Midwest Dance Mechanix

Available for purchase at the front desk or online through your Parent Portal, our summer punch cards offer you 5 classes of your choice (must be level appropriate for the dancer) for $60. Buy as many as you would like to use over the summer! Note: Any unused "punches" will be forfeited at the close of the Summer session.

Summer is a great time to explore new styles of dance! With longer days and no homework awaiting at home, Summer can be the perfect time to try new classes while also maintaining your commitment to technical development. At MDM, we continue to offer over 75 classes per week throughout the summer so that dancers can continue to grow during the summer months! AND... we have lots of fun camps and Master classes to meet the needs of every dancer!

Dancers must have a minimum of three years of serious ballet training and be committed to weekly ballet training. In general, dancers must be skilled a level 4 ballet class unless otherwise approved.

For dancers en pointe, two ballet classes per week are required. One must be a technique class and the other can be a technique class or a specialty class such as Partnering or Variations.

Dancers ages 14+ require one contemporary class per week at MDM. Ongoing training in contemporary ballet styles is crucial for members of this company.

Dancers ages 14+ require three ballet classes per week at MDM. Ongoing training in classical ballet styles is crucial for members of this company.

Dancers ages 9 - 13 require one contemporary class per week at MDM. Ongoing training in contemporary ballet styles is crucial for members of this company.

Dancers ages 9 - 13 require two ballet classes per week at MDM. Ongoing training in classical ballet styles is crucial for members of this company.

We will continue to invite parents to observe select classes via ZOOM, primarily our Tiny Dancer classes. This is a policy that we feel enhances our ability to provide excellent dance instruction as well as excellent customer service.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program developed for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best.

Lyrical is a form of creative expression; a story set in motion. This form merges both ballet and jazz styles and is designed to express the emotion of the song with beautiful movement and style.

Contemporary dance is one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world. Although originally informed by and borrowing from classical, modern, and jazz styles, it has since come to incorporate elements from many styles of dance.

Acrobatic Dance, or "Acro" as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements.

Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. Tap is all about rhythm and is an excellent class to help dancers learn musicality and timing.

Jazz is a stylized, fast paced form of dance that employs many of the same concepts of ballet with slight technical variations. Jazz is performed to upbeat music and is characterized by bold moves and sharp angles.

Dance + Act + Performance Quality = Music Theatre. Musical Theatre dancing is less of a particular style, and more of a description of dancing that is rooted in the diverse history of Broadway musicals.

Hip Hop is the style most frequently seen on TV, Tok Tok and in music videos. Movements are fast, bouncy, sharp and FUN! Hip Hop is characterized by swag, attitude, and groove!

Ballet training is the foundation for all styles of dance. It teaches proper placement, alignment, balance, technique and control. Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized steps and gestures.

Our introductory classes for Tiny Dances focus on a combination of Ballet & Tap to create a strong foundation of both technique and musicality.

This fun, introductory class rotates weekly through six exciting dance styles—Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, and Dance Team—giving dancers a chance to explore each one. With a new style to discover every week, Tiny Dancers will build confidence, learn new skills, and find their favorites while having a blast!

It's not too early to get your 3 - 5 year old on the mat to begin working on strength & flexibility skills that are foundational for Tumbling and Acro. MDM is an Acrobatic Arts certified studio and follows the Acrobatic Arts progressive curriculum for preschool and elementary aged children. The Acrobatic Arts Preschool curriculum focuses on physical literacy. This is not a program designed to teach young students back handsprings and walkovers! You can expect to find skills like: Pike Position, Skipping, Marching, Pre Cartwheel, Plié, Tendu, etc. The focus of this program includes learning the acro positions, locomotive skills (jumping, hoping, etc), balance skills, classroom behaviour skills, movement concepts, cooperation and social skills. The magic is in the repetition, the report cards, coloring pages, imaginary play, fun and games.

This high-energy, fun-filled class designed just for kindergarteners to explore the exciting world of jazz and pom dance! Through imaginative games and playful routines, dancers will learn foundational jazz steps like kicks, jumps, and turns—while colorful pom-poms add extra sparkle and flair to every move. This POM-tastic class builds rhythm, coordination, and technique in an upbeat, encouraging environment. It’s the perfect introduction to styles not offered in the preschool program and pairs beautifully with Ballet/Tap or Jazz/Hip Hop combo classes!

This exciting program is designed just for kindergarten-aged dancers who are ready to grow, explore, and shine! Kinder-Kidz features two dynamic combo class options: Ballet/Tap, which alternates weekly between graceful ballet technique and lively tap rhythms, and Jazz/Hip Hop, an energetic mix of styles that builds flexibility, coordination, and self-expression through fun routines and upbeat music. Whether your dancer prefers twirls and tip-taps or grooves and jazz hands—or wants it all—each class nurtures confidence, musicality, and imagination in a positive, encouraging setting. The best part? You can choose one or take both for the ultimate dance adventure! Different styles, same ingredient: FUN!

