Miami Childrens Theater and Soul Purpose Studios unite to teach the the serious musical theater student all about dance. Any young person interested in a good musical theater B.F.A. or working professional career must be well versed in ballet basics and the many styles that make for a musical theater career: tap, jazz, modern, lyrical. Our goal at MCT Dance is to prepare the serious musical theater students for the next level and to create something akin to a corps de ballet – a group of MCT-trained dancers that will be featured in our shows. MCT and Soul Purpose Studios have the following classes to get you going:

1. Musical Theater Basics – Level 1 – Mondays from 4:30 to 6 pm at the Alper JCC. This is a great introductory dance class for students ages 8 through 12 or have no dance experience. Instructor Erika Johnson will teach introductory exercises, steps, combinations and the basic vocabulary of musical theater dance.

These introduction to ballet classes are designed for MCT kids who are wary of entering the ballet world because of the stereotypical trappings associated with ballet. Uniforms. Recitals. Expensive equipment. As Alison Hesh said at our open house, she doesn’t care if you show up in sweats, athletic gear or a unitard; this class is about technique and learning the basics. It will lead the student to being a better dancer in any dance idiom they ever undertake in the future.

2. Musical Theater Tap – Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Alper JCC. Our students are really loving tap instructor Nicole Fernandez. Students taking these classes will have a decided advantage in upcoming auditions – Millie for sure and at least one 2012 Broadway Bound show will feature tapping.

3. Introduction to Ballet for Teens – Saturdays from 12 to 1 pm. This class will be held at Soul Purpose Studios located at 8768 SW 133 Street (by the Falls). This is a great class for MCT kids that are in a show or can’t get to a class during the week. Again, a class taught with musical theater kids in mind – with an emphasis on learning ballet introductory positions and strengthening technique.

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