The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center - School Brochure 2023-24

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Dance Classes For Children & Teens Ages 18 Months to 18 Years

“Dance is for Anybody ” – Mark Morris

Welcome to the Mark Morris Dance Center!

Continuing our commitment to our core values of Access, Artistic Excellence, Community, and Creativity, we are excited to return to the hustle and bustle of the academic year with the year-round, culturally responsive, non-gendered dance and music programming we are known for, offered to students of all ages with and without disabilities.

As we progress through the school year, I know you will be glad to return to the programs you and your children love, while also having the chance to try out something new! This year, we are thrilled to announce the start of our Family Guild to facilitate further involvement from our community in all that makes The School run smoothly.

We cannot do this work without you. You can learn more about supporting our work and how to contribute at mmdg.org/support.

We thank you for trusting us with your child’s dance education and are grateful for all that each of you bring to our community. See you at the Dance Center!

Alexandra Cook (she/her) Youth and Family Programs Director

Mission and Core Values The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center is a communitybased dance and music program in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District.

The School’s diverse and professional faculty provide progressive, non-competitive, and inclusive instruction with classes accompanied by live music. We welcome and are proud to instruct disabled and non-disabled students who represent diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, identify across the gender spectrum, and who come from every borough in New York City as well as New Jersey and Long Island. We are intentionally a non-recital school with a studentcentered, culturally responsive instructional approach rooted in our core values of Access, Artistic Excellence, Community, and Creativity.

To learn more about our core values, visit mmdg.org/our-core-values

Scholarships The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center annually provides $25,000 in need-based scholarships to a limited number of qualifying students. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants will be notified of results on a rolling basis until all scholarships are distributed.

Families interested in donating to support scholarships can do so as an add-on to their tuition during registration.

Support Access at The School Your gift of support will help keep programs accessible to our broader community through scholarships and tiered tuition programs. Learn more at mmdg.org/donate

Early Childhood Due to limited space, each family who applies and is selected for a scholarship will receive it for one (1) child in one (1) of our Early Childhood programs. Scholarships are non-transferrable to the next session. A new application must be submitted for each eight-week session. Scholarship application periods for these programs are as follows: Fall Session 1

Aug. 29-Oct. 2, 2023 | notified by Oct. 2, 2023

Fall Session 2

Oct. 24-Nov. 20, 2023 | notified by Nov. 20, 2023

Winter Session

Jan. 9-Feb. 6, 2024 | notified by Feb. 6, 2024

Spring Session

March 19-April 8, 2024 | notified by April 8, 2024

Summer Session

May 3-May 25, 2024 | notified by June 8, 2024

Children and Teens Due to limited space, each family who applies and is selected for a scholarship will receive it for one (1) class per child interested in our Children and Teens programs. Families may elect to enroll on scholarship for one semester or for the entire academic year. Scholarships are transferrable to the second semester in the Children and Teens program of the same academic year in which the scholarship was awarded. A new application must be submitted for each new academic year and for any additional programs students in which enroll (e.g. summer or school-year camps). Scholarship application periods for these programs are as follows: Semester 1

Aug. 22-Oct. 14, 2023 | notified by Oct. 14, 2023

Semester 2

Jan. 9-March 2, 2024 | notified by March 2, 2024

Mid-Winter, Spring, and Summer Camps Scholarships will be awarded via a lottery system and applications for scholarships will open the same day as camp registration. Due to limited space, each family who applies and is selected for a scholarship will receive it for one (1) child in one (1) of our camp programs. Scholarships are non-transferrable to the regular academic year in The School.

Scholarship application periods for these programs are as follows: Mid-Winter Camp

Dec. 12-Feb. 10, 2024 | notified by Feb. 10, 2024

Spring Break Camp

Dec. 12-Mar. 23, 2024 | notified by Mar. 23, 2024

Summer Camps + Intensives Dec. 12-May 19, 2024 | notified by May 19, 2024

For more information about scholarships, visit mmdg.org/scholarships

Family Guild The Family Guild of The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center is a newly formed consortium of parents and guardians of children in The School who wish to provide additional support and assistance to programs.

The Guild meets periodically throughout the year and exists to: • Build community among the parent/ guardian population in The School.

• Leverage parent/guardian connections to the Dance Center community to ensure broad engagement with events and programs.

• Provide a sounding board for staff regarding general trends and parent needs and interests.

• Increase contributed support to The School and Community Engagement programs through monetary or in-kind donations.

