Monona Academy of Dance

09/11/2026

Announcing PILATES SESSIONS and PRIVATES!

Grab a friend and join us for a Pilates Mat Session this fall, or put the focus on you and go one-on-one in a Pilates Equipment Private! Pilates is about finding control and alignment within the body. Whether you are targeting a weakness from an old injury, want to be more mindful in your body, or just want to work on your strength, Pilates is a great practice for everyone. No prior experience required!

-Equipment Drop-in Privates
Updated monthly on our website
4:30-5:00pm and 6:00-6:30pm

-Pilates Mat Sessions (Fridays 5:00-6:00pm)
Session I: Sept 18-Oct 9 (4 weeks)
Session II: Oct 23-Nov 20 (5 weeks)

Register using our Drop-in/Session form on our website. Your one-time registration fee is valid through the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. These classes qualify under Teen/Adult lessons, please no students under 12 yrs.

To register: https://www.mononaacademyofdance.org/register-for-drop-in

09/09/2026

Dance Wisconsin's auditions for "The Nutcracker" are this Sunday in our studios! We're proud to host auditions for such a wonderful production! Interested in joining them on stage this December? Register to audition now on their website: www.dancewisconsin.org/production-auditions

Auditions are this Sunday!

Auditions for "The Nutcracker are Sunday, September 13! Dance Wisconsin's 49th season includes the classic tale of Clara and her Nutcracker, taking the stage at the Wisconsin Union Theater in December. Any dancer from the local Madison area is welcome to join us for auditions.

Dancers must be at least 7 yrs old and enrolled in 1 weekly ballet class at their home school.

Register to audition here: www.dancewisconsin.org/production-auditions

Photo: Beth Skogen Photography

09/08/2026

Our new collages just arrived!👀🤩

Thanks, Brennan Photography!

Stop #2 today is Monona Academy of Dance!

08/29/2026

It’s our first official MAD City Dancer rehearsal for the new school year and boy are we excited to be back this morning! Cheers to a new year, MAD City dancers!

08/27/2026

We can't wait to welcome another wonderful instructor to our staff, Ms. Morgan! Catch Ms. Morgan out at our Sun Prairie location teaching ballet! We're looking forward to having her on our Monona Academy of Dance team!

Morgan Schimke began dancing at the age of three and trained in a variety of styles while dancing with the performance and competition company at Lake Shore Dance in Port Washington, WI. Throughout her training, Morgan developed a passion for assisting and teaching dance classes.

Morgan continued dancing throughout college while attending the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where she earned her BBA in Human Resource Management. While in school, Morgan was an active member of Concert Dance Company. She performed in semester showcases, choreographed original pieces, and served as Technical Director and later as President during her senior year, leading a company of 30 dancers. Morgan is super excited to get back in the studio and help dancers build their confidence and find their own joy in dance.

Outside of the studio, Morgan works full-time as an HR Business Partner for a manufacturer in the greater Madison area.

Learn more about Ms. Morgan and other staff at: www.mononaacademyofdance.org/team

08/25/2026

We're giving a warm welcome to one of our newest instructors, Ms. Charlotte! We are looking forward to having her on the Monona Academy of Dance team teaching ballet!

Charlotte Gularson, originally from Maryland, is a choreographer and teacher, currently dancing with Kanopy Dance. She began dancing at Hope Garden Ballet Academy and grew up performing in musicals, ballets, plays, and anything else she could. Charlotte began her professional career as a trainee with Cincinnati Ballet in 2022, where she performed with the main company in Victoria Morgan’s The Nutcracker and Don Quixote. She later joined the Studio Training Company at Texas Ballet Theater, performing in iconic productions including Ben Stevenson’s Swan Lake, Trey McIntyre’s Peter Pan, and Tim O’Keefe’s Giselle. Most recently, Charlotte founded Riverworks Dance Collective in Poolesville, Maryland, a choreographic workshop and showcase, created in collaboration with Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theater, focused on supporting emerging voices and new work.

We're looking forward to a wonderful year with Ms. Charlotte! Learn more about M.A.D Staff here: www.mononaacademyofdance.org/team

08/24/2026

We're back and we're leaping into our 79th year!

Today is the first day of our 2026-2027 academic year and we're so excited to welcome the dancers back into the studios! It's been a busy summer, but now we're back to regularly scheduled classes.

Want to join us for classes at our Madison or Sun Prairie location? Register now at: www.mononaacademyofdance.org/dance-with-us-1

08/18/2026

Join us for Fall Adult Classes!

We hope to see you in the studio this fall to learn a new dance style, meet other adults, and get moving! We have options in ballet, tap, and jazz! Whether you are a beginner or returning to dance after awhile, we look forward to welcoming you in. These classes are also open to teens looking to gain a basic understanding (open to ages 13 and up). Adult classes available at our Madison and Sun Prairie location!

Register today at www.mononaacademyofdance.org/dance-with-us-1 !

08/17/2026

We are ONE week away from classes!

Are you registered and ready to go? Our academic year begins on Monday, August 24th at our Madison location AND Sun Prairie location! Join us for our 79th year of dance!

Visit www.mononaacademyofdance.org/dance-with-us-1 to sign up for a class today!

08/13/2026

Back to school and back to the studio!

Join us for the 2026-2027 Academic Year! Classes begin the week of August 24 at our Madison location and Sun Prairie location. We have classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and modern, with options available for ages 3 and up!

Register for classes at mononaacademyofdance.org!