The Music and Dance Academy

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2525 Old U.S. 20

Elkhart, Indiana 46516

Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
14 programs

About The Music and Dance Academy

The Music and Dance Academy, located in Elkhart, Indiana, is a vibrant center for artistic expression, offering a diverse range of dance styles for students of all ages. With a strong foundation in classical training, the academy features dedicated classes in Ballet, ensuring students develop grace, technique, and discipline. For those drawn to energetic and expressive movement, Hip Hop and Jazz classes provide a dynamic outlet. The rhythmic precision of Tap is also a highlight, fostering coordination and musicality. Embracing contemporary movement, students can explore the fluidity and emotional depth of Contemporary dance. The academy also caters to those interested in partner dancing with a selection of Ballroom classes. For a fun and fitness-focused approach to dance, Zumba is available, blending energetic music with accessible choreography. While the website content doesn't list specific instructor names or founding year, the breadth of styles offered indicates a commitment to providing a comprehensive dance education within the Elkhart community.

Styles offered at The Music and Dance Academy

Programs from The Music and Dance Academy

14 programs available

Classes

Jazz and Hip Hop

What is the difference between Jazz and Hip Hop? Jazz is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as “Cats”. It is a more structured, technical, stage style of dance. Hip Hop is a fast, high energy performance style of dance seen in popular culture.

Tap

Tap requires rhythm and a great deal of coordination. We teach traditional Al Gilbert style tap that is on a graded curriculum. It does not match their grade in school.

Technique
Tuition is a lower amount that varies from $25-$35/month.

This is primarily a ballet technique class. Ballet is the foundation of dance and improves the quality of every dancer. It is extremely important. Expect barre work, strengthening, flexibility, jumps, turns, etc. There is no registration fee and no choreography. It is solely concentrated on working to become a better dancer all around. Expect large class and wide range of ages.

Prepointe/Pointe

PrePointe and Pointe are classes offered to our advanced students, students must audition or be placed in these classes.

Lyrical/Jazz

Lyrical is similar to ballet combining its technical aspects with freedom and fluidity of jazz. It is normally choreographed to the lyrics of a song. It often conveys deep emotion and dramatic feeling. Students must also take technique or ballet.

Ballet/Tap Combo

This combination class is broken down into 2 segments, offering the dancer 30 minutes of ballet, plus 30 minutes of tap. It’s a fun class that students will learn the techniques of tap and apply them to the beats and rhythms in music while also working on ballet technique and the fundementals of dance.

Twinkle Toes

This class is for 3-4 year olds. It’s a fun class that combines Creative Movement and Ballet while working gross motor skills and learning the basic fundamentals of dance. Marching, twirling, hopping, skipping, leaping are all skills students will work on, while also learning the basics of Ballet like the feet positions, plie, tendu, and more! This class is a great introduction to the world of dance along with working on social skills like following directions and meeting new friends.

Tiny Tumblers

Twinkle Toes is ages 2 through 4 year olds. It’s a 30 minute class that mixes Creative Movement and Tumbling. Through singing and movement, young children sharpen gross motor skills and spacial awareness while learning to dance and work on social skills like following directions and meeting new friends. Students will learn basic tumbling skills.

Competition Classes

Competition classes available.

Combo Classes

Students in Combo Classes only need to change shoes, not attire.

Hip Hop

Comfortable clothing that students can move around in!

Tap

Black leotard, shorts or leggings. Black tap shoes.

Jazz

Black leotard, shorts or leggings. Tan jazz shoes. Students can wear warmups over dance attire.

Ballet/Lyrical

Pink or black leotard or leotard dress/shorts/skirt, tights and pink ballet shoes. Toddler/younger classes can wear whatever colors they would like!


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact The Music and Dance Academy?

Call The Music and Dance Academy at (574) 210-9042 or visit http://www.themusicanddanceacademy.com/.

What city is The Music and Dance Academy in?

The Music and Dance Academy is in Elkhart, Indiana.

Does The Music and Dance Academy have a website?

Yes, you can find The Music and Dance Academy online at http://www.themusicanddanceacademy.com/.

What is The Music and Dance Academy's phone number?

Reach The Music and Dance Academy directly at (574) 210-9042.

What is the best way to contact The Music and Dance Academy?

The quickest way is to call (574) 210-9042 or visit http://www.themusicanddanceacademy.com/.