At MBADA, we provide an introductory dance class for dancers as young as 17 months old.

Registration for our upcoming dance season typically opens in May and continues through September. We highly recommend registering early, as class availability is limited and early registration helps secure your dancer’s preferred class and placement.Our MBADA dance season begins the week of Labor Day and continues through the end of May. Throughout the year, dancers build technique, confidence, artistry, and a love for movement in a positive and encouraging environment.The season comes together in June with our annual production, where our dancers have the opportunity to take the stage and showcase everything they’ve worked toward throughout the year!

When researching and choosing a dance studio, it's imperative to trust only certified, adult, degreed instructors. Our MBADA staff has the top reputation for teaching proper dance technique in a positive, confidence building environment. MBADA's instructors may range in age and in professional dance experience, however each instructor loves working with children along with a true passion and love for dance.

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. For convenience and consistency, all dance families are required to enroll in AutoPay for monthly tuition payments.AutoPay may be set up using a credit card or ACH bank draft. Please note that debit cards are not accepted for tuition payments.At MBADA, we love having siblings dance with us and are pleased to offer family tuition discounts for households with multiple dancers enrolled.

Yes, there is an annual registration fee, revue fees, and costume fees. Payments can be made in installments prior to the due dates or all at once. More information on these fees can be found in your policy handbook.

At MBADA, we believe a strong dance education begins with the right environment. Our classes are intentionally kept small, allowing our instructors to provide dancers with more individualized attention, focused instruction, and meaningful corrections throughout each class.

Yes, it's the highlight of our dance season! Traditionally, our recital debuts the first or second weekend of June at Slidell's Auditorium in Old Town. You will enjoy our professional-level showcase featuring class performances from each student throughout the year.

We make getting your dancer class-ready easy! We carry a variety of dance essentials, so you can conveniently shop for what your dancer needs right here at the studio.Our boutique offers dance shoes, leotards, dancewear, tights, garment bags, MBADA apparel, and more. If we don’t have your dancer’s size in stock, we’ll be happy to place an order for you.From the right shoes to the right dancewear, our staff can help make sure your dancer has everything they need to walk into class prepared, comfortable, and ready to dance.

If your child is 4 years old or younger, we ask for you to remain in the studio while he/she is in class. Parents of older dancers may leave to run errands while classes are in session, but are required to return promptly at the end of class. Note: For your child's safety, it is strictly forbidden for any dancer to leave the studio without a parent or guardian present.

Your child will enjoy our self-esteem building, friendly environment at MBADA. DANCE LESSONS PROVIDE great exercise, poise, confidence, and are also proven to help to teach individuals to work well in a group setting. This will be an asset when children become adults. Dance is a great way to increase flexibility, develop good posture, and proper body alignment.