Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy - Dance studio in Scotia, New York
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Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy

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105 Mohawk Avenue

Scotia, New York 12302

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 1:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
28 programs

About Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy

Nestled in Scotia, New York, Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy stands as a vibrant hub for artistic expression. This esteemed institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture dancers of all ages and skill levels. Their diverse range of disciplines includes foundational techniques in Ballet and Modern dance, alongside dynamic exploration in Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Aspiring performers can also hone their skills in Tap and Musical Theater, preparing them for the stage and beyond. Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy is committed to providing high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive environment where creativity flourishes and passion for dance is ignited. Their dedicated faculty guides students through rigorous training, encouraging technical precision and artistic interpretation in every class.

Styles offered at Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy

Programs from Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy

28 programs available

Classes

Jazz y exercise

This class will focus on building strength, balance, and flexibility through a variety of dance choreographies that incorporate weights and elastic bands. This class is ideal for people who want a fun work out, or dancers who are looking to advance their dance training. Optionally, attendees are encouraged to bring ankle and wrist weights, elastic bands, water bottle, and sweat towel.

Dance Fitness

This class will focus on building strength, balance, and flexibility through dance choreography, floor and standing exercises, weight training, and stretching. This class is ideal for people who want a fun work out, or dancers who are looking to advance their dance training. Optionally, attendees are encouraged to bring ankle and wrist weights, elastic bands, water bottle, sweat towel, and yoga mats.

Gospel Worship Lyrical

This class will focus on lyrical and ballet movement techniques to christian music. This class will be an opportunity for dancers to dance for God in a therapeutic and safe environment. This class will include ballet and lyrical class elements such as ballet barre, across the floor, and choreography to christian music. This class includes optional opportunities to perform the choreography learned in class for the community.

Acro

This class will focus on learning tricks and gaining flexibility that young dancers can include in their choreography. This acro class will focus on stretching, the fundamentals of tricks such as cartwheels, somersault, pike jump, and splits. This class will encourage dancers to gain strength and flexibility while also learning about the ways to stay safe while practicing these tricks. Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen to take notes of what they learne d .

Make Music and Stories

Our Make Music and Stories class is an opportunity for young artists to get a first taste of musical theater in a fun and educational way. This class will focus on music with fun instruments, dancing, story telling, improv and acting games, and character development.

Baby Ballet

This class focuses on teaching young dancers the fundamentals of rhythm, body awareness, fluidity, musicality, class organization, sharing, and flexibility through follow the leader, exercises, games, and short dance phrases across the floor. Parents or guardians must be present in class.

Tap

This class is intended to provide dancers with more information about the fundamentals of tap dance through rhythm training, body awareness, and agility training. Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen to take notes of what they learned.

Triple Threat (Music, Acting, and Dancing)

This class is ideal for artists interested in learning more about the non-dancing aspects of musical theater. This class will cover basic music, acting, and singing fund a mentals through a variety of exercises. The music aspect will go over basic music theory, rhythm, and how to read and follow sheet music. The singing aspect will go over basic vocal and breathing techniques, how to harmonize, and how to prepare for a vocal audition. Lastly, the acting aspect of this class will cover acting techniques such as enunciation, facial and body emotions, character building, script annotation. Attendees are encouraged to bring a pen and notebook.

Write a Musical

This class will teach the artist how to write and perform a musical from start to finish. This class will include script writing and analysis, acting and improv, singing warm ups, dance warm ups, choreography, character development, and team work. This class allows the artist to work together to come up with approximately 30 min to an hour long musical theater performance that they will collaboratively write themselves and then perform for a live audience.

Musical Theater

This class will focus on using fundamentals of musical theatre choreography and jazz technique as it relates to the Broadway stage. This will include a warm up, center work, across the floor, along with other exercises that will use Broadway choreography. These sections will allow the dancers to learn musicality, flexibility, how to pick up choreography quickly, and how to use theatrical body language and facials. Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen to take notes of what they learned.

