(MPAC) Milford Performing Arts Center

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22 U.S. 6

Port Jervis, New York 12771

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
11 programs

About (MPAC) Milford Performing Arts Center

(MPAC) Milford Performing Arts Center, located in Port Jervis, New York, is a vibrant hub for performing arts education. They offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture talent across various disciplines, with a strong emphasis on dance. Students can explore a wide range of dance styles, including foundational techniques like Ballet, the energetic rhythms of Jazz and Hip Hop, the expressive flow of Contemporary, and the theatrical flair of Musical Theater. For those who enjoy rhythmic movement, Tap classes are also available. MPAC is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for students of all ages and levels, fostering a love for dance and the performing arts. Their commitment extends to developing well-rounded performers ready to take the stage.

Styles offered at (MPAC) Milford Performing Arts Center

Programs from (MPAC) Milford Performing Arts Center

11 programs available

Classes

Hip Hop

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Intermediate Tap

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Modern

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Theater Dance

Melissa began her career singing with the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Choir. She continued studying the performing arts at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Bowling Green State University before her move to New York City, where she received her professional training from the City’s best. Her professional credits span the Dinner Theater and Summer Stock circuits and includes performances at the Duplex Cabaret, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Symphony Space with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players. Melissa has been the Choreographer for Try-City Stage since its inception and choreographed over 15 productions with Presby Players. She is the resident choreographer for Delaware Valley and Port Jervis High Schools, for which she’s received critical acclaim for each. Melissa received the Helen Hayes Theatre Award for Outstanding Choreography in 1999 and was honored with Special Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Invaluable Service to the Community. Melissa joined MPAC in 2003, where she teaches tap and theater dance. The youngest students call her Ms. Melissa, but to the older students and parents alike she simply goes by Melissa.

Tap

Melissa began her career singing with the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Choir. She continued studying the performing arts at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Bowling Green State University before her move to New York City, where she received her professional training from the City’s best. Her professional credits span the Dinner Theater and Summer Stock circuits and includes performances at the Duplex Cabaret, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Symphony Space with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players. Melissa has been the Choreographer for Try-City Stage since its inception and choreographed over 15 productions with Presby Players. She is the resident choreographer for Delaware Valley and Port Jervis High Schools, for which she’s received critical acclaim for each. Melissa received the Helen Hayes Theatre Award for Outstanding Choreography in 1999 and was honored with Special Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Invaluable Service to the Community. Melissa joined MPAC in 2003, where she teaches tap and theater dance. The youngest students call her Ms. Melissa, but to the older students and parents alike she simply goes by Melissa.

tiny tots

Carla is a trained, classical ballerina that danced professionally with several companies such as Anglo-American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Colorado Ballet. She was privately coached by David Howard, Gelsey Kirkland, and Nanette Charisse. Carla has trained extensively with many of New York's finest teachers: Simon Dow, Willy Burman, Nancy Bielski, Mark Jelks, Madam Darvash, Peter Schabel, and Robert Tucker. As a teacher, Carla has choreographed high-scoring platinum and national award winning dances for companies in New York and Colorado. She opened MPAC in 2002, where she teaches ballet, Pointe, lyrical, combo, pre-K, and tiny tots classes. Carla is also the Artistic Director for the MPAC dance company. The youngest students call her Ms. Carla, but to the older students and parents alike she simply goes by Carla.

pre-K

Carla is a trained, classical ballerina that danced professionally with several companies such as Anglo-American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Colorado Ballet. She was privately coached by David Howard, Gelsey Kirkland, and Nanette Charisse. Carla has trained extensively with many of New York's finest teachers: Simon Dow, Willy Burman, Nancy Bielski, Mark Jelks, Madam Darvash, Peter Schabel, and Robert Tucker. As a teacher, Carla has choreographed high-scoring platinum and national award winning dances for companies in New York and Colorado. She opened MPAC in 2002, where she teaches ballet, Pointe, lyrical, combo, pre-K, and tiny tots classes. Carla is also the Artistic Director for the MPAC dance company. The youngest students call her Ms. Carla, but to the older students and parents alike she simply goes by Carla.

combo

Carla is a trained, classical ballerina that danced professionally with several companies such as Anglo-American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Colorado Ballet. She was privately coached by David Howard, Gelsey Kirkland, and Nanette Charisse. Carla has trained extensively with many of New York's finest teachers: Simon Dow, Willy Burman, Nancy Bielski, Mark Jelks, Madam Darvash, Peter Schabel, and Robert Tucker. As a teacher, Carla has choreographed high-scoring platinum and national award winning dances for companies in New York and Colorado. She opened MPAC in 2002, where she teaches ballet, Pointe, lyrical, combo, pre-K, and tiny tots classes. Carla is also the Artistic Director for the MPAC dance company. The youngest students call her Ms. Carla, but to the older students and parents alike she simply goes by Carla.

lyrical

Carla is a trained, classical ballerina that danced professionally with several companies such as Anglo-American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Colorado Ballet. She was privately coached by David Howard, Gelsey Kirkland, and Nanette Charisse. Carla has trained extensively with many of New York's finest teachers: Simon Dow, Willy Burman, Nancy Bielski, Mark Jelks, Madam Darvash, Peter Schabel, and Robert Tucker. As a teacher, Carla has choreographed high-scoring platinum and national award winning dances for companies in New York and Colorado. She opened MPAC in 2002, where she teaches ballet, Pointe, lyrical, combo, pre-K, and tiny tots classes. Carla is also the Artistic Director for the MPAC dance company. The youngest students call her Ms. Carla, but to the older students and parents alike she simply goes by Carla.

Pointe

Carla is a trained, classical ballerina that danced professionally with several companies such as Anglo-American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Colorado Ballet. She was privately coached by David Howard, Gelsey Kirkland, and Nanette Charisse. Carla has trained extensively with many of New York's finest teachers: Simon Dow, Willy Burman, Nancy Bielski, Mark Jelks, Madam Darvash, Peter Schabel, and Robert Tucker. As a teacher, Carla has choreographed high-scoring platinum and national award winning dances for companies in New York and Colorado. She opened MPAC in 2002, where she teaches ballet, Pointe, lyrical, combo, pre-K, and tiny tots classes. Carla is also the Artistic Director for the MPAC dance company. The youngest students call her Ms. Carla, but to the older students and parents alike she simply goes by Carla.

Ballet

Carla is a trained, classical ballerina that danced professionally with several companies such as Anglo-American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Colorado Ballet. She was privately coached by David Howard, Gelsey Kirkland, and Nanette Charisse. Carla has trained extensively with many of New York's finest teachers: Simon Dow, Willy Burman, Nancy Bielski, Mark Jelks, Madam Darvash, Peter Schabel, and Robert Tucker. As a teacher, Carla has choreographed high-scoring platinum and national award winning dances for companies in New York and Colorado. She opened MPAC in 2002, where she teaches ballet, Pointe, lyrical, combo, pre-K, and tiny tots classes. Carla is also the Artistic Director for the MPAC dance company. The youngest students call her Ms. Carla, but to the older students and parents alike she simply goes by Carla.


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Yes, (MPAC) Milford Performing Arts Center has morning availability. Monday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 3:30 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.