Parents/guardians who join the guild do so with the understanding that they will have no priority access of any kind to registration or resources from The School. Guild membership is entered into under the desire to charitably support the mission of the Mark Morris Dance Group and the excellence, creativity, community, and accessibility core values through which that mission is accomplished.

Interested parent/guardians should contact schooladmin@mmdg.org.

Early Childhood Programs (Ages 18 months-6 years) Early childhood is a time for dancers to be introduced to dance and music concepts primarily through the medium of play-based activities. Classes are 45-minutes long and are held weekly on eight-week cycles, allowing families to participate for shorter blocks.

For more information, visit mmdg.org/early-childhood.

Calendar Fall Session 1 Fall Session 2 Winter Session Spring Session

September 11 to November 12, 2023* November 8, 2023 to January 22, 2024** January 26 to March 28, 2024** April 1 to June 8, 2024

* Seven weeks of Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday classes. These are priced differently. All others are eight weeks. ** Seven weeks of Sunday classes. These are priced differently. All others are eight weeks.

Registraton Dates August 29 October 2 October 24 November 20 January 9 February 6 March 19 April 8 May 3

Registration Opens – Fall Session 1 (12:00pm) Registration Closes – Fall Session 1 Registration Opens – Fall Session 2 (12:00pm) Registration Closes – Fall Session 2 Registration Opens – Winter Session (12:00pm) Registration Closes – Winter Session Registration Opens – Spring Session (12:00pm) Registration Closes – Spring Session Registration Opens – Summer Session (12:00pm)

We Dance: Toddler and Grown-up Movement These workshops for children and their grown-ups introduce movement by incorporating singing, musical instruments, and games, accompanied by live music. Full participation of the adult with the child supports bonding, modeling, language, and movement development through great fun and play.

We Dance - Ages 18m.-2 Monday 9:15-10:00am, 10:00-10:45am Tuesday 9:15-10:00am Wednesday 9:15-10:00am Thursday 9:15-10:00am, 10:00-10:45am Friday 9:15-10:00am Saturday 9:00-9:45am, 9:15-10:00am, 2:30-3:15pm We Dance - Ages 2-3 Monday 10:45-11:30am Tuesday 10:00-10:45am, 10:45-11:30am Wednesday 10:00-10:45am Thursday 10:45-11:30am Friday 10:00-10:45am, 10:45-11:30am Saturday 9:45-10:30am, 10:30-11:15am, 10:00-10:45am, 3:15-4:00pm We Dance - Ages 3-4 Monday 3:45-4:30pm Tuesday 3:30-4:15pm Wednesday 10:45-11:30am, 3:30-4:15pm Thursday 11:30am-12:15pm, 3:30-4:15pm Friday 11:30am-12:15pm Saturday 10:45-11:30am, 11:15am-12:00pm Classes at Brooklyn Music School Located at 126 St. Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY We Dance Ages 18m.-2 Sunday Sunday 9:15-10:00am

Ages 2-3 10:00-10:45am

Creative Dance Creative Dance is the perfect introduction for the future study of all dance techniques. Unique to The School, these classes blend movement, music, improvisation, and basic dance steps. Students learn dance fundamentals to live musical accompaniment while improving motor skills, self-expression, confidence, imagination, and social development.

Age 4 Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday

3:45-4:30pm 4:00-4:45pm 3:45-4:30pm 4:00-4:45pm 3:30-4:15pm 4:00-4:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 12:00-12:45pm 10:45-11:30am

Ages 5-6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday

4:30-5:15pm 4:45-5:30pm 4:45-5:30pm 4:00-4:45pm 4:45-5:30pm 12:45-1:30pm 2:45-3:30pm 11:30am-12:15pm

Classes at Brooklyn Music School Located at 126 St. Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY Creative Dance Age 4 Sunday 10:45-11:30am

Creative Dance Ages 5-6 11:30am-12:15pm Sunday

*NEW

Early Childhood Drop-in Classes (Newborn - 4 years)

For the first time, The School will be offering drop-in classes, including We Dance and our new We Dance: Post-Partum option. Designed for caregivers and babies ages newborn through ten months, We Dance: Post-Partum merges the rhythm and fun of dance class with a dancer’s understanding of how to move in physically healthy ways. These are offered as drop-in classes on the following schedule: Calendar Drop-in Session 1 Drop-in Session 2 Drop-in Session 3 Drop-in Session 4 Drop-in Session 5

November 4, 11, and 18 January 13, 20, and 27 TBD TBD TBD

Saturday

9:00-10:00am

Saturday 10:00-10:45am Saturday 10:45-11:30am Saturday 11:30am-12:15pm * Participants are required to register for all three weeks of classes offered in each session of We Dance: Post Partum.

