Dancing In a New Studio
By Emi Hensel, DanceMHT Program Director This fall the Market House Theatre’s premiere dance program, DanceMHT is back in action! This semester brings the much anticipated, brand new dance studio space to life. We are thrilled to have dancers finally have a chance to use the two new studios that were slated to open just before we had to end classes due to the pandemic. New features of the studio include: two larger studio spaces with professional grade dance floors, boys and girls dressing rooms, and a lobby. Having the new studio space has felt like a dream for so long and I cannot believe we are finally holding classes in it! When the dance program began back in 2015 as a single class for middle and high school students who wanted to learn more about dance, I never imagined that we would be in our very own studio space just five years later. The dance program has now grown to full on “dance studio” status with 22 classes this year. Last year we had over one hundred students with ages ranging from preschool to adults. This year, I also had the pleasure of adding three new teachers to the program to help with the increasing class load. Quality of instruction is very important to me and I’m happy to have teachers who hold the same value. Classes look a little different this year, as everything does. The health and safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. Temperatures are taken at the door, class sizes are limited, students are distanced throughout class, masks are required for students ages six and up. Thorough cleaning and wiping down of surfaces happen in between classes. I’m just so thankful we are back to doing what we love to do sparking a passion for dance inside each student. Whether they are doing it for fun, exercise, or to follow a dream, there is a place for everyone at DanceMHT. Registration is still open!
"Having the new studio space has felt like a dream for so long..."
