McLean Community Center

Little dancers love this enchanting adventure in dance! Children develop rhythm, grace, poise, coordination and musicality through pre-primary classical ballet, beginning tap skills, tap routines and improvisations with magical props and adorable costumes. Our dance class enriches your child in five areas of development: physical, creative, social, cognitive and emotional.

Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

3-3.5 years
9 lessons @ 45 mins, $205/$171 MCC district residents.
1573.219 Sa, 9/7–11/23 9:15–10 a.m.
No lesson on 9/14, 9/28 and 11/9.

3.5–4 years
13 lessons @ 45 mins, $297/$247 MCC district residents.
1574.219 W, 9/11–12/11 2:30–3:15 p.m.
No lesson on 11/27.

Fairytale Ballet™

Young dancers will enjoy dancing to their favorite cherished tunes from such fairytales as “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “Beauty and the Beast,” among others. They will learn ballet dances to popular classical ballets and perform in costumes. All Fairytale Ballet™ classes include a Parent Watch Day every four weeks.

Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

2.5-3.5 years
14 lessons @ 45 mins, $319/$266 MCC district residents.
1571.219 Tu, 9/10–12/10 11–11:45 a.m.

3–4 years
13 lessons @ 45 mins, $297/$247 MCC district residents.
1572.219 Tu, 9/11–12/11 5:15–6 p.m.

No lesson on 11/27.

Ballet & Tap (Pre-Primary II)

Young dancers are introduced to a classical ballet syllabus incorporating magical variations and dance class etiquette. Cognitive skills of counting, sequencing, spatial awareness and immersion in the French language are introduced in this class. Dancers learn tap technique and delightful song and tap routines that develop coordination, rhythm, timing and stage presence.

Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

4 years
13 lessons @ 45 mins, $297/$247 MCC district residents.
1575.219 W, 9/11–12/11 3:30-4:15 p.m.
No lesson on 11/27.

9 lessons @ 45 mins, $205/$171 MCC district residents.
1576.219 Sa, 9/7–11/23 10-10:45 a.m.
No lesson on 9/14, 9/28 and 11/9.

Pre-Ballet (IDA)

The Joy of Dance ballet curriculum follows the International Dance Acclaim (IDA) Program. In June, the students have a ballet examination assessed by an international examiner. They are awarded a performance certificate and medal that provides proof that they have attained an international standard of classical ballet appropriate to their ages. Ballet students this fall will perform in “Nutcracker: Sweat Treats" and a Marine Corps Toys for Tots Benefit. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

5-6 years

13 lessons @ 45 mins, $297/$247 MCC district residents.

1586.219 W, 9/11-12/11 4:30-5:15 p.m.

No lesson on 11/27.

Ballet, Tap & Jazz (Combination II)

Students are trained in the Royal Academy of Dance classical ballet syllabus and tap technique syllabus, which incorporate tap, barre, progressions, combinations and stylized Broadway tap routines, as well as the jazz syllabus. Dancers are members of Joy of Dance’s “Show Biz Kidz” performance troupe. “Frosty Follies” rehearsals are on 10/5 and 10/12, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

7–8 years
13 lessons @ 1 hr, $390/$325 MCC district residents.
1580.219 W, 9/11–12/11 5:15-6:15 p.m.
No lesson on 11/27.

Ballet Grade I (IDA)

Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and will maximize technique and longetivity in a dance career. It provides grace, poise and the technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance. Ballet classes help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline and self-confidence; and they are FUN!

Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

7+ years

13 lessons @ 1 hr, $390/$325 MCC district residents.

1587.119 W, 9/11-12/11 6:15-7:15 p.m.

*No lesson on 11/27

Total Fit

For all fitness levels. This moderate intensity, low impact aerobics program incorporates weight training, core strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness techniques to provide a comprehensive fitness workout. Please bring aerobic shoes, hand weights and a mat. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness, LLC.

11 lessons @ 55 mins, $198/$165 MCC district residents.

1503.219 M, 9/16-12/9 7-7:55 p.m.
No lesson on 10/14 and 11/11.

12 lessons @ 55 mins, $216/$180 MCC district residents.

1505.219 Th, 9/19-12/12 9:15-10:10 a.m.
No lesson on 11/28.

Abrakadoodle Twoosy Doodlers

This is a special art experience for toddlers and parents (or helpers). Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing and creating while developing fine motor, language, and self-help skills. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff.

20 months–3 years
11 lessons @ 45 mins, $185/$170 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $32, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.
6302.219 Th, 9/19–12/12 10:15–11 a.m.
No lesson on 10/31 and 11/28.

9 lessons @ 45 mins, $150/$140 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $32, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.
6303.219 Sa, 9/21–11/23 10:15–11 a.m.
No lesson on 11/9.

Yoga Sculpt & Strength

Integrate the advantages of muscle conditioning with the alignment benefits of yoga practice with this class. Bring mind and body into harmony, using breath and focus to work fully with decreased stress and injury. Please bring a yoga mat and block.

Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness, LLC.

13 lessons @ 55 mins, $234/$195 MCC district residents.
1514.219 Tu, 9/17-12/10 7-7:55 p.m.

12 lessons @ 55 mins, $216/$180 MCC district residents.
1515.219 W, 9/18-12/11 11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

*No lesson on 11/27.

Open Studio

Open drawing sessions with a live model. Tuesday sessions feature short poses, while Saturday sessions feature one long pose. Save when you register for the series!

All individual drop-in sessions are $10.

16 years-Adults

12 sessions @ 2.5 hrs, $110/$105 MCC district residents
6615.219 Tu, 9/17–12/10 7–9:30 p.m.
No session on 11/26.

12 sessions @ 3 hrs, $115/$110 MCC district residents
6616.219 Th, 9/19–12/12 1–4 p.m.
No session on 11/28.

8 sessions @ 3 hrs, $75/$70 MCC district residents
6617.219 Sa, 9/21–11/23 4–7 p.m.
No session on 10/5 and 11/9.


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