Music & Dance Academy

Our ballet students are hard at work building posture, turnout, and strength, laying a solid foundation for confident, expressive movement.

At Music and Dance Academy, our ballet classes emphasize healthy technique, musicality, and artistry while keeping the joy of dance at the center of everything we do! 🩰

Registration link in bio 🔗

Join us in celebrating our February Music Student of the Month, Abby! 🎸

Now a seventh grader, Abby’s been a dedicated student here at the Academy since the second grade, and it’s been incredible to watch her evolution from a beginner to a medal recipient at the recent Tucson Sonatina Festival. She primarily studies classical guitar with Mr. Lich, but she’s a true multi-instrumentalist who also enjoys playing the bass and French horn. 🎺

Abby is just as interested in the history of guitar literature as she is in the technical side of playing. That dedication is fueling her current goal of building an expansive guitar repertoire for her own solo recital in the future.

When she isn't in the practice room or performing pieces like Mertz’s “An Malvina,” she’s channeling that same focus into art and rock climbing. 🧗‍♀️🎨

We’re so proud of your momentum and hard work, Abby. We can't wait to hear that recital!

🎻 Congratulations to Constantine on graduating from Suzuki Violin Book 2! 📖

A student of Ms. Tamara, Constantine shines as both a soloist and a collaborator at recitals when he takes the stage with his studio mates in many different kinds of ensembles. Congratulations Constantine on finishing Suzuki Book 2 and we are with you on your way to completing your next big goal! 🎵

We are celebrating Isabelle as our Dance Student of the Month! Isabelle is currently in third grade and has been dancing for five years. She has shown outstanding dedication and growth over the years. She takes to the floor with a passion for learning continues in every class and serves as an inspiration for her classmates.

When asked about her favorite part of dancing, Isabelle shared that she loves the process of learning new steps. She approaches routines with curiosity and determination, always ready to challenge herself and expand her skills.

Congratulations to Isabelle on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment to Dance! 💜

We are thrilled to announce that Academy violin student, Sophia, has been named Concertmaster of the Catalina Foothills High School Sinfonia Orchestra! 🎶👏

Sophia, a junior at Catalina Foothills High School, earned this prestigious position through a competitive audition process. Her achievement is a testament to her dedication and years of hard work. Sophia has been studying violin with Mr. Iskandar at Music & Dance Academy for 8 years and has been performing with her school orchestras since 4th grade.

Sophia's journey exemplifies the kind of growth and excellence our instructors strive to nurture for students at Music & Dance Academy. Watching Sophia develop from a young student into a leader among her peers has been incredibly rewarding, and we know this is just the remarkable beginning. Congratulations, Sophia 🎻✨

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You asked, we listened!
Based on popular demand, we’ve added two new dance classes to the schedule:

⭐️ Intro to Jazz - Wednesdays | 4:00-4:45 pm
⭐️ Tutus for Tots/Tiny Tappers - Thursdays | 3:15-4:00 pm

🔗 Link to register in our bio!

Calling all adults! Want to try something new or come back to dance? Join us for your free trial class-any style, your choice.

Our adult dance classes in hip hop, ballet, contemporary/jazz, and tap are welcoming and fun! All skill levels welcome. Drop in with our flexible punch card system (if you’re new, your first class is free!).

Join us to experience the joy of dance. Link in bio for adult class registration 🔗

Our Academy students are taking their music around the world! 🌎🎶 Piano student Isaac toured London over winter break and had the luck of finding a piano in the middle of Tottenham Court Road Station. Fortunate passersby got treated to an impromptu concert from one of Tucson's finest ✨🌵 From the Sonoran Desert to the London Tube, Academy students are sharing their gifts everywhere they can!

🎻 January Student of the Month: Cora Nathalang! 🎻

We're thrilled to recognize Cora, a 6th grade violinist who has been studying with us for three years! Under the guidance of her teacher Ms. Ann, Cora has blossomed into an expressive musician who loves exploring the variety of emotion in music. 🤩🎶

She's currently challenging herself by working on a Level 4 piece—well beyond her usual pieces from Suzuki Book 2—showing her ambition to grow as a violinist. Her vibrato technique has really taken off recently, adding beautiful expressiveness to every piece she plays.

- Favorite performance: Playing "So This Is Love" at our Halloween Concert
- Current favorite song: "When She Loved Me" by Randy Newman
- Favorite hobby: Horseback riding 🐎
- Favorite color: Dark Green 💚

Ms. Ann praises Cora for having "the best attitude," and we couldn't agree more!

Congratulations, Cora! Your dedication and willingness to embrace challenges inspire us all! 🌟