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Mission

Monroe Dance Company provides professional caliber training for all dance levels in a positive environment that focuses on hard work, discipline, responsibility, respect, and teamwork. We strive to develop dancers who are well-rounded in every genre of dance. Dancers train in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, and tap to achieve this versatility.

Dancers are presented with many performance opportunities including local community events such as the Monroe Apple Festival and DanceFest, and represent MDA at competitions in the Spring. Dancers have the option to participate in master classes taught by dance professionals and experience live dance performances to enhance and deepen their understanding of the art form.

We proudly host team-bonding activities for our dancers such as picnics, parties, sleepovers, and more to build friendships that will last a lifetime.

Artistic Directors

Jayme Wappel and Meghan Quinn

Contact

directorsmdc@gmail.com

Companies

Mini Company
Junior Company
Teen Company
Senior Company
Spotlight Company

Auditions

In-person at Monroe Dance Academy on Sunday, May 16th!

12-12:45pm - Ages 8 & under

1-1:45pm - Ages 9+

Unable to attend, but still interested in auditioning?

We’re here to help! Email directorsmdc@gmail.com for more info!

Companies

Mini, Jr, Teen, Sr Companies

Description:

Monroe Dance Company offers dancers in four age categories a competitive performance company.

Ages:

Mini (Ages 8 and Under)
Junior (Ages 9-11)
Teen (Ages 12-14)
Senior (Ages 15-19)

Involves:

Choosing dance as a priority over other extracurricular activities
Attendance to two competitions and one convention
Weekday classes/rehearsals
One Saturday rehearsal per month
Opportunity to audition for solos, extra groups, and guest choreographers
Classes & workshops with guest teachers/choreographers at Monroe Dance Academy
Attendance to MDA's Summer Dance Intensive (5 days)
Participation in Winter Showcase and Gala
Optional team bonding events - company picnic, lock in studio sleepover, holiday party, family game night, end-of-year party

Requirements:

Dancers will perform jazz, contemporary, and production numbers at competitions and local events
Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in extra group dances (tap, street jazz, ballroom) as well as solos, duets, and trios
Jr, Teen, Sr - Required to be at the studio taking a minimum of five classes including jazz, ballet, contemporary and more
Mini - Required to be at the studio taking a minimum of four classes including jazz, ballet, contemporary and more

Spotlight Company

Mini, Jr, Teen, Sr Companies

Description:

Spotlight is Monroe Dance Company's recreational performance company.

Ages:

Teen/PreTeen

Involves:

Choosing dance as a priority over other extracurricular activities
Attendance to two competitions
Weekday classes/rehearsals
One Saturday rehearsal per month
Opportunity to audition for solos
Classes & workshops with guest teachers/choreographers at Monroe Dance Academy
Attendance to MDA's Summer Dance Intensive (3 days)
Participation in Winter Showcase and Gala
Optional team bonding events - company picnic, lock in studio sleepover, holiday party, family game night, end-of-year party

Requirements:

Dancers will perform one musical theater group number and one jazz production at competitions and local events
Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in solos, duets, and trios
Required to be at the studio taking a minimum of three classes including musical theater, ballet and jazz or lyrical/contemporary

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