Lyrical

Lyrical classes focus on classical ballet technique through a more fluid and relaxed lense. Lyrical involves more fluid movements while the dancer's tell a story. This class focuses on increasing the dancers artistry, fluidity, story telling, strength, and flexibility. Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen to take notes of what they learned.

Pointe

Pointe classes are invite-only and will allow the dancer to dance in pointe shoes. Through three sections of barre, center, and across the floor, dancers will increase their ability to dance en pointe while gaining strength, technique, and balance. Optionally, dancers are encouraged to bring ankle and wrist weights. Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen to take notes of what they learned after

Ballet

Ballet classes focus on learning ballet technique, musicality, fluidity, artistry, flexibility, and strength. Through three sections of barre, center, and across the floor, the dancers will develop better posture, flexibility, strength, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Optionally, dancers are encouraged to bring ankle and wrist weights. Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen to take notes of what they learned.

Contemporary

Contemporary classes focus on learning techniques such as contract and release, articulation of the body, storytelling, rhythm, floor work, jumps, and turns. Contemporary will increase the dancer's technique, strength, artistry, musicality, coordination, flexibility, bravery, self-confidence, and full body expression. Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen to take notes of what they learned.

Write a Musical, Modern Art Dance Company Rehearsal

These are performance-based classes, specifically 'Write a Musical' and 'Modern Art Dance Company Rehearsal', which are not eligible for drop-in options and are crucial for participation in performances and recitals.

30 minute private lesson
$35.00

A 30-minute private lesson focused on specific areas of improvement, offering a shorter, intensive session for personalized dance instruction.

45 Minute private lesson
$50.00

A private lesson session lasting 45 minutes, providing tailored guidance and technique development for individual students.

1 hour private lesson
$65.00

A one-hour private lesson offering personalized instruction and focused attention from an instructor to help students improve their dance skills.

Young Artists Class
$20.00

This specialized class is designed for young artists and includes all necessary supplies. It is offered at a fixed rate per class without any discounts.

Unlimited classes per month
$190.00

This enrollment option provides access to all available classes offered by the academy within a calendar month, allowing for maximum participation and exploration.

Five weekly classes per month
$175.00

This package offers five classes per week for the month, totaling around twenty classes, providing an extensive and immersive dance experience.

Four weekly classes per month
$150.00

This package includes four classes per week for the entire month, resulting in approximately sixteen classes, designed for dedicated students.

Three weekly classes per month
$125.00

This package offers three classes per week for the duration of the month, totaling around twelve classes, for students seeking a more comprehensive dance education.

Two weekly classes per month
$100.00

This package provides enrollment for two classes each week throughout the month, amounting to approximately eight classes, for more intensive training.

Single weekly class per month
$58.00

This package includes one class per week for the entire month, totaling approximately four classes, offering a consistent learning schedule.

All classes offered in 1 day drop-in
$40.00

This option allows individuals to attend all the classes that are offered within a single day as a drop-in, providing maximum exposure to the academy's offerings.

Single drop-in class
$15.00

This is a single session class that can be attended without commitment to a full month's enrollment. It provides flexibility for individuals wanting to try out a class.

Workshops

Write a Musical for the Bible

This class will teach the artist how to write and perform a Bible story as a musical from start to finish. This class will include script writing and analysis, acting and improv, singing warm ups, dance warm ups, understanding the Biblical story we are telling through musical theater, choreography, character development, and team work. This class allows the artist to work together to come up with approximately 30 min to an hour long Biblical based musical theater performance that they will collaboratively write themselves and then perform for a live audience.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy?

Visit Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy at https://themodernartacademy.com/.

How much do classes cost at Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy?

Classes at Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy range from $15 to $190.

Is Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy open on weekends?

Yes, Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

What are Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy's hours?

Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy is open Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 1:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Does Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy offer morning classes?

Yes, Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy has morning availability. Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 1:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.