Teen Classes
Dance Classes for Teens
Mountain Contemporary Dance Arts (MCDA) in Louisville, CO offers a wide range of dance classes for teens throughout Boulder County. MCDA offers classes for teens of all levels, including advanced/pre-collegiate level training as well as classes for teens new to dance!
Lilac Program
Middle School Dancers
(Ages 11*-14)
- 2-4 classes per week recommended
- Contemporary
- Modern
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Tap
- Hip Hop
- Bollywood
- PrePointe
*11 year olds must have had at least one year of consistent recent prior dance experience
Violet Program
Teen Dancers
(Ages 13*-18)
- 3-5 classes per week recommended
- Contemporary
- Modern
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Tap
- Hip Hop
- Bollywood
- PrePointe
*13 year olds must have had at least two years of consistent recent prior dance training in multiple styles
Rose Program
PreCollegiate Teen Dancers
(Ages 13*-18)
- 5+ classes per week recommended
- Contemporary
- Modern
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Tap
- Hip Hop
- Bollywood
- Pointe
*13 and 14 year olds must have had at least three years of consistent recent prior dance training in multiple styles

Ballet Classes

Jazz
A theatrical style, jazz uses stylized footwork, leaps and turns in rhythmic combinations. More lyrical and percussive styles of movement and pop music will be included in this class.

Contemporary / Modern
A technique based in discovery and individuality, contemporary/modern focuses on development through the movement fundamentals of time, space and energy. Partnering, floor work, improvisation and composition are included in the class.

Hip Hop and Breakin'

Tap
A style of dance that uses footwork and sound to create percussive relationships with music. A variety of tap styles, including hoofing and “Broadway” styles of tap will be introduced in the tap coursework.

Contemporary Ballet/Pointe/Pre-Pointe

MADE Performance Company (ages 8+)
M.A.D.E
An inspiring student dance company for dedicated and creative dancers! Join M.A.D.E. for our upcoming Season
M.A.D.E (Mountain Arts Dance Ensemble)
is MCDA’s resident student dance ensemble. MCDA is dedicated to providing a professional atmosphere for our performance company that puts your dancer’s artistic expression first. Our company members learn about the art of collegiate and professional concert dance, health, friendship, creativity, team work, and life skills that they will carry with them long after the applause subsides.
As a MADE company member, your dancer will have the opportunity to: