New Location . . .  9208 Hampton Overlook, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

MDS Student Information

...Prospective Students

...Returning Students

...Student Level Information

Thank you for expressing your interest in the studio honored as "Best Dance Studio" by the Washington Business Guide Magazine. Our mission is to provide our students with a unique opportunity to achieve personal and professional goals in the art of dance. We are committed to challenging every student in each area of dance technique.

We, at the Marcellus Dance Studio believe that dance is a universal language of art when expressed at its highest level. Through discipline and technique we aspire to have each of our students reach and even exceed this goal.

Please read the following information regarding our classes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. One of the MDS family is waiting to assist you with fast, friendly service. Thank you and we hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,

Marcellus Dance Studio

Dear Returning Student:

Marcellus and staff would like to "Welcome Back" last year's students and parents. We would like to commend them on doing such a wonderful job in last season’s production. It was one of our best performances thanks to you. Marcellus and staff would like to also give a big "Welcome” to all of our new students and parents to experience the art of movement with us. It is a pleasure to serve you. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

First we would like to ask you to review your confirmation to make sure that all information is correct and also make sure you complete the Emergency Authorization form. When you return the emergency form to us please pick up an MDS Newsletter and please take a good look at it, because this will be our way of communicating to everyone more effectively. The Newsletter will be available the first Saturday of each month. Secondly every parent should pick up a copy of the current Policies and Procedures if you have not done so already. This is a very important break down of how we will operate this season.

We are looking forward to another new and exciting season!

We'll see you soon!

Sincerely,
Marcellus

STUDENT LEVELS

LEVEL - I
Students at this level generally have basic knowledge of movement, but no training in dance technique. Students will learn basic rhythms, dance techniques, terminology (vocabulary), and will acquire a better understanding of the placement and alignment of their body.

LEVEL - II
Students who have completed the requirements from the Level - I classes and have strengthened their basic skills in one or more dance techniques. They must also show a desire to strengthen their dance technique through hard work and discipline.

LEVEL - III
Students who have completed the requirements for the Level - II classes and show and even higher level of discipline and show a desire in acquiring stronger technique in two or more dance disciplines.

LEVEL - IV
Students who have completed the requirements for the Level - II classes and have acquired the highest skill level and performance quality in two or more disciplines. Students will also be able to master and execute complex choreographed dance combinations.