Come Dance With Us!
The Muhlenberg Community Dance Center offers classes in a wide range of styles, for dancers of all ages and experience levels
Muhlenberg’s acclaimed Dance Program offers public classes for members of the Lehigh Valley community. Classes include a variety of styles and levels, for ages 2 and up, ranging from Creative Movement for young children to technique classes for older kids, teens and adults.
Program for Young Dancers & Teens
Fall Classes: Sept. 8 – Dec. 7, 2026
The Muhlenberg Community Dance Center (MCDC) offers a safe and supportive environment through which students explore their creative and physical potential under the guidance of a fresh and qualified teaching staff. The curriculum is designed to carry a child from the earliest creative movement experience through pre-professional level work, with a focus on developing self-confidence and a lifelong appreciation for dance and other art forms.
Fall 2026 Offerings:
- Creative Movement
- CM 1 (ages 2-3) — Sat 10-10:30 am — 6-week session, Oct. 17 – Nov. 21
- CM 2 (ages 3-4) — Sat 10:30-11:15 am
- CM 3 (ages 5-6) — Sat 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
- Ballet
- Ballet 1 (ages 7-10) — Mon 6-7 pm
- Ballet 2 (ages 9-12) — Tue 5:15-6:15 pm
- Teen Ballet (ages 13+) — Wed 5:30-6:45 pm
- Jazz & Modern
- Jazz/Modern 1 (ages 6-10) — Mon 5-6 pm
- Jazz/Modern 2 (ages 9-12) — Tue 6:30-7:30 pm
- Teen Jazz (ages 13+) — Thur 7:15-8:30 pm
- Teen Modern (ages 13+) — Tue 7:45-9 pm
- Tap
- Tap I/II (ages 9+) — Thur 5:15-6:15 pm
- Teen Tap (ages 13+) — Wed 7-8 pm
- Hip-Hop — NEW!
- (ages 12+) — Fri 6-7:15 pm
- Musical Theatre Dance
- Ages 12+ — Thur 6-7 pm
- Teen Aerial (Oct. 15 – Dec. 10 — 8-week session)
- Ages 13+ — Thur 5:45-7:00
Program for Adults & Teens
Fall Classes 2026
In addition to youth classes, we offer a variety of fun, active dance courses for adults who want to keep moving! This fall’s offerings: Adult/Teen Beginning Ballet, Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, Adult/Teen Beginning Tap, and Adult Aerial.
Teens ages 13+ are invited to participate in the Beginning Ballet and Beginning Tap classes.
Fall 2026 Offerings:
- Adult/Teen Beginning Ballet — two 6-week sessions
- ages 13 thru adult — Mon 7:15-8:45 pm
- Session 1: Sept. 14 – Oct. 26
- Session 2: Nov. 2 – Dec. 14
- Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet — two 6-week sessions
- ages 18+ — Wed 7-8:30 pm
- Session 1: Sept. 9 – Oct. 21
- Session 2: Oct. 28 – Dec. 9
- Adult/Teen Beginning Tap — two 6-week sessions
- ages 13 thru adult — Wed 6-7 pm
- Session 1: Sept. 9 – Oct. 21
- Session 2: Oct. 28 – Dec. 9
- Adult Beginning Aerial — eight-week session
- ages 18+ — Thur 7:15-8:30 pm
- Oct. 15 – Dec. 10
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Questions?
E-mail [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 484-664-MCDC (6232), and MCDC Director Gianna Neal will get back to you soon.
Additional Information
Why MCDC?
What’s so special about MCDC?
Our curriculum is unique!
We work on educating the whole person, which means that we create a curriculum that not only focuses on technique, but also develops creativity, self-expression, and confidence. We strive to help students become critical thinkers, come out with a joy for dance and learning, and develop a curiosity about the dance world and the many ways to explore it. We want our students to leave our program with a healthy relationship to dance and a desire to continue dancing in whatever capacity they choose.
Low-pressure performance opportunities!
With a fall showcase and a spring recital, there are plenty of opportunities for students to display their hard work throughout the year. We pride ourselves in the way we offer these opportunities, with low pressure and little to no cost to you! We believe it’s essential for students to experience a high quality production in our state-of-the-art facilities, without the stress of excessive time and money.
