Dance for All Ages.

We are thrilled to be offering a multitude of dance styles for all ages in our brand new space in the County of Lacombe, Alberta!

  • MDC Explorers Program

    Mom and Baby Classes for babies 2-12 months, and Parented classes for ages 1-5

    Learn more

  • MDC Movers Program

    Recreational dance classes for ages 3-18. Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, musical theatre and Contemporary classes are available.

    Learn more

  • MDC Competitors Program

    High-caliber training and performance program that offers a multitude of styles for ages 5-18.

    Learn More

  • MDC Creators Program

    Formerly known as our Contemporary Collective. A training program for dancers 18 + interested in pursuing a career in dance.

    Learn more

MDC Explorers Program

  • Bouncing Babies

    Tuesdays | Jan 13 - Feb 26, 2025 | 11 - 11:45 am | 6 weeks | $80

    We will play and move together using developmental movement patterns and sensory experiences. Throughout the class, we will sing, spin, jump, skip, laugh, and dance together. While the focus of the class is movement, there will always be an opportunity for parents to discuss and share parenting strategies with each other.

    Coming soon…

    Baby and You

    We will play and move together using developmental movement patterns and sensory experiences. Throughout the class, we will sing, spin, jump, skip, laugh, and dance together. While the focus of the class is movement, there will always be an opportunity for parents to discuss and share parenting strategies with each other. 

    Infant Massage

    Parents come learn to massage their babies in a welcoming and supportive class! Massage is best for newborn babies up to crawling, however, all babies up to one year old are welcome. Parents participating will receive complimentary handouts of strokes learned, a free little bottle of massage oil. Ms. Carolyn is certified through the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM).

    Bustin’ Loose With Mother Goose

    The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children which focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, music, movement and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence in these areas with their child.

    Bonding with Baby!

    During this class we will sing and move with our little ones. We will be using some special

    movements to help with Brain development, teaching some neat infant massage techniques and doing some singing to enhance our special bond with babies while stimulating their language/communication skills.

  • Winter Wiggles

    Tuesdays | Jan 13 - Feb 26 | 10 - 10:45 am | 6 weeks | $90

    Dance the winter away with this parented class with Miss Angela and Miss Nadia. With your little one, you will skip, jump, spin and play in a multisensory, joyful experience.

    This class is for kiddos ages 1 (or walking) to 5 years old. Siblings are free!

    Coming soon…

    Zumbini

    The benefits of the Zumbini™ class are innumerable! The first benefit is the bonding, the time shared between caregiver and child. Other benefits include social, emotional, cognitive, motor, and language development. Music stimulates learning naturally. Music and movement tap into all three types of learners: visual, kinesthetic, and auditory. No matter which type of learner your child is, they can benefit from this music and movement program. Children learn through play, and the Zumbini™ format is based on just that: "Playing" with music!

    Wiggle & Giggle

    Wiggle & Giggle will encourage parents and kids to be active together, try new things, move and have fun. Being active together supports healthy, happy and secure parent-child relationships. “Music and movements help the body and the mind work together. Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression” We will be using music and movement activities in a fun and age appropriate way to get our wiggles and giggles out.

    Move & Groove

    Designed by an Early childhood Educator.

    Move and Groove is an active program that is designed to use musical activities and movements to aid in gross motor, attachment and literacy in children foster this with parents.

     We will use instruments, parachutes, ribbons, movements, and our voices.

    And more!

MDC Movers Program

In our recreational program, you are able to train in one or multiple styles of your choosing. Some styles of dance may include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop. Classes are 45 mins long and run from September to the end of May. Each style will be showcased at our year-end recital. This program is designed for ages 3-18.

  • Below are some of the styles we offer. Depending on the season and pre-registration, we many have more or less than what is listed below.

    Ballet

    Ballet is generally composed of fluid and precise movements that are both gestural and intricate. Maddox Dance teachers are certified in RAD.

    Jazz

    A style of dance that arose with Jazz music in the 20th century in the United States. While there are multiple styles of jazz dance such as African American vernacular jazz and Broadway Jazz, our teachers are certified in ADAPT Jazz which has more of a Broadway feel.

    Tap

    A rhythmical and percussive dance style. Dancers will focus on musicality and skill development.

    Our teachers are certified in ADAPT Tap.

  • Registration Fee: $50 per family

    Tuition: Cost for season from September - May

    One 45 min class per week : $415.80. Works out to a monthly cost of $51.97

    One 30 min class per week costs $333.33. Works out to $41.66 per month

    Costume Fee: $80 - $150 per recital Dance

    Stage Rehearsal Fee: $30

    Optional Fees: Photos, Recital Video, MDC Merch

  • Commitments

    Class length: 30 or 45 min

    Season: September - May

    Performances: Year-end recital

    Levels:

    Recreational Levels

    Littles Ages 3-5

    Movers Ages 6 - 18

  • Bring a water bottle to every class. There is a filling station at the studio.

