Dance & Fitness Classes At-A-Glance
You can't have the Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance without the dance. Since its inception, the MST&DA has featured some of the most talented instructors around. No matter what your age, skill level or personal goals, there is a class for you. For days and times, please visit our class schedule.

  • Moving Rhythms for Tots
  • Creative Pre-Ballet/Pre-Ballet
  • Tap
  • Hip-Hop
  • Jazz
  • Ballet
  • Ballroom: Latin and More
  • Musical Theatre Workshop
  • Dance Fitness Workout
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Yoga
  • Aeropump
  • IM=X Pilates
  • Ethnic Dance Aerobics
  • Qi Gong


  • Dance Classes
    Moving Rhythms for Tots
    Ages: 18 mos - 3 yrs
    Taught By: Debra Orenstein
        Emphasizes the natural joy of movement with music, rhythm, play, storytelling and props. Parents participate.


    Creative Pre-Ballet & Pre-Ballet
    Ages: 3 - 5
    Taught By: Debra Orenstein
       

    Learn basic dance vocabulary and technique through ballet, modern and creative dance.




    The dance studio
    Ballet
    Ages: 6 - Adult
    Taught By: Mary McCatty and Makiko Ishimori
       

    Classical ballet with barre & center work that develops strength, body alignment, flexibility, gracefulness and musicality.


    Tap
    Ages: 4 - Adult
    Taught By: Marietta Clark and Mary McCatty
       

    Develop technique, style, musicality & tap vocabulary. From the basics to traditional, rhythm tap, funk & musical theatre styles. Fun and great exercise for all.




    Students perform in a May 2003 dance recital
    Hip-Hop
    Ages: 8 - Adult
    Taught By: Barbara Parker
       

    Encourages creative expression and potential through dance while jamming to the latest beat.


    Jazz
    Ages: 6 - Adult
    Taught By: Mary McCatty and Priscilla Costa
       

    Focus on style and performance with emphasis on dance technique. Great for dance enthusiasts, young actors and those looking for a fun workout.


    Movement for Actors/Models/Performers
    All Ages
    Taught By: John Ollom
       

    Learn to convey ideas & feelings through exercises in stage & character movement. Interact with other performers to become an effective on-stage presence.


    Musical Theatre Workshop
    All Ages
    Taught By: Paul Johnson, Jackie Cusick and Mary McCatty
       

    Dancing, acting & singing! Teens & adults learn musical theatre pieces with a director, choreographer and musical director. The class concludes with performances in the Howe Theatre. No experience necessary.


    Ballroom: Latin and More
    Ages: Older teens and adults
    Taught By: Xavier Auza
       

    Beginners welcome in Level 1; returning or experienced students will enjoy Level 2. Eight-week sessions. No partner necessary. Fun for everyone.




    A scene from 2004's Dancers on the Line, the 5th Annual Dance Project
    Contemporary Dance
    All Ages
    Taught By: John Ollom
       

    Begin with a warm-up in parallel placement. Movement will be encouraged from the core; learn contemporary choreography in the Ollom Dance Theatre Style.




    Fitness Classes
    Aeropump
    Taught By: Barbara Parker
       

    Low-impact aerobic workout, combined with free weights & basic floor exercise. Designed for every fitness level.


    IM=X Pilates
    Taught By: Barbara Parker
       

    Combination of Pilates, yoga, Alexander technique & core body movements. Designed to correct body alignment.




    The dance studio
    a Dance Fitness Workout
    All Ages
    Taught By: John Ollom
       

    Increase flexibility, strength, gracefulness and get a cardiovascular workout.


    Yoga
    Taught By: Theresa Herron and Debra Orenstein
       

    Increase strength, energy level, muscle tone, flexibility, and overall sense of well-being in a friendly and supportive setting.


    Ethnic Dance Aerobics
    Taught By: Theresa Herron
       

    Combines Latin, Afro-Caribbean, Middle Eastern-Belly and other international dance forms to world music; low-impact.


    Qi Gong
    Taught By: Diana Herman
       

    Release energy blocks, ease tension, and develop strength, balance, & energy through controlled movement and breath work.




    A scene from 2004's Dancers on the Line, the 5th Annual Dance Project