COURSES OFFERED BY MINNEAPOLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Ballet is the foundation of most dance forms. At MPAC, we teach basic French terminology, pulling from all styles of ballet. Students in ballet will develop solid technique, strength, agility, grace, poise, flexibility, and balance.

Tap is a form of dance characterized by using the sound of the tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. The instructors at MPAC teach basic tap terminology, pulling from the two major styles of tap technique--rhythm and Broadway.

Jazz dance is a true American style. To properly execute jazz dance steps with strength and agility, a firm classical ballet foundation is required. MPAC teaches classical terminology, pulling from classical jazz, Fosse, and funk. Previous Ballet experience is required to register for Jazz.

Hip-Hop dance is a broad category that includes a variety of urban street dance styles: breaking, copying, locking, sliding, and isolations. We teach basic terminology pulling from both studio and street dance.

Acrobatics (or acro) can be found in many of the performing arts. Combining classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements, acro is the execution of extraordinary feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination. Our high-energy acro classes teach tumbling, tricks, and flexibility.