MCDA is one of the leading dance institutions in northeast Ohio. At our school, we aim to encourage a widespread love of dance, welcoming children and adults who can’t help but feel the rhythm!
Established in 2002, we aim to create a positive, welcoming environment which is encouraging for all.
Located within the historic district of the city of Medina, Medina Centre for Dance Art is the most comprehensive dance facility in the county. We have 3 spacious studios and offer many different styles of dance for students from ages 2 through 102!
MCDA offers a range of dance styles and class levels for all ages and abilities. Whether you are aiming for a professional career, looking to stay fit or interested in exploring dance arts, we have a class for you.
The teachers at MCDA have a vast range of experience across dance styles. Our collective approach is to share our love of dance while being supportive and encouraging.
Enroll for group lessons at a time that suits you.
Our philosophy is to create a world where everyone can access the magic of dance. We have witnessed first hand how dance can build character, confidence and friendships. This beautiful, enriching art is an incredible tool to teach body awareness, self-discipline and teamwork.
Through our service of teaching dance, we strive to empower confident, focused and happy dancers. MCDA teaches healthy living, leadership, respect and kindness to our students.
At MCDA, we empower confidence, support healthy living, and integrate valuable life lessons while encouraging creativity and maintaining high standards and values for our staff and students. Our goal is to be a positive influence on the whole dancer’s life
MCDA is Empowering
– confident, focused and happy dancers
– young people to create a better world
– dancers in a healthy and active environment
MCDA Supports Healthy Living
– a learning environment that encourages individuality
– cultivating healthy and supportive relationships
– a well-balanced approach to developing a healthy mind, body, and soul
MCDA Teaches Practical Life Lessons
– integrating life lessons in dance class
– punctuality and preparedness
– respect for individual differences and strengths
– courage and confidence
MCDA Encourages Creativity
– fostering individual growth
– supporting self-expression
– inspiring originality and imagination
MCDA Supports High Values and Standards
– ideals that every parent will appreciate
– age-appropriate practices and performances
– a professional and friendly class setting
The Medina Centre for Dance Art team of accredited and friendly dance instructors have a wide range of skills and experiences they share with our students.
is the Owner/Director of MCDA. She has been training dancers for over 35 years. Miss Kelly has a B.A in Dance Management from Baldwin Wallace University and a Masters in Art Administration from Akron University.
and her husband, Kevin have loved living in Medina for over thirty-five years. They are proud of their three adult daughters and four perfectly wonderful grandchildren. Mary studied dance as a Ford Foundation Scholar …
has been dancing since the age of 3, and has studied ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and contemporary. She graduated summa cum laude from Anderson University in Indiana in 2014, obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Dance …
is new to Medina, coming from the Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati area. She began dancing at a young age and has been a dance instructor for 28 years. Jennifer was studio trained and has a minor in dance from Northern …
has been dancing since the age of 3. Growing up she studied under Dee Hillier, Jennifer Naso Marinis, Kathie Nejman, and Dana Soroczak and has trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, pointe, character jazz, lyrical …
has studied dance since the age of three and has over 40 years of teaching experience. Diana was a dance studio owner for over 25 years. She is currently on the board of directors for the Ohio Chapter of Dance …
Laettner is the Program Director and a Dance Educator at MCDA. She has been singing and dancing for over 30 years, beginning with her training at the Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts and continuing at Baldwin-Wallace University where…
Has a passion for dance and teaching children. She has been teaching dance in NorthEast Ohio for over 10 years, and has danced since she was 5 years old. Growing up she studied under Brenda and Christopher Stygar, Kimberly Lawver, Andrew Carroll…
Since the age of 3, Valerie Lehman has had a passion for dance forms, including ballet, pointe, lyrical, and jazz. She started her dance career in Parma Heights then attended Studio 82 where she studied pointe…