We encourage students to study at multiple studios!
Our classes are a perfect option to supplement other dance programs, whether you’re in a pre-professional ballet track, an arts-based school, or just already enrolled at your favorite studio. Our curriculum is designed so that students can add on one class, or take a few! With many unique offerings such as aerial, modern, and musical theatre, students have the flexibility to create their own course of study, either solely with us or combined with other dance curricula.
Affordable class rates!
We believe dance is for everyone, and we strive to keep our class rates affordable! We don’t want the price of classes to hinder a student’s opportunity to dance. With discounts and payment plans available, we hope to welcome any and all students, no matter their financial situation.
What do classes cost?
Youth & Teen Classes
11-week session
$154 per class
Creative Movement 1, ages 2-3
6-week session
$84
Adult Ballet & Tap
one 6-week session
$90
Adult Ballet & Tap
two 6-week sessions
$90
Adult Aerial & Teen Aerial
8-week
$150
Any discounts available?
Enroll in TWO or more classes or enroll two or more kids
save 5%
Muhlenberg faculty, staff and alumni, and their immediate families
save 15%
Full-time Muhlenberg student
save 30%
Allentown School District student
save 30%
Fall Calendar
| Youth Classes (11-week session) | Sept. 8 – Dec. 7 |
| Adult Classes Session 1 (Tap & Ballet) | Sept. 9 – Oct. 26 |
| Fall Break — no classes | Oct. 6-12 |
| Aerial classes (teen and adult; 8-week session) | Oct. 15 – Dec. 10 |
| Creative Movement 1 (ages 2-3; 6-week session) | Oct. 17 – Nov. 21 |
| Adult Classes Session 2 (Tap & Ballet) | Oct. 28 – Dec. 14 |
| Thanksgiving Break — no classes | Nov. 24-30 |
| Informal Showcase (youth & teen) | Saturday, Dec. 12 |
| Spring Classes Begin (tentative) | Jan. 23, 2027 |
What should I wear?
Creative Movement: Comfortable clothing (shorts or pants, please) that does not inhibit them from moving freely and safely. Bare feet are required. No tights or shoes, as shoes inhibit grounding the body and articulating the feet, which aids in balance and coordination for young children.
Ballet attire: Any color leotard or fitted T-shirt, tights or legging, and ballet slippers (any color).
Other classes: Any color leotard or fitted T-shirt with jazz pants/leggings.
Appropriate footwear: Jazz: jazz shoes. Tap: tap shoes. Modern & Aerial: bare feet. Musical Theatre: socks or jazz shoes. Hip-hop: jazz shoes or CLEAN sneakers (not street shoes).
If you have dancewear questions, please email [email protected].
Where are my classes?
Most classes are in the Upper Level Studio, in the Trexler Pavilion for Theatre & Dance
Teen Aerial and Adult Aerial are in Brown Dance Studio, in Brown Hall, on the north side of Chew Street
Teen Tap and Adult Tap are in CA226, Studio 226, in the Baker Center for the Arts
Tap I/II is in a few different locations, depending on availability. Be sure to refer to communications from the instructor and MCDC.
The Baker Center for the Arts and the Trexler Pavilion are on the south side of Chew Street, between 23rd and 26th Streets, in Allentown. The Baker Center is the white pointy building, and the Trexler Pavilion is the glass-and-tan building with the big curved front.
For details, see the Muhlenberg College campus map.
Anything else?
Can I drop in and take a class?
Yes, students can pay per class! The drop-in rate is $20. This is a good option if you’re not available for all of the classes, or if you would like to try a class to see if it’s right for you. Please arrange drop-in payment in advance by emailing [email protected]. For safety reasons, drop-in rate does not apply to Aerial classes.
What if the weather is bad?
If we cancel class due to bad weather, we will email all students and/or parents at least one hour prior to the start of class.
What classes should I take?
If you have any questions about placement or registration, email [email protected] or leave a message at 484-664-MCDC (6232).
What if a class is cancelled?
We expect to be able to offer all of the classes in this schedule, but we do occasionally have to cancel or combine classes due to low enrollment. Check the website for updates. Registered students will receive a full credit or refund for any cancelled classes.