Mahogany Dance Arts
119 Mahogany Plaza SE T3M 2P8 Calgary, AB, Canada

It's Flower Power Spirit Week at MDA! Dancers are welcome to wear something Spring or flower themed to their online classes. Some fabulous Spring ideas could be a flower in your hair, a flower skirt, a flower around your wrist etc. Get creative & have fun!

Did you ever expect your living room would be turned into a dance studio? Probably not, but virtual dance classes are part of our current reality. While in-person classes aren’t possible, virtual dance classes are an excellent alternative to face-to-face training. Social connection is critical to our kids’ wellbeing. It can help them regulate their emotions, lead to higher self-esteem and empathy, and even improve our immune systems all of which are significant benefits ...anytime, but especially now when we’re trying our hardest to stay healthy. Relationships with friends and dance teachers also provide positive conversation and interaction during stressful or lonely times. Virtual social experiences can lead to happier and more fulfilled kids, despite our distance from one another. Learn more about the value of virtual classes over on our blog! See more

Happy Mother's Day! Our dancers shine brightly because of your love, enthusiasm, and never-ending support. Thank you for everything you do!

"Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do. Your ability to pivot multiple times while staying positive is so inspiring and has such an impression on our young girls. #strongwomen" - MDA parent . Thank you for your support during these uncertain times. We are so grateful for our wonderful dance families!

Yesterday’s news comes with so much disappointment for us and our dance families. Please refer to your inbox for specific updates regarding your MDA classes. On a positive note, we wanted to let you know how very proud we are of all of the dancers so far this season. Their work in & out of the classroom has been wonderful to watch & a joy to teach. We honestly couldn’t be happier, especially given the circumstances how much your dancers commitment & effort has shown through. ... We look forward to continuing this journey with the dancers & thank you ALL more than ever for being so adaptable & staying the course with us. Thanks, Gillian & Diana

It’s the biggest day of the year for danceyes that’s right, International Dance Day is TODAY! In a year when we need it the most we would love for your to celebrate with us. We are so excited to share with you an original song, Come Alive, that was created specifically for International Dance Day, by award winning and Emmy nominated duo, Rockwell & Litvin. Their work has been featured on Disney, Netflix, and Marvel and I can tell you first hand, the song is sooooo good a...nd we’re going to be moving our bodies to it on Thursday & hope you will too! Grab your kids, families & friends (well perhaps not friends, pets??) & have an at home Dance party!! Today is going to be sooooo much FUN! This video clip is a tribute to dancers all around the globe making the best of this year & no matter what life throws our way, continuing their LOVE of dance.

Welcome back, MDA dancers and families! We're so excited to be opening our doors to you again! Please remember to bring your masks, your smiles, and your joy this week! We know you can't wait to get back too, but if you're experiencing any symptoms of illness, remember that live Zoom classes are available to access from home until you're feeling better.

February is Black History Month. Did you know that tap dance originated in the early 19th century at the crossroads of African and Irish American dance forms? When slave owners took away traditional African percussion instruments, slaves turned to percussive dancing to express themselves and retain their cultural identities. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Gregory Hines, and Savion Glover are prominent Black pioneers of modern tap.

Wanting to keep your kids busy and active during these colder Winter weeks? We can help! MDA Virtual Studio 2-week sessions are starting tomorrow! Dancers will attend a weekly Zoom class plus receive access to a Saturday bonus class that's fun for the whole family! ... Registration options include Disney Princess Winter Adventures (ages 3/4 yrs), Move & Groove (ages 4-6 yrs), Ballet/Jazz & Tap combo (ages 5/6 yrs), Mini Ballet/Jazz (ages 6/7 yrs), and Tik Tok Choreography (ages 7-12 yrs) Today is the LAST DAY to register. Visit our website for details! See more

A quick THANK YOU to our staff for all the extra effort they put in each week to keep our dance space safe and clean for your dancers! When in-person classes are running, our barres and floors are cleaned between each class as well as any high frequency tough points to ensure that MDA remains a place for fun and wellness!

Just a reminder that registration is currently OPEN for sessional classes including Rock With Your Tot and Disney Make Believe Ballet! Start dates will be announced as soon as provincial updates are announced, and no fees will be processed until we get the go-ahead to return. Class sizes are limited in order to support studio safety and abide by provincial COVID guidelines. Visit our website to reserve a space for your dancer now!

Happy New Year! In dancer-terms, 2020 has really asked all of us to practice our "pivot turns!" Here's to a 2021 filled with friends, joy, happiness and DANCE!

It will be a few more weeks before we hopefully see you in the studio again, but in the meantime we wanted you to know that... * No in-person classes are resuming yet, in accordance with provincial guidelines * Winter sessional classes are on hold; a new start date will be confirmed as soon as possible and course dates will be adjusted... * Zoom virtual classes will be available, with schedule and participation dependent on your current class registration; check your email for specific details Stay safe and see you soon! See more

As 2020 comes to a close and we reflect on this crazy year, we want to share how grateful we are for YOU, our MDA community. We appreciate every registration, every photo shared, every smile from our dancers, and every opportunity you give us to keep the joy of dance alive, both in the studio and in your home. Are you finishing the year with an attitude of gratitude? What are you thankful for today?

Merry Christmas Eve! We hope you're spending the next few days safe and warm with your loved ones.

A reminder that registration is currently OPEN for January Sessional & full year classes! Class sizes are limited in order to support studio safety and abide by provincial COVID guidelines. Reserve a space for your dancer now! Head to our website to get started!

Give the gift of Dance! This holiday season, MDA is offering a gift certificate download to place under the tree when you complete a new class registration so that you can share a gift of dance with someone you love! Visit our website to get started!

We're thrilled to invite you to join us for safe, fun dance programs this Winter! Registration is now open for January 2021 Sessional Programs including Hippity Hop, Disney Make Believe Ballet, and Rock With Your Tot! Head to our website to reserve your spot now! Space is limited, based on COVID safety protocols. See website for details, link in comments!

Here at MDA, we have the BEST faculty, don't you agree? A special shout out to our teachers for all of there hard work in the classroom & pivoting with use to ensure the best possible experience whether in the studio or online with our dancers. Tell us something you love about your dance teacher!

Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse! We love listening to Disney music and talking about Mickey and his pals here at MDA! In fact, registration is open NOW for our Winter Sessional Disney Make Believe Ballet Class! . Can you spot Minnie hiding with our tiny dancer in this picture?

IMPORTANT STUDIO UPDATE At 3:30 pm yesterday Dr Deena Hinshaw and Premier Jason Kenney announced that AHS and the Alberta government will be proceeding with mandatory restrictions and dance studios have been included in the temporary closures. Dance studios across the city, ours included, have done an exceptional job of taking every precaution to keep our dancers/the studio & teachers safe, and we will observe the two week closure as another opportunity to do so.... Effective Friday November 13, 2020 the studio will physically close and move our dance class programming online until November 27th, as mandated by the government. Please watch your email for more detailed information regarding how to access your dancer’s class through Zoom. Movement, community & connection are more important right now than ever. We hope you will join us as we work hard to keep your dancers moving & active during this time. We can't express how grateful we are for your unwavering support. Mahogany Dance Arts is committed to providing professional, progressive, nurturing programs whether within a physically distanced studio environment or online programming. Together we will get through this as there is no other way! See more

It's #WorldKindnessDay, and that's something we know our dancers are excellent at! What's something you will do to show kindness to your friends, family, or community today?

Lest we forget. Our most heartfelt thanks to those who fought for our freedom. The studio is closed for Remembrance Day. See you back on the dance floor tomorrow.