Adult Tap 

Back by popular demand, Christine Martin will lead adults through this fun, rhythm-filled class.  Join us over your lunch hour in November and December to tap off the turkey! No experience necessary. Tap shoes in some sizes available for loan. Don’t miss this toe-tappin’, foot stompin’ good time!

Day/Dates: Thursdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6 and 13.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Age: 18+

Fee: $51

Instructor: C. Martin

Progressing Ballet Technique 

This class utilizes exercise balls and bands to develop muscle memory for increasing strength, stability, flexibility and range of motion for all dance genres, but is specifically designed for the demands of ballet technique.  A small class size of only 8-10 ensures that each dancer has the benefit of personal corrections from the instructor.  Dancers aged 12 and up are welcome, no experience necessary. No discounts may be applied to this class.

Beginning Level: Sundays, Jan. 27-March 17, 12:30-1:30 pm

Intermediate Level: Wednesdays , Jan. 9-March 13, 7:15-8:15 pm

Age: 12+

Fee: $45

Instructor: T. Schmidt, Licensed and Certified PBT Instructor

Private Lessons

MCA offers private lessons for all ages and abilities! Our experienced teaching artists prepare students for a lifetime enjoyment of music.

Private lessons are offered year-round. Instruction available in flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, violin, cello, guitar, bass. piano, percussion, and voice. Students will be expected to purchase method books the instructor feels best address the student’s needs. Students have the opportunity to perform during MCA’s Annual Fall and Winter Concerts and other performance opportunities based upon instructor recommendations. Some instruments such as the violin, guitar and piano are better suited for young students, if you have a young child who is interested in learning an instrument please contact us at 507-453-5500 for more information or by filling out a registration form indicating an instrument of interest.

• 4 lessons- $72
• 8 lessons- $136
• 12 lessons- $180

Lesson dates and times: Arranged

Instructor and instrument

Beginning Guitar

This class provides fundamental skills to students who are new to guitar and to others who want a more thorough grounding in the
basics. No guitar? No problem! Thanks to a generous grant funding, MCA has guitars for school aged children to use upon request.

Day: Saturdays, Jan. 12- March 2

Time: 11 am -11:50 am

Ages: 8 – Adult

Instructor: K. Klungtvedt

Fee: $86 

University Student Dance Connection

If you are currently enrolled in a university or college, present your student I.D. when registering and receive a 50% discount off your total MCA dance tuition. Not applicable for private music or dance lessons.

Adult Arts Wellness Discount

Parents who have a child/children enrolled at MCA may enjoy any of our adult course offerings at a reduced fee of $20. This is limited to one class per parent during the semester in which the student is also registered.

University Credit

A variety of upper level dance credits including Ballet III-VI, Jazz III/IV, Tap III/IV and Modern III/IV may be taken for University credit by Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students. Students in their junior and senior years of high school who participate in Post Secondary Education option may also take selected MCA classes for Saint Mary’s University credit. Visit their website for more information about courses and SMUMN Dance program.

Family Programs

With busy work and school schedules we know it can be hard to find time to do things as a family so in addition to producing a variety of music, theatre and dance performances for you and your family to enjoy we have four classes that will help families make memories, get creative and learn together. Below are descriptions of our Family Classes, but you may also want to check out our Events listing to find out about #MCAontheGo events & performances out in the community.

Family Programs