Contemporary dance at Mapleton Dance Center
Dance Classes in Mapleton, Utah · Finding Skill. · Body. Mind. Spirit.

Classes & Schedule

Small classes. Master teachers. Real technique. Creative work in every session.

MDC students train their bodies with the same rigor offered in university programs — and leave every class stronger in body, sharper in mind, and more confident in spirit. That's the MDC difference.

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Weekly Schedule

When we meet

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1:30–2:30pm Creative Dance · Ages 3–4
4:30–5:30pm Creative Dance · Ages 5–6 Boys Creative Dance · Ages 5–12 (Fall 2026)
5:30–6:30pm Ballet · Ages 8–16 Dance 1: Contemporary · Ages 7–8 Dance 2: Contemporary · Ages 9–12
6:30–7:30pm Hip Hop · Ages 9–18 (Coming Soon · Waitlist Open) Dance 3: Contemporary · Ages 13–18 Performance Dance: Jazz & Ballet · Ages 8–18
7:30–9:00pm Adult Contemporary · with Angie
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All Classes

What we teach

Ages 3–4 · 60 min · $60/mo

Creative Dance

The youngest dancers discover what their bodies can do. Spatial awareness, rhythm, listening, imagination — all through play. This is where the love of dance begins. All beginners welcome.

Ages 5–6 · 60 min · $60/mo

Creative Dance

More structure, vocabulary, and creative challenge. Rooted in contemporary/modern foundations — coordination, musicality, body awareness, and the beginning of composition. All beginners welcome.

Ages 7–8 · 60 min · $60/mo · Tuesday 5:30–6:30pm

Dance 1: Contemporary

This is where serious training begins. Alignment, spatial awareness, rhythm, composition — the same foundation taught in university programs. Students build real strength and real skill. All beginners welcome.

Ages 9–12 · 60 min · $60/mo · Thursday 5:30–6:30pm

Dance 2: Contemporary

Technique deepens. Strength, flexibility, improvisation, and compositional vocabulary. Group choreography and artistic feedback in every class.

Ages 13–18 · 90 min · $75/mo · Tuesday 6:30–7:30pm

Dance 3: Contemporary

Elite training for teens who want more. Strength, technique, performance quality, artistic voice. MDC Dance 3 students arrive at university auditions already trained in the methodology those programs require — ahead of the field.

Ages 8–18 · 90 min · $75/mo · Thursday 6:30–7:30pm

Performance Dance: Jazz & Ballet

For students who want the stage. Jazz and Ballet technique that builds performance quality, presence, and the kind of confidence that holds an audience — and aces drill team auditions.

Ages 8–16 · 60 min · $60/mo · Monday

Ballet

Classical ballet foundations taught in a supportive and creative environment. Emphasis on strength, alignment, posture, and musicality — building a technical base that deepens every other form of dance.

Adult · 90 min · $75/mo · Wednesday 7:30–9:00pm

Adult Contemporary

With Angela Banchero-Kelleher — 17-year member of Repertory Dance Theatre and UVU Professor. Wednesday evenings. Open to all adults. This is the real thing.

Ages 5–12 · 45 min · $60/mo · Coming Fall 2026

Boys Creative Dance

Dance is for everyone. Boys who dance build strength, coordination, confidence, and creativity in ways that carry into every area of life. Join the waitlist now.

Ages 9–18 · 60 min · $60/mo · Monday 6:30–7:30pm · Coming Soon

Hip Hop

Join the waitlist and be first to know when this class opens.

Tuition & Fees

Simple, transparent pricing.

No hidden fees. No costume fees. No recital packages. Tuition is charged automatically each month to the credit card on file in your JackRabbit account.

Class Length Monthly
Creative Dance Ages 3–660 min$60
Dance 1 & 2 · Ages 7–1260 min$60
Ballet · Ages 8–1660 min$60
Dance 3 · Ages 13–1890 min$75
Performance Dance · Ages 8–1890 min$75
Adult Contemporary90 min$75
Annual Registration (per student)once/year$20
Sibling Discount5% off

What's included

Annual registration ($20) includes a studio t-shirt
No costume fees — families purchase directly when selected each spring
No recital packages. No ticket requirements.
Spring Concert admission is free for all family and friends
5% sibling discount applied automatically
Tuition auto-charged monthly — no manual payments needed

Spring Concert — May 2027
Projected date: May 14 · All enrolled students perform

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2026–27 Season

Important Dates

Sep 8
Fall Session Begins First day of classes for the 2026–27 season
Oct 12
Fall Break No classes October 12–16
Nov 23
Thanksgiving Break No classes November 23–27
Dec 21
Winter Break Begins No classes December 21 – January 1
Jan 4
Spring Session Begins Classes resume after winter break
Jan 18
No Class — MLK Day Studio closed January 18
Feb 15
No Class — Presidents Day Studio closed February 15
Apr 5
Spring Break No classes April 5–9
May 14
Spring Concert All enrolled students perform. Projected date: May 14, 2027.
May 27
Last Day of Classes Final class of the 2026–27 season

* Dates are approximate and subject to change. Amy will notify all families by email of any updates.

Pilates reformer at Mapleton Dance Center
Private Sessions · By Appointment

Pilates Reformer & Mat

Amy Markgraf and Angela Banchero-Kelleher are both trained in Pilates mat and reformer. Private reformer and mat sessions are available by appointment at the MDC studio — ideal for dancers building strength and alignment, adults returning to fitness, or anyone wanting focused one-on-one conditioning with a trained instructor.

General Rate

$65

per session · 55 minutes

MDC Family Rate

$55

enrolled MDC students & families

Trial Session

$33

first session · half price

Amy and Angie are both trained in Pilates mat and reformer. Sessions are by appointment only.

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