Dance with MDA this summer!
Welcome to the Summer Information page for 2024!
Summer at Metrowest Dance Academy provides all ages a chance to develop their dance skills in multiple genres. We offer small class sizes, excellent teachers with experience and professional qualifications. The summer program is directed by Gemma Williams, RAD Examiner, Tutor and Director of MDA.
Check out the Summer Programs below and see what your dancer can do at MDA this summer.
Young Dancer Program: Ages 4-7
June 24-28
An action-packed story-based dance class awaits dancers in Little Steps, Pre-Primary and Primary (ages 4-7). This program runs June 24-28 from 9.00-11.00am and is filled with dance, crafts, and stories!
Customer Review
“I just wanted to send a quick follow-up to thank you and the instructors so much for last week’s Young Dancer program. [My dancer] loved it so much; it was really the perfect program for her – fun, just the right length, really convenient times. She looked forward to it every day, and I’m so glad we signed her up! Thank you all so much for putting on such a great program!”
Marissa C.
Senior Summer Program: Ballet and Contemporary Age 12+
June 24-28
Train with MDA faculty in Ballet, Pointe, and Contemporary dance. This intensive week will help dancers enhance their technique, explore contemporary movement, and strengthen pointe work. Open to dancers who are serious about intensifying ballet training in a process driven, challenging and focused environment. This program is directed by Gemma Williams, RAD Examiner, Tutor and MDA Director. The Faculty for this week are Margaret Falcone and Kristin Tims (Contemporary), Nia Lessard, Dean Vollick and Gemma Williams (Ballet).
This program runs Monday through Friday from 1.00 – 5.00 PM.
Summer Dance Intensive: Ages 7-18
July 8-19
Two weeks of diverse dance classes, seminars, choreography and performance with MDA faculty and visiting guest teachers to progress training during the summer. We are excited to welcome back renowned guest faculty Janine Bryant (Graham Technique and Healthy Dancer), Leigh Ann Koelsch (Ballet), Lonnie Stanton (Contemporary), and Russell Clarke (Ballet) to MDA! They will be joined by Gemma Williams, Director of MDA, and Séarlait Carr for an outstanding summer intensive dance program. Open to MDA students who have completed Grade 1 ballet to Advanced 2 Ballet.
The Summer Dance Intensive is a great opportunity to be immersed in a quality dance program with small class sizes, individualized training, and professional teachers. Classes will run from 9.00 AM – 4.00 PM Monday through Friday, and students will be separated into 3 levels. The second week of this intensive will culminate in a performance for families to attend. Choose to attend one week or both!
Nutcracker Workshop: Ages 8-12
August 19-21
Prepare for the winter production of the Nutcracker with this short class series running over 3 days just before school starts again. Open to dancers who completed Grades 1-5.
The workshop focuses on roles/dances in The Nutcracker to promote understanding and enjoyment of the performance and music involved in each scene. Prepare for the winter production of the Nutcracker with this short class series running over 3 days just before school starts again. Open to dancers enrolling in Grade 2-5 in 2024/25. Each day will include a ballet class to work on technique before delving into different section of The Nutcracker.
The program runs from August 19-21 from 1.00-4.00pm.
Dance Pass: Age 12+
August 19-30
Focusing on ballet and pointe, dancers return to basics and tune up their technique in preparation for a successful dance year. Classes will start slowly with a steady increase to bigger jumps and increased pointe work as dancers regain stamina and fitness levels after summer break. This is the best way to prepare for a healthy and safe return to dance. Classes taught by MDA Faculty.
Classes will run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5.00-7.00pm August 19-30.