Dance with MDA this summer!
Summer at MDA 2026!
From ballet to musical theater, our summer programs and intensives are designed for every age and level, beginner to advanced. See what’s offered!
3-Week Class Series
Fill the gap between semester and intensives with 3 weeks of ballet, pointe, jazz and tap. New to MDA? This is the perfect place to start.
Mondays: June 15, June 22 & June 29
- Grade 2/3 Ballet (Ages 8+) — 5.15-6.30 PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Ballet (Ages 12–17) — 6.30-8.30 PM
Tuesdays: June 16, June 23 & June 30
- Grade 5 Ballet (Ages 11+) — 5.00-6.30 PM
- Grade 5 Pointe (Ages 11+) — 6.30-7.00PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Ballet and Pointe(Ages 12–17) — 7.00-8.30 PM
Wednesdays: June 17, June 24 & July 1
- Young Dancer Ballet (Ages 3–7) — 5.15-6.00 PM
- Beginner / Intermediate Adult Tap (Ages 18+) — 6.00-6.45 PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Ballet (Ages 12–17) — 6.45-8.15 PM
Thursdays: June 18, June 25 & July 2
- Grade 5 Ballet (Ages 11+) — 5.30-7.00 PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Jazz (Ages 11+) — 7.00-7.45 PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Tap (Ages 11+) — 7.45-8.15 PM
Our Three-Week Class Series offers focused training in a relaxed summer setting. Classes meet once per week for three consecutive weeks.
Mondays: June 15, June 22 & June 29
- Grade 2/3 Ballet (Ages 8+) — 5.15-6.30 PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Ballet (Ages 12–17) — 6.30-8.30 PM
Tuesdays: June 16, June 23 & June 30
- Grade 5 Ballet (Ages 11+) — 5.00-6.30 PM
- Grade 5 Pointe (Ages 11+) — 6.30-7.00PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Ballet and Pointe(Ages 12–17) — 7.00-8.30 PM
Wednesdays: June 17, June 24 & July 1
- Young Dancer Ballet (Ages 3–7) — 5.15-6.00 PM
- Beginner / Intermediate Adult Tap (Ages 18+) — 6.00-6.45 PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Ballet (Ages 12–17) — 6.45-8.15 PM
Thursdays: June 18, June 25 & July 2
- Grade 5 Ballet (Ages 11+) — 5.30-7.00 PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Jazz (Ages 11+) — 7.00-7.45 PM
- Intermediate / Advanced Tap (Ages 11+) — 7.45-8.15 PM
Summer Dance Intensive: Ages 7-18
July 13 - 24
Two weeks of diverse dance classes, seminars, choreography and performance with MDA faculty and visiting guest teachers to progress training during the summer. Open to MDA students who have completed Grade 1 ballet to Advanced 2 Ballet. Dancers wishing to attend from other studios will be assigned a level after a first day placement class depending on their experience in ballet.
We are excited to welcome back renowned guest faculty Janine Bryant (Graham Technique and Healthy Dancer) and Leigh Ann Koelsch (Ballet, pointe, and repertoire) for Week 1. Gemma Williams (RAD Examiner and Director of Metrowest Dance Academy) and Dean Vollick (Boston Conservatory at Berklee) will teach ballet, pointe and repertoire for Week 2. Lonnie Stanton (Boston Conservatory at Berklee) will teach Limôn technique in Week 2.
The Summer Dance Intensive is a rare opportunity to be immersed in a quality dance program with small class sizes, individualized training, and professional teachers. This is a full intensive with expert teachers and students are scheduled to take classes during every period of the day. 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!
July 13 - 24
Two weeks of diverse dance classes, seminars, choreography and performance with MDA faculty and visiting guest teachers to progress training during the summer. Open to MDA students who have completed Grade 1 ballet to Advanced 2 Ballet.
We are excited to welcome back renowned guest faculty Janine Bryant (Graham Technique and Healthy Dancer) and Leigh Ann Koelsch (Ballet, pointe and repertoire) for Week 1. Russell Clarke will teach ballet, pointe and repertoire to the upper levels for Week 2.
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!
Theater Dance Workshop: Ages 8-12
August 17 - 21
Join us for a dynamic workshop designed for young performers enrolling in Grades 2–IF in 2026/27.
Each day, participants will learn dances from famous shows, act, and sing while developing performance skills and confidence. This program focuses on storytelling, teamwork, and bringing scenes to life through expressive movement and theater techniques. Faculty are Séarlait Carr (BFA Boston Conservatory & MDA Faculty), Rebecca Rolleri (BFA Boston Conservatory & Framingham High School dance faculty) and Süeda Çatakoğlu (Vocal coach and accompanist, Berklee College of Music).
The program runs from August 17-21 from 9.00-4.00pm.
Dance Pass: Age 12+
August 25 - September 3
Designed for dancers entering Intermediate Foundation and above, 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.00-7.00pm August 25 – September 3.
