MCPA - Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts

Classical Ballet & Contemporary Dance

for all ages

MCPA offers professional dance training for all ages and levels, from the beginning pre-schooler to the aspiring professional. Classes are available for ages 2 1/2 and older, from beginner through professional levels in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and tap.

New students are welcome to try a class any time for free!

Email: mcpafrontdesk@comcast.net or call 443-438-4525

Photo credit: Ruzika Puskas-Ragontse

dance

Classes

See all of the classes available for open registration for ages 2 1/2 and older.

calendar of

Events

A calendar full of important dates for our MCPA families.

Professional

Training

Find out more about our year round professional training program, and how to schedule an audition for ages 6 and older.

Testimonials

“I am so grateful to be a part of a dance studio that takes the art of dance so seriously. There is such a wonderful balance of discipline, fun and an extraordinary self confidence in each and every dancer. My daughter has been dancing here at MCPA for 8 years now and we couldn’t have found a better place to dance. I take great pleasure in recommending MCPA to all those who would like to learn to dance, whether through competition or a regular class just for fun.”

Tenera Braxton, Parent

“My daughter has grown exponentially as a dancer since starting at MCPA 3 years ago. I love how the teachers push her to be better with every class and dance competition.”

Rosey Ragontse, Parent

“My daughter has been attending MCPA since she was 3 years old attending creative movement classes. She is currently 9 years old and is in the preprofessional program where she has learned the values of respect, responsibility, kindness, and hard work. MCPA has a very welcoming staff with highly qualified and experienced instructors.”

Sanita Coles, Parent

“The carefully selected faculty at MCPA taught me the discipline and technique necessary to enter the professional world of performing arts. MCPA has not only provided me with a well rounded education in dance, but has been a family and support system as well. ”

Miranda Quinn, Student at The Juilliard School

“My daughter, Samiyah, has been a member of the MCPA family since the age of 4. I have watched her grow from a shy little girl under the loving and nurturing instruction of Mrs. Lindsay’s KInderdance class to a beautiful mature dancer who, at the age of 11, has been acknowledged at various regional and national competitions and conventions for her technique. I am so proud of her and very thankful for the exceptional level of instruction that she has received over the past 7 years.”

Khaliah Blackwell, Parent

News & Upcoming Events

MCPA has been nominated as Best of Baltimore for dance training. If you want to see MCPA selected as the best dance studio, click below for the link to vote! Of course then you'll see all the news on WHY our dance studio is nominated with all the fantastic successes at our recent ballet and dance competitions!