• Classes in Modern Dance, Creative Movement, and related dance forms, including African Dance, Afro-Modern, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin Dance, Middle Eastern ("belly dance"), Musical Theatre, and Yoga, for all ages and ability levels, toddler to senior, beginner to advanced.

• Private dance classes in any of the above styles, as well as Social (Ballroom) Dance lessons and Bollywood classes by arrangement, for individuals and groups

• Inclusion of people with disabilities in all programming, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

• Annual school-wide Danceathon - a relaxed "un-recital" for all students who wish to participate, held at a local theatre.

• Smaller "Cameo Concerts" that provide additional opportunities for students and staff to present their work.

• Choreography opportunities for children and adults (including Saturday Workshop, Kids Dance Club, Teen Dance Crew, and Dance Inventions).

• Master classes, workshops, and professional performances by guest artists.

• The CMDE Senior and Junior Repertory Companies, which provide advanced training and performance opportunities for dedicated young dancers ages 7-21, including presentations on professional stages with full technical capacity.

• After-school and in-school classes for youth at risk, as part of the Moving Into Knowledge (MIK) program.

• Free Summer Stars and Summer Moves day camps for children and teens, as part of MIK program.

• Free Family Dance Classes for children and adults who come and take class together as a family, also part of the MIK program.

• The Moving Experience Program for children, teens, and adults with disabilities, which offers both special and integrated classes and activities.

• The Moving Experience Dance Company for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities.

• The Open Door Dance Program, which is a collaboration with other artists and organizations with the goal breaking down attitudinal barriers.

• Outreach Programs offered throughout the year bring recreational dance classes to senior centers, community centers, and other non-traditional locations.

• The Real Men Dance Program for men and boys only, the Elder Dance program for older dancers, professional development, and special community choreography projects are offered periodically.

• Low-cost rehearsal space for performing artists.

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