At MEM Dance Theatre, we believe that dancing should be a fun, enriching experience. Our dancers learn various techniques and styles of choreography, develop their performance skills, and gain experience performing in a variety of settings. They also form lasting friendships with their team members and with dancers from other studios.
By participating in our classes and performances, our dancers become a part of the MEM Dance Theatre family. We strive to create a supportive environment where everyone can express themselves freely and can appreciate the unique gifts of their fellow dancers.
At MEM Dance Theatre, we celebrate the joy of dance and the importance of community. Our dancers gain valuable experience and knowledge in various styles of choreography and performance, and create meaningful connections with their peers. By becoming a part of our family, our dancers can feel connected to something bigger than themselves and learn to appreciate the differences and gifts of others.
Acro is a style of dance that combines a variety of dance styles with precision acrobatic elements such as contortion, inversion balances, and tumbling. It teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline, and focus. Junior students will start learning skills such as forward and backward rolls, backbends, handstands, and cartwheels. Intermediate and Advanced students will learn to combine all of their balance and skills into intricate sequences with more advanced tumbling. Junior Level Acro students will perform in a June Matinee Recital. Intermediate Level Acro students will perform in the June Evening recitals. Advanced Level Acro is offered as a technique class only with no recital performance.
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Acting and Theater
The theatre program at MEMDT runs year-round, offering acting instruction, drama workshops, and performance opportunities. September thru June we offer Acting I for the younger student and Acting II for the older student. Each summer we also offer three 2-week “Summer Spotlight Theatre” camps for 7-14-year-olds who are interested in all aspects of performing including singing, dancing, acting, and more.
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Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dances. Body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength, and technique are methodically developed thru barre and center floor work. PMD offers exceptional ballet training from beginner thru advanced pre-professional levels. Ballet class is required for all students with the exception of Acro, Acting, and Hip Hop only. Please read class levels for ballet class requirements. Classes described as ballet technique will not perform in the June Recitals.