Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts

Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts MCPA offers professional training in classical ballet, modern, jazz, and tap for all ages and experi Call today to schedule your class ~ 443-438-4525.

Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts is located on Harford Road, in Hamilton in North East Baltimore. MCPA offers professional dance training for all ages and levels, from the beginning pre-schooler to the aspiring professional. Classes are available for children and adults of all levels in:

Classical Ballet
Jazz
Modern
Tap

New students are welcome to try a class any time for free!

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01/06/2025

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We are so saddened to share Maggie, Bald Ballerina, passed away on Dec 27th. We celebrate her life always as she was a w...
12/29/2024

We are so saddened to share Maggie, Bald Ballerina, passed away on Dec 27th. We celebrate her life always as she was a wonderful example to all of bravery and grace with a never give up spirit. She brought awareness to many by combining her deep love for dance with her advocacy for breast cancer. One person can make a difference. Maggie’s work and memory will continue to make a difference. Maggie was a student of Ms. Shannon’s many years ago and our dancers have been participants in her fund raising galas. Please consider making a donation in Maggie’s memory.
Rest peacefully surrounded with much love courageous Maggie 💕

From Maggie's instagram:
On December 27, 2024, Maggie passed away peacefully at home with her family. Maggie was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2014 when she was only 23.
Since then, she lived her life to the fullest. She continued to dance, teach, choreograph, and perform in addition to her grueling schedule of medical appointments. Despite not liking to speak publicly, she took on educating young dancers and the public that no one is too young, no one is too fit, no one is immune from cancer. As the Bald Ballerina, she showed all of us how to live and thrive despite the odds with grace, positivity, and tenacity. She touched many lives and will be missed by all who were lucky to know her. We want to thank everyone who supported her through this journey, sent gifts, cards, and messages. Maggie was very touched and grateful, but was too ill to personally thank everyone. We hope you continue to spread her story of strength and grace.
Maggie's greatest passions were breast cancer advocacy for The Pink Agenda (TPA) and working with her Pomeranians at Dog Owner's Training Club of Maryland (DOTC). She served on the board of both organizations and was the AKC Delegate for DOTC. You can make a tax deductible donation to either organization in Maggie's memory. For DOTC, please make the check payable to DOTC, write Maggie on the "For" line and mail to DOTC, 1801 Gwynn Oak Ave, Baltimore MD 21207.
For the Pink Agenda, follow the link above or below:
https://www.thepinkagenda.org

Congratulations MCPA Dancers and Faculty!Nutcracker 2024 was a huge success and we could not be more proud. The amount o...
12/23/2024

Congratulations MCPA Dancers and Faculty!
Nutcracker 2024 was a huge success and we could not be more proud. The amount of growth and progress made by every dancer was visible on the Nutcracker stage. Hours of dedication thru class and rehearsals led by our incredible faculty culminating in an unforgettable Nutcracker 2024. The moments had of backstage fun and MCPA spirit along the way…so special for our dancers creating an experience they will never forget.
Big thank you to our guest performers, alumni participants, and faculty performers! Your presence made this performance all so much more memorable both on stage and off. MCPA family. ♥️ Also a big thank you to all parents that volunteered so generously to pull this off; from fund raising, to sales, to tech, backstage moms, seamstress work, to load in and load out, and so many more things….This type of school support and generosity is what makes this possible and is greatly appreciated!
Once more, let’s cheer on our MCPA Dancers! 👏The future is bright!
Enjoy the holidays and we will see you in 2025!!!

Quick!!! MCPA Nutcracker tickets are on sale again for Black Friday! Grab your tickets this weekend because the sale end...
11/29/2024

Quick!!! MCPA Nutcracker tickets are on sale again for Black Friday! Grab your tickets this weekend because the sale ends on December 1st!