Children and Teens Programs (Ages 6 - 18 years) School-age children are ready to dive more deeply into weekly recreational studies of specific technique and concepts regarding different styles of dance. The School currently offers jazz dance, hip-hop, ballet, modern dance, tap, West African dance, and music and singing classes.

For more information, visit mmdg.org/children-teens.

Calendar Semester 1* Semester 2

September 11, 2023 to January 22, 2024 January 26, 2024 to June 15, 2024

* 15 weeks of Monday, Friday, and Saturday classes in semester 1; 17 weeks of Monday, Friday, and Saturday classes in semester 2. These are priced differently for those who choose to pay by semester.

Registraton Dates August 22 August 29 October 14 December 12 January 9 January 16 February 10 March 2 March 23

Priority Registration for Semester 1 Opens (12:00pm) General Registration for Semester 1 Opens (12:00pm) Last Day for Registration Changes in Semester 1 Mid-Winter, Spring Break, and Summer Camp Registration Opens (9:00am) Priority Registration for Semester 2 Opens (12:00pm) General Registration for Semester 2 Opens (12:00pm) Last Day for Registration Changes Mid-Winter Break Camp Last Day for Registration Changes in Semester 2 Last Day for Registration Changes Spring Break Camp

Jazz Dance

Born out of African dance, American tap dance, ballet, and theatre, jazz dance is inherently related to popular music and has evolved alongside it. Our classes draw from a variety of historical and contemporary jazz styles ranging from Broadway, commercial, funk, and classical techniques.

Jazz Fundamentals A Ages 6-8 Monday Ages 6-8 Wednesday

4:15-5:00pm 4:15-5:00pm

Jazz Fundamentals B Ages 7-9 Tuesday Ages 7-9 Friday

4:00-4:45pm 4:15-5:00pm

Jazz Level 1 Ages 8-10 Jazz Level 2 Ages 9-12 Jazz Level 3 Ages 10-14

Tuesday Thursday Wednesday

Beginner Teen Jazz Ages 13-18 Saturday

4:00-5:15pm

Jazz Level 4/5 | Int./Adv. Teen Jazz Ages 13-18 Tuesday 5:15-6:45pm

4:15-5:15pm 4:45-5:45pm 5:15-6:30pm

Hip-Hop

Established in the 1970s in New York City, hip-hop dance—as an element of hip-hop culture—has become a popular and innovative movement style across the world. Our classes begin with a community-building warm-up followed by skill building in large and small groups.

Hip-Hop Fundamentals A Ages 6-8 Monday 4:00-4:45pm Tuesday 3:45-4:30pm Wednesday 4:00-4:45pm Thursday 4:15-5:00pm Friday 4:00-4:45pm Saturday 9:00-9:45am

Hip-Hop Fundamentals B Ages 7-9 Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm Wednesday 5:00-5:45pm Thursday 4:15-5:00pm Friday 4:00-4:45pm

Hip-Hop Level 1 - Ages 8-10 Friday 4:45-5:45pm Saturday 9:45-10:45am

Hip-Hop Level 2 - Ages 9-12 Monday 4:30-5:30pm Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm

Hip-Hop Level 3 - Ages 10-14 Thursday 5:00-6:15pm

Beginner Teen Hip-Hop Ages 13-18 Wednesday 6:15-7:30pm Thursday 4:45-6:00pm

Int. Teen Hip-Hop / Level 4 Ages 13-18 Saturday 10:30am-12:00pm

Adv. Teen Hip-Hop / Level 5 Ages 13-18 Monday 5:15-6:45pm

Ballet

Ballet is a classical dance form that originated in the 1500s. Our classes are accompanied by a pianist and follow a traditional structure.

Ballet Fundamentals A Ages 6-8 Tuesday 4:00-4:45pm Wednesday 4:15-5:00pm Thursday 4:00-4:45pm Friday 4:00-4:45pm Saturday 9:15-10:00am

Ballet Fundamentals B Ages 7-9 Monday 5:00-5:45pm Tuesday 4:45-5:30pm Friday 4:45-5:30pm Saturday 10:00-10:45am

Ballet Level 1 - Ages 8-10 Monday 4:15-5:15pm Friday 4:45-5:45pm Saturday 1:00-2:00pm

Ballet Level 2 - Ages 9-12 Monday 4:45-5:45pm Thursday 5:45-6:45pm Saturday 2:00-3:00pm

