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M & M Dance Academy
4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Manchester, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 636-891-8037
- Website & schedule mandmdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Megan and her teachers foster a nurturing, family environment that helped my daughter fall in love with dance again.”
What families & students say
“Megan and her teachers foster a nurturing, family environment that helped my daughter fall in love with dance again.”
“The teachers are amazing, the talent and enthusiasm of the dancers is infectious, and the parents are supportive and friendly.”
From the reviews
I have been so impressed with this studio over the years - both of my daughters absolutely love being there and it has fostered a love and passion for dance that they will undoubtedly carry with them for their entire lives.
I own Townsend Music School and have a student who goes to the M & M Dance Academy. She has taken piano lessons from me for over four years now and she has always tells about her dancing and all of her teachers there. She just loves it so much!
Wonderful studio! We came to MMDA after a rough experience in the dance world. Megan and her teachers foster a nurturing, family environment that helped my daughter fall in love with dance again. They were exactly what we needed at just the right time. I am endlessly grateful to these women, as is my daughter.
Adult ballet at M & M Dance Academy
M & M Dance Academy runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at M & M Dance Academy
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