This exciting program is designed just for kindergarten-aged dancers who are ready to grow, explore, and shine! Kinder-Kidz features two dynamic combo class options: Ballet/Tap, which alternates weekly between graceful ballet technique and lively tap rhythms, and Jazz/Hip Hop, an energetic mix of styles that builds flexibility, coordination, and self-expression through fun routines and upbeat music. Whether your dancer prefers twirls and tip-taps or grooves and jazz hands—or wants it all—each class nurtures confidence, musicality, and imagination in a positive, encouraging setting. The best part? You can choose one or take both for the ultimate dance adventure! Different styles, same ingredient: FUN!

This upbeat Hip Hop/Jazz Funk combo class is designed for tiny dancers ready to try out a new style. Ditch the ballet shoes, lace up your tennis shoes, and hit the floor for high-energy combos, fun music, and confidence-building fun. Perfect for little ones who want to move, shake, and dance with plenty of attitude and flair!

Our Taps & Twirls program is specially designed for 3- and 4-year-olds, offering a fun, structured introduction to both tap and ballet. Dancers alternate weekly between lively tap technique and graceful ballet, building coordination, flexibility, musicality, and self-expression in an engaging and supportive environment. Beyond the physical benefits, our curriculum also nurtures important life skills like cooperation, self-control, and discipline. This playful combo class boosts confidence and sparks imagination—perfect for little ones who love to twirl and make music with their feet!

This joyful and engaging class is designed for toddlers and their caregivers to explore movement and music together! Perfect for little ones 18 months and up, Move with Me encourages motor skill development, rhythm, and coordination through playful dance activities, songs, and interactive props. With a focus on connection, creativity, and fun, guardians actively participate, helping their child feel supported and confident as they take their first steps into the world of dance. No dance experience needed—just a willingness to move and have fun together! With the use of props such as tambourines, ribbon rings, parachutes, balls and more, dancers explore a wide range of creative movement and musicality exercises and games. Parents, grandparents or guardians will participate in dancing and assisting their dancer while also making special memories to last a lifetime! Each class ends with a freestyle "dance party"!

No matter your age or ability, register to try a FREE class & let's get moving!

Our Kinder-Kidz programming is set up to expose young dancers to ballet, tap and jazz which will build a strong technical dance foundation. Beginning at age 5, dancers will be able to expand their class options to take 2-3 classes per week.

For dancers ages 2-4, getting started with one Taps & Twirls class per week is ideal. Beginning at age 5, dancers will be able to expand their class options to take 2-3 classes per week.

New students are invited to get started with a FREE trial class in each of our main dance disciplines; ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop.

New students are invited to get started with a FREE trial class in each of our main dance disciplines; ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. Our Kinder-Kidz programming is set up to expose young dancers to ballet, tap and jazz which will build a strong technical dance foundation.

New students are invited to get started with a FREE trial class in each of our main dance disciplines; ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. For dancers ages 2-4, getting started with one Taps & Twirls class per week is ideal. Beginning at age 5, dancers will be able to expand their class options to take 2-3 classes per week.

New students are invited to get started with a FREE trial class in each of our main dance disciplines; ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. Click the button below to request a FREE trial class. Ballet is foundational for all other dance disciplines and we encourage all serious dancers to take a minimum of 1-2 ballet classes per week to solifdy their technique base.

Join us for a magical journey through Clara’s enchanting world, inspired by the classic Nutcracker tale. Each week, follow Clara as she explores new wonders and meets extraordinary characters from the classic ballet story. Each week, dancers will meet costumed characters from the cast of The Short & Suite Nutcracker and dance with them!

Get ready for the ultimate dance party—Pajama Jam style! This one-day pop-up camp is all about comfy vibes, high-energy dancing, and glow-in-the-dark fun! Dancers will rock their favorite PJs while learning fun, upbeat choreography, then light up the dance floor at our glow party, complete with washable body paint, neon accessories, and blacklight magic! It’s a night-time party in the middle of the day—so grab your glow gear and get ready to JAM!

Ready to stretch, leap, turn and train the day away with our talented in house instructors? If you are looking to hone your technique and expand your technical ability this summer, this is the summer workshop is for YOU! Dancers will train in ballet & jazz daily as well lyrical and contemporary, jazz funk and hip hop. Dancers will also work on strength and flexibility and learn exercises to continue progressing in these areas. The workshop will be primarily technique focused, but will be sprinkled with just the right amount of fun combos to help dancers flex their mental muscles as well. Dancers will be grouped based on age and skill level.

Enrollment for Summer Camps generally opens in March. Each summer, we offer a wide variety of camps for dancers ages 3 - 18. Camp space is limited so be sure to register early and join in the dance FUN!

