ABOUT MELISSA


Born and raised in Timmins, Ontario, Melissa Kelly is a graduate of the Intensive Teacher Training Program at Canada's National Ballet School. She began dancing at the tender age of five, and at the end of her training in Timmins, she obtained her teaching certificate with The Society of Russian Ballet. At NBS, she obtained her l.S.T.D National Dance and Cecchetti ballet teaching certifications, as well as a mark of distinction on her diploma from The National Ballet School. Melissa also trained with one of Toronto's finest hip hop and tap artists, Shawn Byfield. She also undertook Latin classes in order to add diversity to her training. Towards the end of her studies in Toronto, she also obtained her Full-Membership certification with the C.D.T.A. The intense three year program allowed her to study in direct relation with professional dance artists. Dancers and teachers from all over the world attend this school and it produces only the finest dance educators in North America. With twenty years of dance training, Melissa continues to pursue her passion by bringing her expanded knowledge to the Northern community of Timmins. She ensures the highest quality of dance training to all who love to dance!

ABOUT THE DANCE ACADEMY
Our motto at MKDA is Live, Love & Dance.  We make it our priority to ensure quality dance training while having fun.  Our programs are all recreational and, for the more serious dancer, we offer ballet examinations through the Cecchetti Society of Canada.  With all the evolution in dance, we are dedicated to provide fresh, new moves with a cutting edge.  We offer classes to students ages 3 to 70!  We are honoured to be voted TIMMINS FAVORITE DANCE ACADEMY IN 2008 & 2009!!

- Parent & Tot (3 years old)
- Creative Ballet (ages 4-5)
- Ballet (ages 6+)
- Pointe (min. of 11 years of age)
- Jazz (ages 5+)
- Tap (ages 5+)
- Hip Hop: separate boys and girls classes depending on registration (min. of 8 years of age)
- Adult classes
(ages 18+ in ballet, modern, house & hip hop)
- Tap Examinations with The Canadian Dance Teachers Association (C.D.T.A)
- Ballet Examinations with The Cecchetti Society of Canada
- Latin classes (Salsa in 2010-2011 season)
- House Dancing (min. of 16 years of age)
- Modern Dance (min. of 12 years of age)

-NEW TO MKDA IN 2010-2011.....ACROBATICS!!
Offered to students ages 6-16 and taught by Melanie Black.  Melanie is the Head Coach of the Timmins Gymnastics Club and has many years of coaching and professional skills to offer to the MKDA dancers.

Hey Parents! Do you have another child that wants to join the fun of dancing? Here's your chance to make the family dance; get a 10% discount when you enroll two or more family members, (it can even be yourself!)

 

Fall registration for the 2010-2011 Dance Season will be held on Monday, August 23rd from 6:30-9:00pm and Tuesday, August 24th from 6:30-8:00pm in Studio A.  

This new dance facility was renovated in order to accommodate the dancers and their parents.

• 2 large studios at 2000 square feet

• Very high ceilings

• Imported, professional dance flooring that helps reduce the risk of injuries

• Professional dance barres

• Practice stage to help improve performance skills

• Two large changing room areas; one for boys and one for girls

• Parent observation room with a one-way mirror

• Bilingual service

• Professional sound system




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