Our Classes

Students will learn the traditional form of dance that trains the body and the mind. They will develop flexibility, strength, control, coordination, line and musicality. Ballet is the foundation of all styles of dance and a must for any aspiring dancer!

Here at Mj’s House of Dance we cater to our more serious and experienced dancers by focusing on their strengths and individuality.

Our competition students will be able to improve their current dance technique, as well as learn many new skills and tricks every week. Our goal is to improve each student by highlighting their successes, growing their confidence and always being a positive influence in their dance journey. Our competition students have their own classes, special workshops and trips, and attend 4-5 competitions per season. Our competition dancers are required to attend 3 local dance conventions per season, to take classes with talented new teachers and be inspired by each other’s company and friendship.

We would like to offer you a private lesson if you are interested in joining our team. Please email us at mj@mjdanceli.com.

Our Dancers are given opportunities beyond local and National Dance competitions. With the support and guidance of MJ and her staff, our students can be found modeling for Glamour Costumes and Tiger Friday, performing in front of the camera for television and movies, and dancing at the Elite Joffrey School.

MJ’s House of Dance Company Dancers are offered real-world job training which includes how to audition successfully, how to prepare a résumé, and yearly headshots.

Our Hip Hop classes explore multiple styles of the culture, and the most up-to-date movement and styles! Our students will learn everything from old school to new school! Every hip hop class here is a dance party for the mind and body!

Dancers are introduced to basic movement and dance vocabulary, as well as learning to share, use patience, and utilize their memory skills. Props, musical instruments, and acro mats time is also included. A perfect start for 2-3 year olds!

Students will learn ballet-based technique (turns, leaps, jumps) while learning to put them together in exciting, energetic combinations. Students will get to experience traditional jazz (Broadway, Fosse, Giordano) to Contemporary style jazz

Lyrical combines the beauty of ballet with the strength of jazz creating a unique style of dance. This technique focuses on strength, technique, fluidity, balance, extension and emotion. Choreography uses movement and expression to convey the meaning of the lyrics of the music or the mood of the song. These classes are choreography-focused, and also include warm-up, strengthening improvisation.

Our comprehensive musical theatre program offers a combination of voice, acting, and dance training for the aspiring Broadway star. Our curriculum includes voice training with live accompaniment, as well as dance training with experienced instructors. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of acting and how to navigate the stage. Scene work, including monologue and dialogue work, will be done weekly. Students will have the opportunity to perform in our annual musical theatre showcase in addition to our end of year showcase. This program is perfect for the multi-talented performer.

Dancers will learn the exciting movement to both ballet and tap in this class! In this creative, fun atmosphere, dancers will begin to master the skills they learn from week to week, building a strong sense of pride and understanding. This class is for ages 3-6 years.

Our Tap classes focus on all the different styles of tap. Students can experience a range from the always-entertaining Broadway style, to the modern-day style of hoofing.