IT'S A PARTY IN THE USA! Filled with high-energy choreography, patriotic party vibes, and all things red, white, and blue, this camp is the ultimate way to dance into the 4th of July. Dancers will groove to upbeat, all-American hits, enjoy festive games, and show off their star-spangled spirit in a grand finale dance party. Grab your best red, white, and blue gear and get ready to party like it’s the 4th of July! Dancers will be grouped based on age.

Step into the magical world of Wicked for one short day of dancing, fun, and Broadway-inspired excitement! This one-day pop-up camp will have dancers learning lively choreography to their favorite songs from Wicked, including hits like "One Short Day, "Popular," and "Defying Gravity." With themed games, creative movement, and a touch of Oz-worthy magic, this camp is perfect for any dancer who dreams of dancing in the Emerald City. Don’t miss your chance to dance, sparkle, and defy gravity—if only for one short day! Dancers will be grouped based on age.

For one exciting day only, dancers will jump into the world of TikTok and learn the hottest kid-friendly viral dancestrending right now! This high-energy pop-up camp will feature fun choreography, creative content challenges, and trendy video-making fun—all designed for kids to dance, express themselves, and shine like a social media star (no account needed!). Dancers will be grouped based on age.

Lights, camera, DANCE! Performing for the camera is a whole different ballgame, and in this camp, we’re diving into the unique skills that make dancing on film look effortless and dynamic. From understanding camera angles to refining your movement for the lens, we’ll help you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. We’ll also work on capturing stunning action shots, finding your best lines, and learning how to highlight your strengths in photos and video. These skills are crucial for dancers looking to take their performance to the next level—whether it’s for auditions, social media, or professional opportunities. Plus, it’s going to be a blast! Join us and let’s make some dance magic on film. Dancers will be grouped based on age and skill. Must be skilled at Advanced Jazz 1 in order to participate.

Get ready to dance, dazzle, and drop the beat like today’s biggest pop icons! At Instafamous: Pop Star Dance Tour, dancers will learn high-energy routines to the hottest hits from Taylor Swift, Tate McRae, Chappell Roan, Ariana Grande, and more. Each day will be packed with superstar fun, from lip sync battles and red carpet photo shoots to DIY pop star accessories that bring the glam. Plus, dancers will step into the spotlight for Music Video Day, where they’ll film their own mini music video—just like their favorite stars! With a final Tour Finale Performance to show off their moves, this camp is all about confidence, creativity, and living the #Instafamous dream! Dancers will be grouped based on age and skill. All skill levels welcome!

ARE YOU READY TO DANCE THROUGH LIFE? Join us for a magical dance camp inspired by the spellbinding musical Wicked! Each day, dancers will bring a new twist to the dance floor with themed choreography set to iconic songs like "Popular," "No Good Deed," and "Defying Gravity." Inspired by Wicked’s unforgettable characters and moments, dancers will have the chance to channel their inner Glinda, Elphaba, or even Fiyero while enjoying fun surprises and creative elements each day. No flying required—just bring your energy and love for dance! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking for a unique way to connect with the magic of Wicked, this camp is sure to be an unforgettable adventure. Dancers will be grouped based on age and skill. All skill levels welcome!

Are you ready to bend and twist and stretch and get in tip top dancing shape? Then this is the camp for you! Start your summer off with this fun acro and dance conditioning camp that will hone your acro skills and push you towards your flexibility goals. The acro portion of the camp will be taught by Acrobatic Arts certified instructors and the conditioning portion will be taught by Gyrotonic certified instructors. Dancers will be grouped based on age and acro skill level.

Saddle up for a high-energy dance adventure where rhythm meets rodeo, and every dancer shines! This dynamic dance camp is designed for performers of all levels who want to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and have a boot-scootin’ good time. With themed games, creative choreography challenges, and plenty of sparkle, Rhinestone Roundup is the ultimate blend of fun and fundamentals. So grab your boots, bring your best energy, and get ready to dance your heart out at Rhinestone Roundup! Dancers will be grouped based on age.

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Summer is officially here and it's time to celebrate with a Princess Parade! All 3 - 8 year old aspiring princesses are cordially invited to a royal dance celebration! Each day, dancers will meet a new Disney Princess, watch a movie clip or read her story, learn a short dance choreographed to her movie theme song, and finish with the royal Princess Parade and Dance Party! To prepare them for the daily Princess Parade, dancers will get a new princess accessory to add to their royal wardrobe and will get to take them home at the end of the camp. Dancers are welcome to come dressed in regular dance clothes or in any kind of princess attire! Dancers will be grouped based on age and skill. All skill levels welcome!

Fairies & Mermaids & Unicorns, OH MY! Unleash your inner unicorn and join us for a MAGICAL dance adventure filled with FIN-tastic music, sparkling choreography & whimsical games. Your dancer will be treated to a daily dose of magic, a sparkly craft, and a fun dance accessory to keep! DAY 1: Unicorn Sparkles DAY 2: Mer-Magical Mermaids DAY 3: Whimsical Fairy Frolic Dancers will be grouped based on age.