Mississippi Metropolitan Dance Academy

02/28/2026

Little ballerina, Big determination! Building strength, confidence and beautiful splits - one class at a time.

02/08/2026

Join us for We Love Dance Week at BOTH MMDA studios February 9th-13th!

Wear pink, red, and your favorite Valentine’s accessories to class to celebrate a week full of love and dancing!💖🎀

10/28/2025

Master Class Alert!

Come ready to learn something new and experience the joy of ballroom dancing!
We’re excited to offer a special series of Ballroom Master Classes for our students at Ballroom of Mississippi!

This is a great opportunity for students to develop musicality, partnering skills, and confidence—all while having a wonderful time on the dance floor!

👟 What to Wear: Comfortable dance attire and clean, ballet or jazz shoes
🎟️ Who Can Attend: MMDA dancers Ages 8-18.

Come ready to learn something new and experience the joy of ballroom dancing!

✨ Olkesity Pigotsky is a five-time U.S. National Champion and World Bronze Medalist in American Smooth, renowned for his elegance and artistry on the dance floor. A U.S. National Bronze Medalist and World Finalist in American Rhythm, Olkesity's achievements also include five Ukrainian National Championship titles, making him an internationally celebrated and versatile dance champion.

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10/27/2025

It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year—Dress-Up Week at MMDA!
Dancers are invited to wear their favorite costumes to class this week to celebrate the season.

A few reminders:
• Costumes should be easy to move in and appropriate for dance (no masks, large props, or glitter that sheds).
• Dancers should still wear their dance shoes and have hair secured away from the face.

We can’t wait to see all the fun, festive costumes and share in the excitement with our dancers!

10/13/2025

Reminder: The studio is closed today (Mon, Oct 13) for Columbus Day/Fall Break. Regular schedule resumes tomorrow. See you then! 💙

09/28/2025

09/28/2025

Watching former students Dexter Bishop & Sonia Arredondo become lifelong partners is the sweetest encore! Bravo and Congratulations newlyweds! 🎉

09/01/2025

In observance of Labor Day, MMDA will be closed today. Normal classes will resume September 2nd.

08/27/2025

Recent graduate Sophia Huang shares how MMDA gave her more than technique training. It gave her a creative outlet, a place to explore artistry, and the confidence to shine on stage and beyond. She will be a dance major at UC Irvine starting this fall. 🙌🏻This year, Sophia was selected as one of TEN Outstanding Soloists at the Regional Dance America/Southeast Festival and recognized for her artistic maturity through a special award given by the adjudicator. ✨At MMDA, dance is more than movement — it’s a foundation for creativity, discipline, and growth. Registration for fall is OPEN… come discover where dance can take your child!👉 www.msmetroballet.com

08/22/2025

So true!

Ballet students regularly spend one to three (even four) years at the same class level before moving on. This is 100% normal, and we dance teachers do not expect dancers to spend only one year in a level. There are numerous concepts and vocabulary steps that dancers need to master within each level. Allow students the time to work through them and grow!

Photo: Wide Eyed Studios
Dancers: Julia Beyers, Ava Horodowicz

08/16/2025

✨ The Power of Commitment ✨At MMDA & MMB, we believe there are no shortcuts in dance…or in life. Our dancers learn that showing up, even when it’s hard, builds focus, resilience, and responsibility.Hear from one of our alumnae, Mary Kate, who now dances professionally, and her mom Janet, as they share how starting with small roles—a pillow, a number on the clock, a mattress, etc.—taught her the value of commitment & follow-through. Step by step, she grew into the artist she is today. 🩷‼️ Registration is open now—give your child the opportunity to grow and shine both on the stage and off! www.msmetroballet.com

08/12/2025

Take a look at highlights from the jazz, contemporary, and hip hop portion of our recital ✨ At MMDA, we train dancers to excel in every style while building strong technique and versatility. Registration for the 2025–2026 season is open 🩰💃