    Ballet:

    Beige Ballet slippers

    Leotard, tights, no visible underwear, ballet skirt is optional OR t-shirt, and black shorts (above the knee)

    Hair must be pulled back into a ballet bun. Short hair must be pinned out of the face.

    Jazz/Tap/Acro/Musical Theatre/Lyrical

    Jazz: Beige Jazz shoes

    Tap: Beige Tap shoes

    Acro: Bare feet

    Musical Theatre: Jazz shoes

    Lyrical: Bare feet

    Clothes that the dancer is comfortable dancing in.

    Hair must be pulled back out of the face but does not need to be in a bun.

    Contemporary

    Bare feet

    Dress in layers for floor work (long pants/long sleeve shirt). Dancers may wear clothing that they feel comfortable in as long as it does not affect the safety of themselves or others (nothing overly baggy)

    Hair must be pulled back out of face, but does not need to be in a bun.

    Hip Hop

    Non-marking, clean indoor sneakers

    Comfortable, loose clothing (do not wear your ballet class wear). Clothing must not affect the safety of themselves or others.

    Hair can be worn down but must have an elastic available to put up if needed.

MDC Pre-Competitors

For dancers ages 5 - 9 interested in trialing a competitive season. Students can choose one or more styles of dance and will perform at one festival and the year-end recital.

  • Ballet

    Ballet is generally composed of fluid and precise movements that are both gestural and intricate. Maddox Dance teachers are certified in RAD.

    Tap

    A rhythmical and percussive dance style. Dancers will focus on musicality and skill development.

    Our teacher is certified in ADAPT Tap.

  • Registration Fee: $50 per family

    Tuition: Cost for season from September - May for one 60 min class per week: Monthly cost: $56.02

    Costume Fee: $80 - $150 per recital Dance

    Competition Fees: $67 per class per competition (Pre-competitors will only go to one competition)

    Optional Fees: Photos, Recital Video, MDC Merch

    10% discount if paid in full in September

  • Bring a water bottle to every class. There is a filling station at the studio.

    Teal Leotards, and ballet skirts can be purchased at www.maddoxdance.com,

    Shoes and tights can be purchased at June's Fantasy Costumes in Red Deer.

    Ballet and Tap

    • Beige Ballet slippers

    • MDC teal leotard, tights matching dancer’s skin tone, no visible underwear, teal ballet skirt is optional OR MDC teal t-shirt, and black shorts (above the knee)

    • Hair must be pulled back into a ballet bun. Short hair must be pinned out of the face.

MDC Semi-Competitors

For dancers ages 7 and up. Dancers can train in Jazz, Tap and Ballet and will perform 3 dances at 3 Alberta Based Competitions. There are no required classes for this program but styles are limited.

  • Ballet

    Ballet is generally composed of fluid and precise movements that are both gestural and intricate. Maddox Dance teachers are certified in RAD.

    Tap

    A rhythmical and percussive dance style. Dancers will focus on musicality and skill development.

    Our teacher is certified in ADAPT Tap.

  • Registration Fee: $50 per family

    Tuition: Cost for season from September - May for one 60 min class per week: Monthly cost: $56.02

    Costume Fee: $80 - $150 per recital Dance

    Competition Fees: $67 per choreo class, per competition

    Optional Fees: Photos, Recital Video, MDC Merch

    10% discount if paid in full in September

  • Bring a water bottle to every class. There is a filling station at the studio.

    Teal Leotards, and ballet skirts can be purchased at www.maddoxdance.com,

    Shoes and tights can be purchased at June's Fantasy Costumes in Red Deer.

    Ballet, Jazz and Tap

    • Beige Ballet slippers

    • MDC teal leotard, tights matching dancer’s skin tone, no visible underwear, teal ballet skirt is optional OR MDC teal t-shirt, and black shorts (above the knee)

    • Hair must be pulled back into a ballet bun. Short hair must be pinned out of the face.

MDC Competitors Program

In our competitive program, dancers will train a minimum of 2.5 hours a week, will perform at 3 or 4 competitions/festivals and participate in our year end recital. This program is designed for ages 8 and up and is split into levels determined by ages, skill level, and hours of dancing per week. For dancers ages 5 and up interested in competing, please view our pre-competitive option below.

  • August 16th, 2024

    Time Slot 1: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (for dancers that were in Pre-competitive, Level 1 last season, Fast Track this summer or have less than 5 years competitive experience.)

    Time Slot 2: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (for dancers that were in Level 2 and 3 last season or have had more than 5 years of competitive experience.)

    Please register for your time slot in your Parent Portal. Choose the 2024/25 Season tab, where you will get a peak of the drafted fall schedule, and search for Competitive Assessment. If you're unsure about which time slot you should attend, please reach out via email - info@maddoxdance.com . If your dancer is unable to attend the assessment, please let us know so that we can make alternate plans for ensuring they are placed in the correct level.

    Class details

    There is no need for your dancer to prepare anything for their assessment. During their time slot we will lead a class that consists of Ballet, and Jazz within the hour. Please bring appropriate footwear, classwear (Bodysuit and tights or shorts above the knee and black t-shirt) and water.