Ballet Level 3 - Ages 10-14 Wednesday 4:00-5:15pm Friday 5:00-6:15pm Saturday 11:00am-12:15pm

Beg. Teen Ballet Ages 13-18 Thursday 6:15-7:30pm Friday 5:30-6:45pm

Int. Teen Ballet / Level 4 Ages 13-18 Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm Saturday 10:45am-12:15pm

Adv. Teen Ballet / Level 5 Ages 13-18 Monday 4:45-6:15pm Saturday 10:00-11:30am

Pre-pointe* - Ages 11-18 Wednesday 5:30-6:15pm Saturday 12:15-1:00pm

Pointe Level 1* - Ages 11-18 Wednesday 5:30-6:15pm Saturday 12:15-1:00pm

Pointe Level 2* - Ages 13-18 Monday 6:15-7:00pm Saturday 11:30am-12:15pm *Students may not register for Pointe Levels 1 and 2 without instructor recommendation and approval. New and returning students to The School taking Ballet Levels 3, 4, and 5 and who were not recommended and approved to take pointe can register for a pre-pointe class. Students registered in Pointe Level 1 and Pre-pointe will be observed by two separate teaching artists during the first four weeks of the semester and be given final placement

by The School prior to registration closing. Pointe classes only accept new students during the Fall semester.

Modern Dance

Modern dance is a concert dance form that arose out of ballet in the early 20th century. Our classes are accompanied by live music and draw from a variety of classical and contemporary techniques.

Modern Fundamentals A Ages 6-8 Monday 4:00-4:45pm Tuesday 5:30-6:15pm Friday 5:30-6:15pm Saturday 9:00-9:45am

Modern Fundamentals B Ages 7-9 Wednesday 5:30-6:15pm Thursday 5:00-5:45pm Friday 5:45-6:30pm

Modern Level 1 - Ages 8-10 Tuesday 4:45-5:45pm Saturday 1:45-2:45pm

Modern Level 2 - Ages 9-12 Monday 5:45-6:45pm Thursday 6:00-7:00pm

Modern Level 3 - Ages 10-14 Monday 5:45-7:00pm

Student Company I Modern* Ages 13+ Saturday 12:00-1:00pm

Beginner Teen Modern Ages 13-18 Tuesday 5:30-6:45pm

Rehearsal* Saturday

Modern Level 4 / Intermediate Teen Modern Ages 13-18

Student Company II Modern* Ages 10+ Friday 4:15-5:15pm

Saturday

Rehearsal* Friday

3:00-4:30pm

Contemporary Modern Level 5 / Advanced Teen Modern Ages 13-18 Tuesday

Ages 13+ 1:00-3:30pm

Ages 10+ 5:15-7:00pm

5:45-7:15pm

* Students must be accepted into Student Company I or II by audition. For more information about auditions and to register, visit mmdg.org/student-company

Tap Dance

Tap dance is a percussive style that originated in the United States in the 1700s. Using shoes with metal plates to create sound, students develop coordination, precision, rhythmic skills, and musicality.

Tap Fundamentals A Ages 6-8 Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm Saturday 9:00-9:45am

Tap Fundamentals B Ages 7-9 Thursday 4:30-5:15pm Saturday 9:45-10:30am

Tap Level 1

Ages 8-10

Tuesday

5:15-6:15pm

Tap Level 2

Ages 9-12

Thursday

5:15-6:15pm

Tap Level 3

Ages 10-14

Monday

5:30-6:45pm

Beginner Teen Tap

Ages 13-18

Saturday

1:00-2:15pm

Tap Level 4/5 - Int./Adv. Teen Tap Ages 13-18 Saturday

2:15-3:45pm

West African Dance

West African dance explores the fundamentals of West African culture and tradition through music and dance. The musicality, traditions, and various techniques introduced in these classes will connect with dance techniques of Africa and its diaspora, including but not limited to, the dances of Mali, Guinea, Senegal, afrobeat, afro house, and more.

West African Fundamentals A/B Ages 6-9

Thursday

4:15-5:00pm

West African Level 1/2 Ages 9-12 Thursday

5:00-6:00pm

All Level Teen West African Ages 13-18 Friday 5:45-7:00pm

Music and Singing

In Music and Singing classes, students explore the joy of singing while developing musicianship skills, such as ear training and sight reading.

Our classes draw from folk, classical, Broadway, and contemporary songbooks with a focus on breathing, vocal technique, rhythm, melody, song interpretation, and creativity.

