Merced Academy of Dance - Dance studio in Merced, California
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Merced Academy of Dance

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645 West Main Street

Merced, California 95340

17 programs

About Merced Academy of Dance

Merced Academy of Dance, a cornerstone of the Merced, California community since 1986, offers a comprehensive and enriching dance education for ages 3 to adult, from beginner to advanced levels. Under the directorship of Jane Vann-Bryan, the academy cultivates confidence, strength, poise, and a lifelong love for movement in a nurturing and supportive environment. Students can explore a diverse range of dance styles including Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Barre, and Acrobatics. Many of our dedicated faculty, including Assistant Director Brianna MacArthur, Joe Downs, Kristen Brown, Audra Edwards, Colby Hanning, Carson Downs, Ember Wootten, and Alex Perez, are principal members of the Merced Civic Ballet Company, bringing invaluable professional performance expertise to the classroom. Merced Academy of Dance is committed to making dance accessible and enjoyable for all, providing a welcoming space for students to discover their potential and grow as artists. The studio offers flexible tuition payment options for yearly, semester, or 10 monthly installments, with provisions for registration and performance fees, as well as accommodating illness-related absences for make-up classes.

Programs from Merced Academy of Dance

17 programs available

Classes

Classes for boys and girls ages 3-Adult • Beginner to Advanced

Confidence, strength, poise and the joy of dance. Come and experience all that dance has to offer.

Advanced Contemporary

permission by director

Company Ballet

permission by director

Adult Ballet

adults 18 years and up

Jr. Company Ballet

Level to be assigned by the Director

Advanced Intermediate Ballet

Level to be assigned by the Director

Jr. Co./Adv. Intermediate Contemporary

Level to be assigned by the Director

Intermediate Ballet

4th - 5th grade 10 years and up (level to be assigned by the Director)

Beginning Ballet Level 2

2nd - 3rd grade 7 - 10 year olds

Beginning Ballet Level 1

K-1st grade 5 - 7 year olds

Introduction to Dance & Movement

preschool (must be potty trained) 3 & 4 year olds

Trial classes
$15.00

Trial classes are $15, paid before the trial class.

Adult Ballet Classes
$135.00

Adult Ballet Classes are on a punch card system, with 10 classes for $135. Trial classes are $15, paid before the trial class. This card never expires, allowing you to have the freedom to come and go when your schedule allows. You can take two classes per week all throughout the month, come once a week, or simply whenever you have time throughout the year.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Classes for boys and girls ages 3-Adult • Beginner to Advanced focusing on confidence, strength, poise and the joy of dance. Come and experience all that dance has to offer.

Camps

Camp B (Jr High and High School)
$275.00

This camp allows beginner and intermediate dancers to explore many different styles of dance and to develop the strength and stamina necessary for more advanced levels of dance. They will study ballet, jazz, modern, and musical theater dance. They will also participate in lunch time discussions on various dance topics with special guest teachers. They will learn ballet terminology and history and create a camp memory book.

Mon.-Fri. 10am - 2pm
Camp A (5-10 year olds)
$225.00

This camp allows young children to experience many different styles of dance. They will explore ballet, jazz, modern, and musical theater dance. They will learn ballet terminology and discuss the stories of the great classical ballets. Each dancer will create their own costume and camp memory book.

Mon.-Fri. 10am - 1pm
Camp C (Company Levels)
$325.00

This camp is for the more experienced dancer who wishes to experience the excitement of a summer intensive. Daily classes in ballet, jazz, modern, musical theater, yoga, pointe, and pas de deux combine with lunchtime seminars on dance related topics. Resident and guest instructors offer dancers a variety of new styles and ideas.

Mon.-Fri. 9:30am - 3pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Merced Academy of Dance?

Visit Merced Academy of Dance at http://www.mercedacademyofdance.com/.

What are Merced Academy of Dance's prices?

Classes at Merced Academy of Dance range from $15 to $325.

What city is Merced Academy of Dance in?

Merced Academy of Dance is in Merced, California.

How much do classes cost at Merced Academy of Dance?

Classes at Merced Academy of Dance range from $15 to $325.

Does Merced Academy of Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find Merced Academy of Dance online at http://www.mercedacademyofdance.com/.