OUR Programs, Levels, and more!
UCMD runs programs on a monthly subscription basis with a required minimum participation of 3 months. Our programs are designed based on 26 years of experience in the education and creative field. We are a community and collaboration based creative center who understand that social interaction is just as important for the growth and education of your kids as the music and dance material that is covered. All programs below were carefully crafted to fit the needs of each student while exposing them to a wide range of material.
UCMD is all about exploration of oneself. Kids are still discovering their likes, dislikes, and passions. We are here to support that interdisciplinary growth while placing an emphasis on community and collaboration. Together we learn better, create better, think better, and live better.
SEE BELOW FOR OUR SEASON CALENDAR:
2024-2025
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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S C H E D U L E I S U P D A T E D W E E K L Y T O S H O W M O S T C U R R E N T S T A T U S
Garrison: Voice and Performance Based Training—-Anthony: Bass/Guitar/Uke, Piano, Drums, Ensemble 2—-Henry: Piano, Voice, Ensemble 3—-Willy: Piano, Drums, Guitar/Bass, Music Production
THE UCMD DANCE METHOD
At UCMD, we're revolutionizing the way dance education is delivered. Our innovative program focuses on the skills and outcomes that matter most, rather than confining students to a specific style. We believe in empowering each dancer with a comprehensive set of tools and techniques that will enhance their overall performance and creative expression. Our approach is designed to develop core competencies, artistic flair, and rhythmic precision, ensuring that students gain a holistic dance education that prepares them for any style or performance setting.
Explore Our Comprehensive Dance Program:
1. Dance Essentials: Introduce your little ones to the joy of music and dance with our toddler program, designed to nurture early motor skills and a love for movement and music. This class focuses on developing coordination, rhythm, and basic dance concepts through fun, interactive activities. It's a wonderful way for toddlers to build a strong foundation while enjoying creative play.
Styles include: Pre-ballet, Tumbling, Live music sing and play along, and creative crafts!
2. Dance Foundations: Perfect for beginners and those looking to solidify their skills, this level emphasizes core techniques and essential practices. Students will engage in flexibility training to improve range of motion and prevent injuries, master ballet basics for strong foundational movements, and develop their leaps and turns for greater control and precision. Core strengthening exercises ensure a stable, powerful base for all dance activities.
Styles include: Ballet and Technique (Leaps + Turns, Core strength, and Flexibility)
3. Dance Expressions: Elevate your artistry with our focus on performance and creative expression. Students will dive into contemporary movement to explore fluidity and body lines, craft and interpret choreography with artistic flair, and use dance as a storytelling medium to convey emotions and narratives. Through character crafting, dancers learn to embody diverse roles and personas, enhancing their stage presence and performance skills.
Styles include: Musical Theatre, Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, Flamenco, Lyrical
4. Dance Rhythms: Perfect your musicality and synchronization with our rhythm-focused training. Students will work on developing beat and flow, understanding dance dynamics and musical structure, and aligning their movements with musical elements for seamless transitions. Freestyle fusion encourages spontaneous creation, blending various styles to create dynamic and engaging performances.
Styles include: Salsa, Latin Fusion, Hip-Hop (Urban)
5. UCMD Dance Company: Coming soon
Join us to embark on a transformative dance journey, where technical skills, artistic expression, and musicality come together to elevate your dance experience. Register today and discover the dancer within!
