Mt. Airy Performing Arts Center

The Mount Airy Performing Arts Center

We are delighted to be able to offer programs to infants through adults with different curricula for every age and level of ability.

Kindermusik® for infants through seven years old.
Creative Movement from three years old, leading into the Royal Academy of Dance ballet curriculum and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance modern, Jazz and tap curriculum.
Hip Hop for middle school and above.
Adult dance classes.
Theatre, Drama, acting, Theatre appreciation and make-up using the Trinity curriculum from 5 years old.
Music, Voice, piano, strings, brass, woodwind, guitar and percussion using the Trinity curriculum from 6 years old.
Pilates mat & pilates apparatus
Workshops in Irish Step, Spanish and Belly Dancing

We are dedicated to providing you with the best learning environment for your child and all teachers are fully trained with certification and licenses in their fields.

Please realize that you, the parent, are responsible for reading the hand book and sharing all pertinent information with your child.
Please offer your suggestions or complaints in a thoughtful manner. As most classes are 'back to back', between classes may not always be the best time.
Please call the school if you wish to schedule a conference (301 829-4244).
Please check student mail folders each week and check the bulletin board regularly for announcements and other communications.
Please be sure to get your newsletter each month. It will contain upcoming events and news for the school. These will be sent out the first of each month via email. (except July and August).
Please check the lost and found box in the lobby for missing items. As the students wear the same uniform, please mark your dance wear with name or initials.
We appreciate our volunteers. During examination and performance times please consider volunteering your time and talents with us.

Thank you for choosing the Mount Airy Performing Arts Center as a place for your child to develop his or her artistic skills. We feel privileged to have you with us.

The Mount Airy Performing Arts Center Affiliations

ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE

Founded in 1920 by a small group of celebrated European dancers, The Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) has grown to become a global organization that exists to develop and promote the knowledge, understanding and practice of dance internationally. Every year over 250,000 students around the world are taught the Academy’s classical ballet syllabi by registered teachers

www.rad.org.uk www.radusa.org

IMPERIAL SOCIETY OF TEACHERS OF DANCING

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (I.S.T.D.) is one of the worlds leading dance examination organizations. Formed in 1904, it is a registered educational charity and the only organization that covers the full spectrum of dance on a truly global scale

www.istd.org

TRINITY GUILDHALL

Trinity began offering examinations in music students in 1877, and later expanded its provision to offer examinations in other areas of the performing arts. In 2004, Trinity College London merged with the external examinations department of the Guildhall school of Music and Drama to form Trinity Guildhall. Today, Trinity Guildhall offers qualifications in performing and teaching in areas such as music, speech, drama and dance. 500,000 assessments are conducted annually world wide.

www.trinitycollege.co.uk

KINDERMUSIK®

Kindermusik is one of the world’s most respected names in musical learning. With more than 30 years experience in early childhood development , trained educators provide developmentally appropriate music and movement programs for children newborn to seven years.

www.kindermusik.com

MUSIC & ARTS

Music & Arts provide band instruments for students studying privately or in a band setting at school. High quality band instruments are available for rental at MAPAC through the Music & Arts program.

www.musicandarts.com