Both recreational dancers, as well as serious dancers, will benefit from our strong, technical training! 

IMPORTANT NEWS: 

Attention Parents and Dancers!  The MASD has established a Dress Code.  After many difficult moments last year, (with older students coming to class in inappropriate clothing and refusing to change), the members of my staff and I agreed that a Dress Code needed to be put in place.  Although a notice of this change was put in the new brochure, as well as on our website, it seems like parents and dancers are unaware of this change.  As the suppliers of the funds dedicated to learning the discipline, we need your help in maintaining a professional atmosphere at the MASD.  All dancers must come in appropriate dance clothing.  This means that all dancers must wear leotards to class!  Dance students wear leotards to class - this is a tradition that compliments the study of the art.  A simple one-piece black leotard (light pink for the Pre-K dancers) with black jazz pants, capris, specific shorts (designed for dance, not sport) and/or tights (black, pink or flesh) may be worn with the leotard.  Ballet skirts may be worn.  Hair must be pulled back and off the face - a ponytail or bun are best options.  No t-shirts, tank tops, camisoles, athletic wear, sweatshirts, Northface jackets or street clothing can be worn for dance classes.  Please see the Dress Code Page on this website for further details and specific shoe styles.  Most of the younger dancers are coming to class dressed correctly but as anticipated; the adolescents are coming to class as they always have...We would like everyone adhering to the dress code!  Thank you for your cooperation.

New Offerings at the MASD:

Yoga:  Yoga Classes are with Kristen Collins.  Classes are offered on Tuesday's 1:00pm-2:00pm, Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm and Saturday's 10:00am-11:00am.  Kristen is offering Vinyasa Yoga for one hour.  Drop in rate is $15.00 per class, or you may purchase a class card for $60.00.  We have yoga mats or bring your own.  Please call the studio for further information.

Zumba:  This class is taught by a former MASD graduate and Certified Zumba Instructor, Dana Baudouin.  Zumba is $10.00 per class and you may pay per class each week you attend.  Ditch the workout and join the party!  The first class is FREE!   Wear supportive sneakers and loose, layered clothing to remove and bring water because you will sweat! 

Pilates?  This workout system is designed to strengthen your core (abs, back, butt and thighs) and tone, lengthen, stretch and re-shape your body.  Pilates improves your posture and keeps the body firm and strong, a dancer's workout for people of all ages, fitness levels and abilities.  Summer Pilates Classes will be offered Thursdays @ 8:30 p.m. - *Private sessions available by appointment.*  Joe Conger is a certified Pilates Instructor, as well as a Personal Trainer with a huge following of devoted students.  He is currently working toward his PhD. in Physical Therapy at SUNY Stony Brook.  This new area of study only enhances his amazing gift of understanding the human body and it's mechanics!  Joe offers your first "trial" class for free.  Don't miss the opportunity to work with this talented and caring Pilates instructor!

Payment Options for Pilates Classes are as follows:
1) Per Class - $20.00 per class
2) 8 Class Package - $120 / package expires three [3] months from date of purchase.
3) 16 Class Package - $175 / package expires five [5] months from date of purchase.

Ballet Technique:  In addition to our Advanced Ballet Technique and Variations at 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday mornings during the regular dance year, we also offer an Intermediate Technique and Variations at 10:45 – 12:00 P.M. These classes are key to the development of the serious dance student. We are extremely fortunate to have Joseph Conger available to share his expertise with our dancers. These classes have gained a great deal of popularity, not only with our own students, but have also attracted many students from other studios who wish to improve their technique. If you are a serious dancer and want to improve, this is a most valuable class to attend.

For those students unable to attend technique classes on a regular basis, a ten [10] class card is available for the cost of $120.00.  See Ann for further details.  Excellent ballet teachers are very hard to find. We are lucky to have one of the best on Long Island.  Don’t miss the opportunity to work with him!

School closings due to inclement weather will no longer be communicated to you to you by a telephone call by a teacher or teacher aide, it will only be posted on our website!   Please be sure we have your current home phone number, as well as a cell number and your email address!

As always, it is a privilege to work with your children.  If you have any questions, problems or comments regarding classes or placement, please make your concerns known to Ann Lagravinese, Heather or myself.  We want to provide each and every student with a stimulating and memorable experience!

Sincerely:
Marianne

The Little Cha Foundation:

Past events have included “A Celebration of Life” in memory of our little dancer Victoria Riccardi who passed away suddenly in 2 years ago. This event was a huge success and raised more than $7,500 which was donated in Victoria’s name to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. Since then, the Riccardi family has started the “Little Cha Foundation,” in Victoria’s memory. The Riccardi Family hopes to use the proceeds to sponsor a child who would like to pursue the arts. We will inform you of any future events taking place for the “Little Cha Foundation” as soon as the information becomes available. If at anytime you would like to make a donation to the Little Cha Foundation, please make all checks payable to:

 The Little Cha Foundation
2327 Bayview Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793

*Please note: The “Little Cha Foundation” name is incorporated and all donations are now tax deductible! The code to be used for Tax Deductions is as follows: 501(c)3. Thank you for your help and support!