Dance Classes in Louisville, CO
Mountain Contemporary Dance Arts (MCDA) in Louisville, CO offers a wide range of dance classes and ballet classes for children ages 2 to teens. MCDA is the place for family education in dance in Boulder County, Colorado!
Dance Classes for Toddlers | Dance Classes for Kids | Dance Classes for Teens
Why choose MCDA?
Our professional and healthy dance curriculum reflects the evolving concert dance forms students will encounter at the collegiate and professional level. We are dedicated to fostering your dancer’s physical, mental, social and emotional intelligence. We have a team of professional, talented, motivating and mature instructors with years of experience and training.
MCDA Programs/ Levels
Watch your dancer grow!
Our program is designed for dancers of all ages, abilities and interests. You will see your dancer progress and grow through our curriculum from a toddler to a teen! Level placement will be recommended by the MCDA director and staff, and is determined by a comprehensive and thoughtful evaluation of the dancer’s experience, technique, social and emotional maturity, and age.
Sweet Pea Program (Creative Dance)
An introductory creative dance curriculum for toddlers and young dancers
Ages: 2.5+
1 class per week recommended
Twinkle Stars (Ages 6 months-2 years and Caregivers), Dance With Me (Ages 18 months-3 and Caregivers), Little Movers (Ages 2.5-3.5), Storybook Ballet / Tap (Ages 3-5) *Level II Ages 4+, Storybook Jazz/Hip Hop (Ages 3-5), Creative Ballet/Gym Combo (Ages 3-4), Hip Hop/ Gym Combo (Ages 3-4)
Daisy Program
Young Dancers
Ages: 5+
Level II Courses: Ages 7 + with experience (or by invitation)
*5 year olds must be in Kindergarten and have previous dance experience to begin the Daisy Program
1-2 classes per week recommended
(Ballet/Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop, Ballet/Gym Combo, Ballet, Contemporary, Contemporary/Gym Combo, Jazz/Contemporary, Breakin’/Hip Hop, Breakin’/Hip Hop/Ninja Zone Combo)
Sunflower Program
Youth Dancers
Ages 8+ (3rd Grade+)
Level I: Beginning Level II: Intermediate Level III: Advanced
Minimum of 2-3 classes per week is recommended
(Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary/Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Breakin’/Hip Hop, *MADE JR Company)
Lilac Program
Pre-Teen and Teen Dancers
Ages 11+ (6th grade +)
Level I: Beginning Level II: Intermediate Level III: Advanced
Minimum of 3-4 classes per week is recommended
(Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Ballet/Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Breakin’/Hip Hop, *MADE JR or SR Company)
Violet Program
Teen Dancers
Ages 13+ (8th grade+)
Level I: Beginning Level II: Intermediate Level III: Advanced
Minimum of 4-5 classes per week is recommended
(Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary Ballet/Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Breakin’/Hip Hop, *MADE SR or Elite Company)
Rose Program
Pre-Collegiate Dancers
Ages 15+ (10th grade +)
Level I: Beginning Level II: Intermediate Level III:Adv/Pre-Professional
Minimum of 5+ classes per week is recommended
(Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary Ballet/Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Breakin’/Hip Hop, *MADE Elite Company)
Boys Program
Breakin’/Hip Hop, Breakin’/Hip Hop, Ninja Zone Combo
*All our classes are co-ed and we encourage our male dancers to sign up for all styles offered in our program.
Adult Dancers
Open level curriculum (beginners are welcome)
1-3 classes per week recommended
Seasonal Offerings Include Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin Fitness, Contemporary, Tap, Ballet, Ballet for Babywearers
How will I see the most progress in my dancer?
Whether taking one ballet class, or six dance classes, we will always see progress and growth in a dancer. Ultimately though, a dancer will need to invest more time in the dance studio to make significant advancements. Below is a guide to help you and your dancer decide how many classes would be a good fit based on the level you’d like to see your dancer reach.
Recreational Dancer: From age 5+ should take 1-2 dance classes per week
Intermediate Dancer: From age 7+ should take 3-4 dance classes per week
Advanced Dancer: From age 9+ should take 5-6 dance classes per week
How to choose the most appropriate level for your dancer?
The MCDA levels (based on technique, experience, maturity and age) are a guide in selecting appropriate dance classes. We ask that you trust our knowledgeable dance staff in their recommendations. If you are conflicted about class selection, we recommend starting at a lower level (we’d always prefer to invite a student into a more advanced class than ask them to move to a lower level). If taking multiple classes, your dancer may be in different levels depending on their experience in a particular style of dance. Each dancer’s journey is unique and we are dedicated to seeing your dancer reach their full potential through safe and positive progress through our curriculum.
How long will my dancer stay in each level?
For dancers to achieve the necessary physical, technical, mental and artistic development we recommend that our students remain in the same level for 2-3 years. Recommendations for the next level will be made by their current instructor at a culminating point in the year (typically at the end of the spring or summer program).
Contact Mountain Contemporary Dance Arts!
From our Louisville, CO dance studio, Mountain Contemporary Dance Arts offers dance & ballet classes and dance camps, for kids, toddlers, teens and adults throughout Boulder County including Lafayette, Broomfield, and Erie, Colorado.