Kid Classes
Dance Classes for Kids
Mountain Contemporary Dance Arts (MCDA) in Louisville, CO offers a wide range of dance classes for kids throughout Boulder County, Colorado!
Daisy Program
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
(Ages 5*-9)
- 1-2 classes per week recommended
- Ballet/Tap
- Contemporary
- Jazz
- Tap
- Hip Hop
- Ballet
*5 year olds must be in Kindergarten to begin the Daisy Program
Sunflower Program
3rd through 5th Grade
(Ages 8*-11)
- 1-2 classes per week recommended
- Contemporary
- Modern
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Tap
- Hip Hop
- Bollywood
*8 year olds must have had at least one year of consistent recent prior dance experience
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
Ballet Classes (ages 5+)
Our ballet curriculum is based on contemporary technique training with a focus on healthy anatomical development. Alignment, strength, focus and musicality will be taught at all levels.
Jazz (ages 5+)
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 (ages 5+)
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' (ages 5+)
A social dance technique that includes dynamic footwork, funk styles (such as locking and popping), b-boying and b-girling (footwork, freezes, power moves, top rock) . Rhythm, community building and individual style are developed in this fun-filled class.
Tap Dance (ages 5+)
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.
MADE Performance Company (ages 8+)
Does your dancer have the passion for excelling further in the art of dance? Dancers will learn choreography in a range of styles and develop performance skills such as: focus, dynamics, theatricality, which will enable them to be more versatile and expressive performers. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform throughout the season in this elite company.