2023 Summer Camp

Why we love dance and MMDC

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Journey, you will be missed greatly..

Your memory will never be forgotten.

Rest In Peace our Princess Warriar, Journey B. Butler.

 On Thursday, July 7th, we said goodbye to this beautiful angel. This #PrincessWarrior who was appropriately named Journey.  This is the first time we've lost a student and wouldn't wish this pain on anyone.  In February, Journey was diagnosed with a rare form of Kidney Cancer called RMC. RMC is aggressive and is prominent in young, African Americans who carry the sickle cell trait. Normally it isn't detected until Stage 4. In January, Journey began having severe back pains and she couldn't hold any food down. The doctors didn't know what was going on. Finally, at Children's Hospital, she was diagnosed.

Journey was a fighter. She didn't let her diagnosis crush her spirit. She recorded a CD before her passing and on Wednesday 6/29, when she was given 24 hours to live, she fought and held on until 7/7. She's in a better place and thankful she's not in pain anymore, but we ask you to pray for her family and for our dance family as many of our students are dealing with death for the first time.

Also, if you could take a minute to sign this petition and spread the word, we would be eternally grateful. RMC could be detected prior to stage 4 with yearly ultrasounds for those with the sickle cell trait. This could save a life, or at the very least prolong one.

https://www.change.org/p/president-of-the-united-states-together-we-can-help-fight-a-disease-impacting-sickle-cell-trait-carriers

#JourneytoHappiness. #JourneyStrong 

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Health Awareness Series

Mind, Body, and Soul 

April is Body

Week 1 - H20 (Water)

Week 2 - Nutrition

Week 3 - Exercise

Week 4 - Hygiene

Click here to learn more.

May is Mind

Week 1 - Children's Mental Health Awareness

Week 2 - What Makes You Happy?

Week 3 - Anger Management

Week 4 - Study Habits

June is Soul

Week 1 - Yoga

Week 2 - Meditation

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MMDC Parents, SIGN-UP NOW!!!!

DPA

(Dance Parents Association)

Just as parents are an integral piece of the puzzle for their children to be the best they can in academics, the same holds true for dance.  Dance education is just that – AN EDUCATION!  We need parents to be connected, active and involved in order for all of the students to succeed.  This year, we are starting the MMDC – DPA :) – Dance Parents Association.  Among other things, the DPA will help plan our activities, beginning with our homecoming month and masquerade party.  If you are interested, please leave your name, number& email at the front desk!

2020/2021 Dance Team Season Highlights

2018/2019 Dance Team Season Highlights

VA Beach Nationals at On Point National Dance Competition

2017/2018 Dance Season Highlights

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2017 United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA)

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2017 Craze Dance Convetion