Monona Academy of Dance - Dance studio in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
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Monona Academy of Dance

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838 Grove Street

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4:30 - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
35 programs

About Monona Academy of Dance

Monona Academy of Dance, nestled in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, is a premier destination for dance education with a rich legacy dating back to its founding as Jean's School of Dance in 1948. Building on the foundation established by Jean Zwiefel and carried forward by her daughter JoJean, the academy fosters self-esteem, discipline, and a profound love for movement in individuals aged three to over a century. Our comprehensive curriculum offers a vibrant spectrum of dance instruction, catering to aspiring professionals and those seeking artistic fulfillment. Students can explore foundational Pre-Ballet, advanced Ballet techniques, the rhythmic complexities of Tap, the dynamic energy of Jazz, and the cutting-edge street style of Hip Hop. Modern dance explorations engage with concepts of time, space, and effort, while Beginning Acro introduces foundational acrobatic skills. For those interested in social dance, Ballroom instruction covers waltz, foxtrot, swing, polka, and cha-cha for all ages and experience levels. Monona Academy of Dance also highlights dedicated programs like the MAD City Company and the Dance Wisconsin performance group, offering significant performance and competition opportunities. Graduates have achieved remarkable success, pursuing professional careers with renowned companies such as Milwaukee Ballet, Louisville Ballet, River North Dance Co., and on Broadway. Our welcoming environment, coupled with a structured academic year featuring regular recitals, showcases student progress and artistry.

Styles offered at Monona Academy of Dance

Programs from Monona Academy of Dance

35 programs available

Classes

private lessons in Ballroom

private lessons in Pilates

weekly drop-ins

Adult/Teen Drop-In

Classes available weekly at Intermediate or Open Level. Available for dancers 13+. Time slot sign up is updated at the start of each week.

Ballroom

Learn the waltz, foxtrot, swing, polka & cha-cha for weddings or just for fun and fitness at any age or experience level.

Pilates Reformer Private Lessons

Taught by a certified instructor. Geared toward the dancer and developing overall strength.

Partnering

Pas De Deux class for intermediate to advanced students. Students learn the art and skill of partnering.

Boys' Classes

Class to focus on quality of movement, technique and strength issues that male dancers, 9 to 14 years of age, face.

Pilates

Mat Pilates to focus on strengthening muscles, lower back, pelvic floor, hips, glutes and abdominals through exercises.

Yoga

A class to help dancers gain more flexibility, strength, balance, and master breathing techniques.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)

An innovative program developed for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory to achieve their personal best in classical ballet.

Beginning Acro

Taught by an instructor certified in the Acrobatic Arts technique. Learn proper placement and technique for the foundations of AcroDance including handstands, cartwheels and bridges. Learn transitions from the above into dance steps.

Modern III, IV, V

Movement is explored through use of concepts of time, space and effort. The use of momentum and gravity, the articulation of the upper body, the use of parallel leg positioning, and weight distribution that is low to the ground. Previous dance experience a requirement. Corresponds to Ballet level. Placement by instructor only.

MAD City Hip Hop III

Placement by audition

MAD City Hip Hop II

Placement by audition

MAD City Hip Hop I

Placement by audition

Advanced Hip Hop

Ages 12+ with previous experience and or placement by instructor

Intermediate Hip Hop

AGES 8-10 (previous experience) AGES 11-12 (beginners)

Beginning Hip Hop

Introduction to basic steps, rhythm, vocabulary, and encourages using their personality in their dancing.

Jazz II, III, IV, V

Learn different styles including lyrical, musical theater, jazz and funk.

Jazz I

Get introduced to the basics, memorizing steps in patterns, and strengthening for future material.

Tap I, II, III, IV, V

The next levels following the beginning class. Class consists of perfecting the student's tap technique and musicality, building speeds, and creating more complex patterns of steps.

Beginning Tap

Class develops the student’s awareness of musical rhythm, introduces basic tap vocabulary, and explores making and differentiating sounds in tap shoes

Ballet I, II, III, IV, V

These classes range from intermediate to pre-professional ballet levels. The focus is on perfecting the student's ballet technique. Pointe work is taught in Ballet IV and V.

Beginning Ballet

Class focuses on basic ballet technique, proper body alignment, flexibility and muscle control. Students will be introduced to ballet barre exercises and center combinations.

Pre-Ballet II

Introduction to dance and movement, focusing on motor skills, coordination, balance, and preparatory ballet movements and positions.

Pre-Ballet I

Introduction to dance and movement, focusing on motor skills, coordination, balance, and preparatory ballet movements and positions.

Drop-in Privates

Weekly Friday private lessons available on a first-come, first serve basis with rotating instructors. Time slot sign-up is updated at the top of each month.

Friday Pop-Up Classes

Friday evenings with rotating instructors. Class line-up and sign-up available at the top of each month.

Friday 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Open Teen/Adult Tap

An intermediate level class for adults or teens familiar with Tap terminology. Class consists of a warm up and then various combinations in center and across the floor.

Monday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Open Teen/Adult Jazz

A beginning to intermediate level class. Starts with stretching and then moves into across the floor and combinations.

Monday 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Mini, Junior, and Teen MAD City Company

These groups learn teamwork through the competition experience. Dancers are required to study ballet, tap, and jazz. Optional classes are Modern and Hip Hop. Rehearsing on Saturday mornings they learn small and large group dances that are competed at local and or regional competitions. MAD City Dancers also open and close the two annual Monona Academy of Dance recitals along with performing their competition experience pieces. Placement into teams is determined by an annual audition in May. Inquiries always welcome. Check out our COMPETITION page for more info.

Open Teen/Adult Ballet

An intermediate level class meant for adults with past ballet experience and an existing vocabulary in Ballet.

Tuesday 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM

Courses

Continuing Teen/Adult Ballet

For the teen or adult who has some ballet experience but wants to continue to build vocabulary and stamina before trying out an Open Level class. Over the 10 weeks, we will work up to a full Ballet class with a barre, center, and across the floor. New steps and the technique behind them will be explained in-depth.

Beginning Teen/Adult Ballet

For the teen or adult who has always dreamed of trying Ballet but has no past experience. We will start with the basics and over the 5 weeks work up to a Ballet barre and some steps in center. New steps and the technique behind them will be explained in-depth.

Wednesday 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Monona Academy of Dance?

Call Monona Academy of Dance at (608) 221-4535 or visit https://www.mononaacademyofdance.org/.

Does Monona Academy of Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find Monona Academy of Dance online at https://www.mononaacademyofdance.org/.

What are Monona Academy of Dance's hours?

Monona Academy of Dance is open Monday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:30 - 7:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact Monona Academy of Dance?

The quickest way is to call (608) 221-4535 or visit https://www.mononaacademyofdance.org/.

What days is Monona Academy of Dance open?

Monona Academy of Dance is open on Monday, Wednesday.