dancers up for success for a future in dance. Through personal mentorship, we will guide our dancers in accomplishing their personal goals including pursuing college dance programs, commercial work, and concert/Broadway ambitions.
While we are incredibly proud of our dance students who decide to pursue a future in dance, we are honored to offer dance training for all levels and abilities who just want to experience the joy of movement in a class setting. Check out our class descriptions to find what fits your needs best. We offer classes for beginning teens, students with learning differences, and adults too!
Midwest Dance Collective is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 9 level program that combines high-quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Pre-Primary through Level 5 will be taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Theresa Moore, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Pre-Professional
Our pre-professional training track is an audition-based program designed to give a comprehensive dance education to those ages 7-18 wishing to take their training to the next level. Each level has technique requirements curated to advance students with well-rounded training. With 5 graduated levels, each student will receive individualized attention and mentoring to guide them to their highest potential.
For our upper-level students, conferences will be offered to reinforce their goals and to receive mentorship regarding auditions, competitions, and placement at top dance colleges, academies, and companies. There will be end-of-semester evaluations to assess placement and advancement. *This is required for All those wishing to participate in performance ensemble/competition.
Youth Classes
Our youth classes are for children 18 months - 18 years old. From Wee Dance, our Caretaker and Me dance class, to our highest level technique classes, we have something to offer dancers of all ages and abilities. For the committed dance student, please refer to the pre-professional training track.
Adult Classes
Our adult dance studio offers drop-in classes consisting of Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Heels, Hip Hop, Yoga, Open Motion, and Dance Body* All of our adult classes are created as a physical and artistic outlet and a great place of community to meet new people.