Music and Singing Fundamentals A/B Ages 6-8 Saturday 12:15-1:00pm Music and Singing Level 1/2 Ages 8-10 Saturday 1:30-2:30pm Music and Singing Level 3/4 Ages 9-12 Wednesday 4:45-6:00pm All Level Teen Music and Singing Ages 13-18 Wednesday 6:00-7:15pm

Adaptive Dance

The School is committed to bringing the joy and benefits of dance and music to students with disabilities. While all the classes in The School are fully inclusive, our Adaptive Dance classes are kept small to allow for a more intimate learning experience and optional parent/ caregiver participation.

Adaptive Modern Dance Level 1 Ages 6-12 Saturday 12:30-1:15pm Adaptive Modern Dance Level 2 Ages 13-18 Saturday 1:15-2:15pm Please see the School Handbook on our website to read more about Accessibility in The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center.

Specialized Study Programs (Ages 10 - 18 years) In addition to their participation in the Children and Teens Programs, some students are interested in engaging in further study of dance through performance and choreography. For those children, The School offers Specialized Study Programs.

Student Companies I and II The Student Companies of The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center exemplify the progressive, comprehensive, and musicallydriven approach of Mark Morris’ work. The Student Companies focuses on modern dance training, prioritizing the experience of performing works of influential choreographers in the field while utilizing other dance techniques to support diverse approaches to performance quality. Student Companies I and II dancers are selected by audition each Fall. The year culminates in public performances at the Mark Morris Dance Center.

Requirements Student Company I: Must be a minimum 13 years of age and have 5 years of formal dance training.

Student Company I Modern and Rehearsal Technique class of appropriate level in another dance form Student Company II: Must be a minimum 10 years of age and have 3 years of formal dance training.

Student Company II Modern And Rehearsal Technique class of appropriate level in another dance form Student Company I Modern Ages 13+ Saturday 12:00-1:00pm Student Company I Rehearsal Ages 13+ Saturday 1:00-3:30pm Student Company II Modern Ages 10+ Friday 4:15-5:15pm Student Company II Rehearsal Ages 10+ Friday 5:15-7:00pm In addition to registering for two classes in The School (Student Company Modern and one additional dance class), Student Company students pay a $400 flat fee to help cover the costs of the annual culminating production.

To register for the audition, visit mmdg.org/student-company

Arts Immersion Fellowship Arts Immersion fellows, selected via an application process, delve deeply into all aspects of dance, production,and arts administration, gaining valuable experience and exposure in New York City’s performing arts arena. The program culminates in a performance that is student-driven, created, and produced. To learn more about the program and apply, visit mmdg.org/arts-immersion Arts Immersion

Ages 15+

Thursday

5:00-6:00pm

Private and Group Lessons Private lessons offer the opportunity to get personalized instruction and corrections in an intimate environment. Private lessons are booked directly by contacting the faculty on the Private Lessons page.

Additionally, the Mark Morris Dance Center welcomes student groups year-round. Information about group lessons can be found at mmdg.org/private-lessons Family Fun Series This series of classes is designed for the whole family to learn fundamentals of dance, fitness, and music genres together in a fun and encouraging environment. All workshops are 60 minutes long. No experience necessary. These classes are run periodically throughout the year.

More information regarding this year’s Family Fun offerings can be found at mmdg.org/family-fun Community Education Programs We offer a wide range of arts-in-education programming for all grade levels, collaborating with community center’s and school’s administration and faculty to tailor residencies, workshops, and classes to meet the needs and aspirations of its students.

For more information about bringing MMDG to your school, contact Community Education Programs Manager Calvin A. Rollins II at calvin.rollins@mmdg.org or visit mmdg.org/community

Tuition The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center is committed to upholding its core values of Access, Artistic Excellence, Creativity, and Community.

To ensure access to excellent dance education for the everyone, tiered pricing options, in collaboration with our scholarship program, allow us to take collective action to reduce financial barriers that have traditionally prevented some students and families from participating. Families who can should select the tuition option Tier 3 so that we can continue to offer our programs with additional support staff, live music, and in our state-of-the-art facilities. Please find all tuition options below: Early Childhood

