
About MCPA - The Facility, Staff, Programs, & Opportunities!


Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts is a 9,000 square foot, state- of-the-art dance training facility for dancers of all ages and abilities. Boys and girls, ages 2.5 through adult, grow into confidant performers through our comprehensive, professional training program.
The Facility
- Five spacious studios with barres, full length mirrors, state of the art sound systems, and sprung floors with "marley" surfaces
- Observation windows in all studios
- Retail dancewear store carries all shoes, leotards, and other dancewear students need - as well as gift and boutique items
- Plenty of well-lit parking
- In-house performance space - complete with stage lighting
- Convenient locker rentals available for students
- Designated homework spaces and computer station for students
The Staff
- Friendly, caring teachers for all ages and levels
- Faculty members that commute from NYC every weekend to provide cutting edge choreography and classes for advanced students
- Our teachers have trained students who have been awarded numerous top honors in the National and International arena in both ballet and comtemporary styles
- Over 100 years combined experience on the MCPA staff
The Programs
- Fun and exciting Creative Movement and Kinderdance classes for ages 2.5-5 - discovering the joy of dance while building a solid foundation for the future
- Combination classes for ages 5-7 ~ pre-ballet/jazz/tap classes are convenient and FUN!
- Classical ballet training program for ages 7 and older
- Pre-professional five day per week program for serious ballet students
- Career/guidance counseling program for all students beginning in eighth grade
- Competition Team for students interested in competing locally in jazz, lyrical, and tap
- Hot Shots National Dance Team, a nationally recognized team for advanced students who compete in jazz, lyrical, and tap - ranked among the best dance teams in the United States
- Private lessons and coaching available in all subjects
- Master Classes with guest teachers from all over the USA
- Dancecamp and Summer Intensive programs offered in June, July, & August
The Opportunities
- Spring Gala performance opportunity for all students - gorgeous costumes, professional dance floor, & experienced lighting designers ensure that all dancers have a chance to shine
- Private coaching for National and International Ballet Competitions
- Personalized, individual scheduling allows for flexibility, maximum growth, and focus in certain subjects for students, if they so choose
- Student choreography showcases for older students
- Annual full-length professional Nutcracker performance, complete with Nationally and Internationally recognized guest artists
- Travel opportunites for members of either competition team - across the US and abroad
- The convenience of a nationally recognized jazz and contemporary program in the same location as a classical ballet training school
- Contemporary concert performances for our non-profit MCPA Dance Ensemble members
- Scholarships available for graduating seniors
Conveniently located in Harford County, Maryland, we are only minutes from Bel Air, Fallston, Abingdon, White Marsh, Edgewood, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Essex, Middle River, and Baltimore!
New students are welcome to try a dance class at any time for FREE! Call today to schedule your free dance lesson ~
We can't wait to meet you!