While attending the Winona Arts Camp I learned that I wasn’t shy after all!

Well, the reason I like ballet and dance is because it makes me feel good about myself. It makes me feel flexible and talented. I love the way my toe points and the way my foot flies in the air when I do a degage. I love the way I fly through the air when I do a leap. I try to be respectful to my teacher. I try to be a good sport all of the time to my classmates. I think ballet is fun and it is good exercise. My goal in ballet is to be in the "Nutcracker" and I have always wanted to be on toe shoes. But I am too young to be on pointe. I love ballet, I love music and I love to dance. But ballet is my favorite of them all. I like to make friends in my class. the reason I go to MCA specifically is because it is close to my house and my Mom’s work. I like all my teachers and some of my friends go there too. THE END

When I first started piano lessons at MCA, I knew very little about music.  Now seven years later, I’ve learned so much.  I play music emotionally.  I can use something so simple to make beautiful music.  Music has given me a way to express my emotions without saying a word.  I couldn’t wait to join the Jazz combo.  My two years playing in the Duke Combo has given me the ability to improvise and to meet and make new friends.  Going to MCA has not only been a great opportunity, it has also helped me to be a better musician in my school band.  I have a lot more experience and knowledge than my fellow band members.  My years of piano and jazz at MCA has been great.  I have grown both emotionally and musically, and I hope to keep growing.

The MCA combos help me step out of my comfort zone and be with people outside my school.  And I got to play a new instrument. There is no pressure to be awesome, just do the best you can.

I like our piano teacher’s enthusiasm. I appreciate that you offer dance classes which do not require girls to dress in immodest clothing.

Nolan has really taken to dance, thanks to MCA. I highly recommend getting your sons into their initial classes. Nolan started with Hip Hop, and has progressed into quite the dancer. He has now added ballet to his coursework, and he is taking to it as well. Props to all of the wonderful dance instructors at MCA!