Charleston Wrap fundraiser just in time for the Holidays! 🎁Another chance to support MCPA's new studio flooring! Shop wi...
11/04/2024

Charleston Wrap fundraiser just in time for the Holidays! 🎁
Another chance to support MCPA's new studio flooring! Shop with the link below until November 18th and proceeds will be put towards funding the new studio floors in MCPA. Share with your friends! We appreciate your support! ❤️
https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=29010

Pre-professional student Elsa Lisse working on the details. So important!!!Join MCPA for our 2024-2025 season. We are ac...
09/18/2024

Pre-professional student Elsa Lisse working on the details. So important!!!
Join MCPA for our 2024-2025 season.
We are accepting students in both our open and pre-professional levels. Call the studio today to register for open level classes or set an audition for our pre-professional levels. We would love to see you!

Join us for the 2024-2025 season and STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE! We are now accepting new students for our Pre-Professional t...
08/06/2024

Join us for the 2024-2025 season and STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE! We are now accepting new students for our Pre-Professional training program!
Are you looking for pre-professional training in jazz, tap modern, contemporary, classical ballet education, competition and Nutcracker performances all under ONE roof? These amazing opportunities are offered to MCPA pre-professional students ages 5-18!
Call MCPA today to set up your audition! The excitement is building for an awesome year! 443-438-4525

Join us for the 2024-2025 season and STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE! We are now accepting new students for our Pre-Professional t...
08/03/2024

Join us for the 2024-2025 season and STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE! We are now accepting new students for our Pre-Professional training program!
Are you looking for pre-professional training in jazz, tap modern, contemporary, classical ballet education, competition and Nutcracker performances all under ONE roof? These amazing opportunities are offered to MCPA pre-professional students ages 5-18!
Call MCPA today to set up your audition! The excitement is building for an awesome year! 443-438-4525

Pictured: Tehya West- MCPA Alumni currently dancing with Ohio Contemporary Ballet

Congratulations to MCPA Dancer Rhyan Taylor! She attended the college audition and was awarded 13,500 per year scholars...
08/02/2024

Congratulations to MCPA Dancer Rhyan Taylor! She attended the college audition and was awarded 13,500 per year scholarship from Adelphi University. Thank you and Adelphi University for seeing Rhyan. Rhyan IS a beauty inside and out and brings such positive light to any room she is in. It’s going to be a great senior year, Rhyan!

Now accepting new students for our Pre-Professional training program!Are you looking for pre-professional training, clas...
07/23/2024

Now accepting new students for our Pre-Professional training program!
Are you looking for pre-professional training, classical ballet education, competition and Nutcracker performances all in one place? These amazing opportunities are offered to MCPA pre-professional students ages 5-18!
Call MCPA today to set up your audition! The excitement is building for an awesome year! 443-438-4525

There's still time to fit in some summer dance FUN with us at MCPA! Our summer session II is open for registration and s...
07/08/2024

There's still time to fit in some summer dance FUN with us at MCPA! Our summer session II is open for registration and so is our Fall 2024-2025 session! Starting at age 2.5! Call the front desk today to secure your child's spot in class. 443-438-4525

What a week at New York Finals! Congratulations to MCPA faculty, dancers, and parents! Such an exciting week for the st...
07/08/2024

What a week at New York Finals!

Congratulations to MCPA faculty, dancers, and parents! Such an exciting week for the students to enjoy class, practice audition skills, perform on stage, attend college auditions and so much more. MCPA students shined throughout and we could not be more proud of the improvement seen in each dancer this season.
Special congratulations to “Mechanisms” choreographed by Isabella Torres which placed 1st in group, chosen for Junior Gala performance, and is winner of the Junior Critics Choice Award. More highlights;
“It’s Got to Be Sweetness” choreographed by Maeghan McHale Hobbs chosen for Teen Gala, Lily and Aubry Mason chosen for Outstanding Dancer Gala, Scholarships received and so much more….Some detailed awards are listed below. The biggest rewards of the week were the experiences that the dancers were able to participate in that allowed for individualized awareness and growth and encouraged newly set goals for upcoming months; shared experiences with their MCPA family and dance friends from other schools. A great week of Dance! Thank you NYCDA for a stellar event and wonderful opportunities for the dancers to explore.

