Dance Programmes

Midlands Dance Theatre Centre is a dance studio based in the Pietermaritzburg and Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands area.

MDTC offers 3 streams of classes throughout the different dance genres:

  1. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMME;
  2. EXAM/TECHNIQUE CLASSES;
  3. GENERAL DANCE CLASSES.

We encourage a joy of dance in each of these streams, for various ages, beginners or the more experienced.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMME

Our newly structured Preschool programme (3-6 years) gives the best of both worlds and is split into:

  • Budding Ballerina’s which is a 30 minute class introducing the fundamentals of ballet in an imaginative and creative way. Inspiring these little ones with the beauty of ballet in fairytale moments.
  • Future Stars which is a 40 minute Combo class of Jazz/Street Dance, an exciting, vibey way to introduce coordination, musicality and teamwork!

Our dancely preschool dance classes are child focused and a play based entry to dance classes for children aged 3-6 years.

EXAM/TECHNIQUE CLASSES

For those dancers wanting to excel, these classes focus on achieving a high standard of dance through commitment and dedication, with goals set for each dancer to achieve. Continually striving for self improvement and guided every step of the way by us. These classes include:

  • Classical Ballet – Royal Academy of Dance, and
  • Modern Theatre/Jazz/ Contemporary/Street Dance – I.S.T.D.

GENERAL DANCE CLASSES

These classes are suitable for students who want to take part in multiple classes or would prefer less commitment, providing enjoyment with a more relaxed approach whilst still challenging and encouraging self confidence.

Styles include:

  • Ballet (American Academy of Ballet Performance Awards),
  • Dance Fusion,
  • Contemporary,
  • Street Dance,
  • Tap,
  • Acrobatics,
  • Musical Theatre,
  • Irish,
  • Boys Classes (Street Dance, Combo Dance Classes),
  • Adult Classes (BalletRip, Social Argentine Tango), and
  • Combo classes for ages 6-13 years.