Dance & Fitness Classes @ Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

You can't have the Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance without the dance. Since its inception, the MST&DA has featured some of the most talented instructors around. No matter what your age, skill level or personal goals, there is a class for you. For days and times, please visit our class schedule.



Dance Classes
Little Dancers
Ages: 18 months - 3 years
Taught By: Debra Orenstein
   

Little movers and shakers will enjoy dancing, movement, music, rhythm games and stories in this fun class. Basic locomotor movement and age-appropriate developmental skills and concepts are all incorporated into this lively program. For little boys and girls and their care-givers. Come on - let's dance!


Creative Movement Boys and Girls
Ages: 3 - 5
Taught By: Debra Orenstein
   

Give children the opportunity to explore their
creativity in a supportive, noncompetitive and age-appropriate setting. Creative movement encourages children to express who they are while developing self-confidence, social and motor skills
through an enriching class experience with their peers


Tap
Ages: 4 - Adult
Taught By: Marietta Clark
   

Develop technique, style, musicality & tap vocabulary. From the basics to traditional, rhythm tap, funk & musical theatre styles. Fun and great exercise for all.


Creative Pre-Ballet & Pre-Ballet
Ages: 3 - 5
Taught By: Debra Orenstein and Marietta Clark
   

Learn basic dance vocabulary and technique through ballet, modern and creative dance.


Hip-Hop
Ages: 8 - Adult
Taught By: Barbara Parker
   

Encourages creative expression and potential through dance while jamming to the latest beat.


Jazz
Ages: 6 - Adult
Taught By: Mary McCatty
   

Focus on style and performance with emphasis on dance technique. Great for dance enthusiasts, young actors and those looking for a fun workout.


Ballet
Ages: 6 - Adult
Taught By: Makiko Ishimori
   

Classical ballet with barre & center work that develops strength, body alignment, flexibility, gracefulness and musicality.


Ballroom: Latin Styles and More
Ages: Older teens and adults
Taught By: Xavier Auza
   

Beginners welcome in Level 1; returning or experienced students will enjoy Level 2. Eight-week sessions. No partner necessary. Fun for everyone.




The dance studio

 

 

 

Dance Recital

Students perform in a May 2003 dance recital

 

 

 

Dancers on the line

A scene from 2004's Dancers on the Line, the 5th Annual Dance Project

 



Fitness Classes

Ballet Strength and Stretch
Taught By: Theresa Herron
   

Come enjoy the dance and music of ballet! Focus will be on basic choreography from ballet that helps to strengthen the body and improves alignment, posture, coordination, balance and flexibility. Designed for adult beginner students.


Aeropump
Taught By: Barbara Parker
   

Low-impact aerobic workout, combined with free weights & basic floor exercise. Designed for every fitness level.


IM=X Pilates
Taught By: Barbara Parker
   

Combination of Pilates, yoga, Alexander technique & core body movements. Designed to correct body alignment.


Yoga
Taught By: Theresa Herron and Debra Orenstein
   

Increase strength, energy level, muscle tone, flexibility, and overall sense of well-being in a friendly and supportive setting.


Ethnic Dance Aerobics
Taught By: Theresa Herron
   

Combines Latin, Afro-Caribbean, Middle Eastern-Belly and other international dance forms to world music; low-impact.


Zumba
Taught By: Barbara Parker
   

Forget the workout! Join the party! Tone and sculpt your body while moving to hot Latin and International dance rhythms. This dynamic class is exercise in disguise. Come prepared to sweat and laugh.


The Main Street Theare & Dance Alliance Dance Studio

The dance studio

 

A scene from an MST&DA Performance

A scene from 2004's Dancers on the Line, the 5th Annual Dance Project