Some Awards from the week
Mini
Mini by Category:
1st in Ballet- Annen Polka
Overall Solos
30th Rachel
20th Aubry
Overall Duo/Trio
5th Do Your Thing- Rachel and Aubry

Junior
Overall Solos
15th-Lily
9th-Nell
Overall Duo/Trio- 6th Moanin’ Lily and Madisen
Junior Groups by Category:
1st in ballet- La Bayadere
4th in contemporary-Mechanisms
1st in musical theatre-Steam Heat
Overall Junior Group:
12th The Beat
11th Steam Heat
7th La Bayadere
1st Mechanism
Gala nominated- Mechanisms
Junior Critics Choice Award Winner- Mechanisms

Teen
Overall Teen Solo
7th-Aubrey
Overall Duo/ Trio
6th IntoThe Wild- Juliet and Aubrey
Teen Groups by Category
1st in ballet- Flowers
5th in jazz- Dance with Moi
2nd in jazz/ It’s Got to Be Sweetness
Overall Teen Group
8th Dance with Moi
4th Flowers
Overall Teen Line
2nd It’s Got to Be Sweetness
Gala nominated- It’s got to Be Sweetness

Overall Senior Solo
19th Juliet

Outstanding Dancer Awards
Mini
Aubry Mason- 5th Runner Up/ Gala
Steps program $750 scholarship
Junior
Nell-Top 50
Lily- 8th Runner Up/ Gala
Senior
Juliet- Top 30
Steps Conservatory Scholarship- $3500

Class Scholarship Awards
Aubrey Taylor- $1,000

Congratulations to our Outstanding Dancer Participants!!!👏Thalia Teen OD /Rhyan and Juliet Senior OD. After a week of Cl...
07/08/2024

Congratulations to our Outstanding Dancer Participants!!!👏Thalia Teen OD /Rhyan and Juliet Senior OD.
After a week of Class,Auditions, and Rehearsals they performed in incredible opening numbers with dancers from across the U.S and Canada for the Final Gala. Beautiful Job Girls! Way to finish this week and we are all celebrating your talent!  
Special acknowledgement to Juliet Judkins who made it to top 30 and received a 3500 scholarship to the Steps Conservatory Graduate Program in New York!
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Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts celebrating Dance on the stage! “Mechanisms” winning National Juniors Criti...
07/07/2024

Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts celebrating Dance on the stage! “Mechanisms” winning National Juniors Critics Choice!!! All can be proud of this recognition. “Mechanisms” was selected to re-compete in the Junior Gala. We were small in number yet mighty in presence:) So many talented dancers were on that stage and we are happy to be recognized amongst such talent. Congratulations were shared for the level of training, the composition of choreography so well structured, and the ex*****on of training and choreography by our MCPA dancers. Special congratulations to Isabella Torres for capturing the excitement that dance can bring to a stage in her choreography “Mechanisms”. So proud! Thank you to our MCPA faculty that pour their heart everyday into our dancer’s growth and training. The dancers who represented on the stage last night- What a moment on that stage!!! Be proud of your progress. Way to go girls!
Thank you to our parents who support the journey of your dancer.
It was a great moment for all!!!

These MCPA level 4 dancers have our hearts. So sweet and eager. We hope you enjoyed every second of your first Finals a...
07/07/2024

These MCPA level 4 dancers have our hearts. So sweet and eager. We hope you enjoyed every second of your first Finals and that you always stay as eager to learn and grow as you are right now! Amazing job this week dancers!!! 💕

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Join us for the 2024-2025 season and STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE! We are now accepting new students for our Pre-Professional training program! Are you looking for pre-professional training in jazz, tap modern, contemporary, classical ballet education, competition and Nutcracker performances all under ONE roof? These amazing opportunities are offered to MCPA pre-professional students ages 5-18! Call MCPA today to set up your audition! The excitement is building for an awesome year! 443-438-4525

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