    How leveling works:

    We are anticipating having 5 competitive levels this coming up season which is very exciting. Some of the classes in the fall schedule you will notice have combined levels. We did this in order to have a larger group in those styles of dance. A dancer's level will be determined using the following criteria:

    Age: age will be considered during placement in order to follow competition guidelines.

    Skill requirements: an ever-changing list of skills that must be correctly and consistently executed before advancement to the next level.

    Behavior: a dancer's attitude, willingness to learn, attendance, and accountability will be considered when being assessed.

  • Ballet

    Ballet is generally composed of fluid and precise movements that are both gestural and intricate. *Technique class required for all competitors.

    Contemporary

    An exploration of how the body can move. These classes focus on dynamic shifts, groundedness, and floorwork. Mobility of the spine and creating authentic movement is a priority. *Corresponding technique class required.

    Jazz

    A style of dance that arose with Jazz music in the 20th century in the United States. While there are multiple styles of jazz dance such as African American vernacular jazz and Broadway Jazz, our teachers are certified in ADAPT Jazz which has more of a Broadway feel. *Corresponding technique class required.

    Tap

    A rhythmical and percussive dance style. Dancers will focus on musicality and skill development. Our teachers are certified in ADAPT Tap. *Corresponding technique class required.

    Musical Theatre

    Practice your skills as a triple threat. Using drama, and voice in dance in one showstopping performance. *Jazz Technique is highly encouraged.

    Lyrical

    Dance that tells a story. Typically uses fluid, soft movement qualities.

    Acro

    *Corresponding technique class required.

    Hip Hop

    Conditioning

    Team building | Strength work | Injury prevention | Mindfulness

  • Required Classes:

    • Conditioning

    • Ballet Technique

    • The styles’ corresponding technique classes. For example: Suzy wants to compete in Jazz. She must also enroll in Jazz Choreography, and Jazz Technique.

    Competitions: Three Alberta based competitions

    Rehearsals: Stage rehearsal

    Year-end Recital

  • Registration fee, class fees, costume fees, competition fees, rehearsal fee.

    Registration Fee: $50 per family

    Costume Fee: between $90-$160 per class

    Tuition per month

    • 30 min classes $41.66

    • 45 min classes $51.97

    • 60 min classes $68.47

    Stage Rehearsal Fee: $30

    Competition Fee: $67 per choreography class per competition

    Extra Work Fees: $30 Admin Fee, Solo $250 -$400, Duet $150 per dancer, Trio $125 per dancer. Fees vary depending on teacher rates.

    Optional Fees (variable)

    • Dancers photos

    • Dancers Swag

    • Recital Videos

  • Teal Leotard, shorts, leggings, and ballet skirts can be purchased at www.maddoxdance.com, and shoes and tights can be purchased at June's Fantasy Costumes in Red Deer.

    Ballet

    • Beige Ballet slippers

    • MDC teal leotard, tights matching dancer’s skin tone, no visible underwear, teal ballet skirt is optional OR MDC teal t-shirt, and black shorts (above the knee)

    • Hair must be pulled back into a ballet bun. Short hair must be pinned out of the face.

    Jazz/Tap/Acro/Musical Theatre/Lyrical

    • Jazz: Beige Jazz shoes

    • Tap: Beige Tap shoes

    • Acro: Bare feet

    • Musical Theatre: Jazz shoes

    • Lyrical: Bare feet

    • MDC teal leotard, tights that match the dancer's skin tone, and black shorts, or leggings OR MDC Teal t-shirt, and black shorts (above the knee)

    • Hair must be pulled back out of the face but does not need to be in a bun.

    Contemporary

    • Bare feet

    • Dress in layers for floor work (long pants/long sleeve shirt). Dancers may wear any all-black attire that they feel comfortable in as long as it does not affect the safety of themselves or others (nothing overly baggy) OR an MDC teal leotard with shorts or leggings.

    • Hair must be pulled back out of face, but does not need to be in a bun.

    Hip Hop

    • Non-marking, clean indoor sneakers

    • Comfortable, loose clothing (do not wear your ballet class wear). Clothing must not affect the safety of themselves or others.

    • Hair can be worn down but must have an elastic available to put up if needed.

Adult Classes

  • Gen-x Movement

    Let's move without pain, without worry, without judgment. Let's move for ourselves and nobody else. Let's move to gain freedom in our joints and move to feel lightness in our souls.

    In each class, we will work on a series of very gentle low-impact strength exercises and a dance combo to some 80s tunes.

    Beginner Contemporary

    Contemporary dance technique for people ages 18 +. The class will consist of floorwork, dynamic shifts, and movement efficiency. No dance experience is required.

    Inter/Advanced Contemporary

    Contemporary dance technique for people ages 16 +. The class will consist of floorwork, dynamic shifts, and movement efficiency.

    Previous dance experience required.

  • Class fees are the only costs asociated. There will be no year-end recital.

Live Schedule

 

Sign up today.

We can’t wait to dance with you!