Exceptional dance studio!
Making Moves Dance Collective Inc. (MMDC) is one of the BEST dance studios in the DMV. It’s not only a dance studio where dance skills are created, developed and expanded on, it’s a dance studio where wonderful bonds of friendships are created, valuable life lessons are taught and developed (which will serve the students well in the future), confidences are built, etc. It’s also a dance studio where family bonds are formed and a sense of community comes alive.
The instructors and staff at MMDC are extremely talented, qualified, dedicated, enthusiastic, professional, energetic, knowledgeable, friendly, inspiring, patient, positive, fun, polite, personable, encouraging and supportive etc. They make an effort to connect with their students and provide them with an amazingly positive and exciting environment. They also get to know their students on a personal level and aim to better their students inside and outside of dance. They help their students learn their routines and give specific feedback to each and every dancer, even before or after class. Most importantly the teachers inspire confidence, teamwork and pride in each and every class. Not only will your child/ren be nurtured as dancers but as human beings.
The studio is friendly, clean and organized. It has a well-rounded curriculum, from ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, to lyrical etc. and they cater to different levels and abilities. There is also an opportunity to do competitive dance where the students participate at different conventions and competitions venues. They also provide opportunities for the students to help teachers as aids. The studio also bring in guest teachers and choreographers to keep things fresh and make sure they’re following the latest industry trends.
There are also many fun activities at the studio that the students can take part in, such as Spirit Week, Homecoming Week etc. They also do many year round activities for their students e.g Trunk or Treat or Masquerade Party, Breakfast with Santa, or Breakfast with the grinch, Candygrams and an end of the year student banquet etc.
Cost is always a concern and it can all add up very quickly because dance is not cheap. But the positive changes you will see in your child/ren will make it all worth it. Some of your children’s happiest memories will be at MMDC. I truly believe that MMDC has kept my step-daughter grounded and instilled essential qualities in her that are imperative for children: dedication, hard-work, honesty, respect. She has basically grown up up at MMDC, having spent so many essential years there so far. MMDC has saw her grow from a timid four year old to now a dedicated competition dance girl. I truly believe that the teachers had a hand in shaping who she is today. They are always warm and encouraging and push her to work hard to reach her full potential. I cannot speak highly enough of this place!
I love MMDC because it creates a positive environment for children of all nationalities, ages, genders, color, or abilities to learn the art of dance and creative movement. The staff is an eclectic group of individuals who cultivate encouraging, effective, and educational dance classes. As part of the Board of Directors, I whole heartedly feel that MMDC has enriched our community and touched thousands of children's lives over the 17 years of being opened. MMDC not only teaches dance, they teach life lessons too.
We are new to the studio but we were all welcomed with open arms by Ms. Amber and Ms. Rika. I was so impressed as the staff new all of the dancers names on the first day back. Such a family orientated environment and our new dancer LOVES the studio, the teachers and can't wait to return each week. We have definitely found her dance home!
My daughter has danced at MMDC for 10 years. My granddaughter for 9 years. The directors Kellie and Amber are 2 of the most caring people I have ever met. They treat all the kids as if they were their own. When you come through the door you are made to feel welcome and you are part of a family. If you are looking for a dance studio this is the place to take your child you won't be disappointed!