Registration Fee Every 8 weeks

Tier 1 – 8 weeks

Tier 1 – 16 weeks

Tier 2 – 8 weeks

Tier 2 Semester

Tier 3 – 8 weeks

Tier 3 Semester

45 min./ week

$15/child

$170

n/a

$195

n/a

$225

n/a

Children and Teens

Registration Fee - once per year

Tier 1 Full Year

Tier 1 Semester

Tier 2 Full Year

Tier 2 Semester

Tier 3 Full Year

Tier 3 Semester

45 min./ week

$30/child

$560

$295

$645

$350

$730

$385

60 min./ week

$30/child

$590

$310

$680

$360

$770

$410

75 min./ week

$30/child

$630

$330

$720

$410

$815

$425

90 min./ week

$30/child

$665

$345

$765

$395

$860

$448

Student Company Flat Fee Per Student (In Addition to Tuition for Classes)

$400

Tiered tuition is run on an honor system. We do not examine financial records of any family. The information below is provided as a guide to help determine which pricing tier may fit your family best. We recognize there may be situations under which this guide is not applicable: PRICING TIER

FAMILY INCOME LEVEL*

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

Scholarship

Families who qualify for WIC assistance

Varies per WIC Guidelines

Tier 1

$65,000-$95,500 per year

< or = 4

Tier 2

$95,501-$231,250 per year

< or = 4

Tier 3

$231,251 per year

< or = 4

*Income levels determined based on 2023 Federal Income Tax brackets

Multiple Class Discount Students in the Children and Teens programs registered for more than one class in a semester will receive a 15% discount. This discount does not apply to the Early Childhood programs.

Sibling Discount Siblings receive a 15% discount. This discount does not apply to siblings enrolled in the Early Childhood programs.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy Tuition is refundable within the indicated registration periods of each respective program, less a $15 processing fee, the pro-rated cost of classes taken (whether attended or not), and any applied discounts.

Please note: Schedule and/or teachers are subject to change.

Family and Friends Days The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center intentionally nurtures a non-performance based atmosphere. To ensure our community has a chance to engage with their child’s learning, we offer Family and Friends Days toward the end of each semester in Creative Dance classes and Technique Fundamentals A through Level 5 classes in The School. There are no Family and Friends Days in the Specialized Study Programs. More information regarding Family and Friends Days will be communicated to registered families as scheduling is confirmed.

The School Staff Sarah Marcus, Director of Education and Community Engagement Alexandra Cook, Youth and Family Programs Director Lily Khan, School Administrator Calvin A. Rollins II, Community Education Programs Manager For information and details on The School’s policies, including dress code, drop-off and pick-up protocol, and more, please review our School Handbook at mmdg.org/school-policies

Important Dates September 7 September 11 September 15-17 September 24-25 October 9 November 7 November 8 November 11 November 22-26 Dec. 19-Jan. 1 January 2 January 15 Jan. 23-25 January 26 February 17-23 February 19-23 February 24 March 29-31 April 1 April 10 April 22-26 April 22-27 April 29 May 25-27 May 28 May 30 May 31 June 2 June 3 June 5 June 7-9 June 7 June 8 June 10 June 15 June 11-17

Student Company Auditions (4-6pm) First Day of Early Childhood (Fall Session 1) and Children and Teens Programs Classes (Semester 1) No Classes – Rosh Hashanah* No Classes – Yom Kippur* No Classes – Indigenous People’s Day* No Classes – Election Day* First Day of Early Childhood Programs Classes (Fall Session 2) Veteran’s Day – All Classes In Session No Classes – Thanksgiving Day Break* Winter Break* All Classes Resume No Classes – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day* No Classes – The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center Break*± First Day of Early Childhood (Winter Session) and Children and Teens Programs Classes (Semester 2) No Regular Classes – Mid-Winter Break* ± Mid-Winter Break Camp All Classes Resume No Classes – Easter Weekend* First Day of Early Childhood Programs Classes (Spring Session) and Children and Teens Programs Classes Resume No Classes – Eid al Fitr* Spring Break Dance Camp No Regular Classes – Spring Break*± Classes Resume No Classes – Memorial Day* Last Day Tuesday Classes – Early Childhood and Children and Teens Programs Last Day Thursday Classes – Early Childhood and Children and Teens Programs Last Day Friday Classes – Early Childhood Programs Last Day Sunday Classes – Early Childhood Programs Last Day Monday Classes – Early Childhood Programs Last Day Wednesday Classes – Early Childhood and Children and Teens Programs Dance Center Showcase Performances – Children and Teens Programs Last Day Friday Classes – Children and Teens Programs Last Day Saturday Classes – Early Childhood Programs Last Day Monday Classes – Children and Teens Programs Last Day Saturday Classes – Children and Teens Programs Reserved for Snow Day Makeup ±

* Bold indicates no classes; Reserved for Snow Day Makeup ±