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Operating as usual
12/16/2022
Ready for the land of the sweets! 🍭🍫☕️🥜
These talented young dancers have been working hard over the last few months and we cannot wait for you to see them on stage!
Mareck Center for Dance presents: ‘Mixed Nuts! A Holiday Suite’
Friday, December 16th at 7pm and Saturday, December 17th at 2pm
@ Columbia Independent School Arts Center. 1801 N Stadium Boulevard.
Grab your tickets now through the link in our bio! For more information visit our website, (link in bio).
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12/15/2022
Mareck Center for Dance Presents: Mixed Nuts a Holiday Suite
Join us on Dec 16th and 17th at the Columbia Independent School Arts Center for our fall showcase! Our students have been working hard and can’t wait to perform. For more information visit our website. (Link in bio)
12/14/2022
Mareck Center for Dance Presents: Mixed Nuts a Holiday Suite
Join us on Dec 16th and 17th at the Columbia Independent School Arts Center for our fall showcase! Our students have been working hard and can’t wait to perform. For more information visit our website. (Link in bio)
12/07/2022
Mareck Center for Dance Presents: Mixed Nuts a Holiday Suite
Join us on Dec 16th and 17th at the Columbia Independent School Arts Center for our fall showcase! Our students have been working hard and can’t wait to perform. For more information visit our website. (Link in bio)
11/10/2022
11/10/2022
Join us tomorrow as the company dancers takeover Instagram!! Ask us questions and get an inside look at our tech day for “Unleashed”!!
📷: LG Patterson
Courtesy of Mareck Dance
11/03/2022
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of one of our DanceAbility Dancer's, Ellie Hanney.
While she has always been a true warrior, unicorn, sparkly, ballet princess, she was not able to fight off a recent infection and has "gone to be with the angels" as her family described it, on her Caring Bridge Update.
We know she touched many lives and we will always carry a piece of her in our hearts every time we dance.
Please feel free to reach out to us if you need to and keep her precious family in your thoughts in the days to come.
10/31/2022
Last chance to turn in your orders for our Shakespeare’s Pizza fundraiser!! Order forms are due today by 7:30!
Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume to dance class this week either! Remember, costumes must be easy to move in and all the dancer to participate in class as usual.
10/29/2022
It’s almost over!!! Don’t forget to drop off your order forms in the front office!
10/27/2022
It’s Halloween!!! Wear your best costume to dance class next week and receive a free sticker or koozie! Please make sure that your costumes are easy to dance in and will not effect your ability to move.
10/26/2022
It’s almost over!!! Don’t forget about our Shakespeare’s Pizza fundraiser!! Pick up an order form in the office, and sell as many as you can before October 30! Happy selling!!
10/20/2022
Don’t forget about our Shakespeare’s Pizza fundraiser!! Pick up an order form in the office, and sell as many as you can before October 30! Happy selling!!
Today’s the day! Pick up your order forms in the front office and sell as many pizzas as you can!! All of our families are more than welcome to participate! Contact Mareck Center for Dance with any questions you may have.
10/06/2022
Staff Spotlight!!! This month, we’re spotlighting our new office administrator Ashleigh Sewell.
A native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Ashleigh began her dance training at Dance Arts of Bowling Green under Clifton Keefer Brown and Ashleigh Keefer. At 14, she undertook additional training as a dual-credit student at Western Kentucky University, taking ballet, pointe, partnering, jazz and performing in several productions a year. Ashleigh has also participated in additional training programs at a variety of companies across the US including BalletX, Fort Wayne Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Hubbard Street, Nashville Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet Academy NYC, Gelsey Kirkland Academy, Walnut Hill School for the Arts, The Rock School for Dance Education, and Atlanta Ballet.
10/05/2022
We are so excited to be selling Shakespeare’s frozen pizzas this year! All of our families are more than welcome to participate! Pick up your order forms in the front office on October 8th and sell as many pizzas as you can!! Contact Mareck Center for Dance with any questions you may have.
09/29/2022
What’s happening at Mareck Center for Dance this month?! Our open adult classes are still running all month long and we’d love to see you there!! We will also be starting rehearsals for our winter showcase on Saturday, October 1st!
In addition, we are so excited to be holding another Shakespeares Pizza fundraiser this year! Make sure to check your email and social media regularly for updates.
Last but not least, the annual Mareck Dance Ballet Soirée fundraiser will be held on Thursday, October 13!
We are so excited for all of these new things happening at Mareck Center for Dance! Make sure to stay updated on our website!!
09/22/2022
Our fall session is in full swing! We absolutely love having all of our beautiful dancers back in the studios. Make sure you check out our website to stay updated on all of our upcoming events!!!!
Get to know the Mareck Center for Dance faculty with a monthly spotlight. First up, our fabulous school director, Victoria VanderPlas!
Victoria VanderPlas began her training in Howell, MI at Glenn’s School of Dance, where she primarily studied the Cecchetti Method, under direction of past Cecchetti Council president Sandra Glenn.
Recently graduated from Grand Valley State University, Victoria completed both a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. In 2017 she attended the Grand Rapids Ballet Contemporary Summer Intensive on scholarship, and in 2018 was recognized for her studies as recipient of the Upper Division Dance Scholarship at GVSU and the Student Leadership Scholarship provided by the Association of Mexican Professionals in Michigan. Along with dance and movement, Victoria has a passion for exercise science and youth education. Victoria loves spending time in nature, playing games with her many siblings, and finds enjoyment in learning new skills and trying new things.
08/23/2022
We had so much fun at our open house on Saturday!! Thank you to everyone who came to try out our sample classes! It was absolutely amazing to see so many new and familiar faces! We are looking forward to a fantastic semester with everyone!!
08/09/2022
The fall semester is quickly approaching, and we are so excited!! Make sure to join us for open house on Saturday, August 20th. Stop by for a free sample class and check out our discounted MCB merch while you’re here!! We can’t wait to see you!
08/08/2022
Our fall schedule has been updated!! Have you enrolled yet? Contact Mareck Center for Dance for more information!
Mareck Center for Dance updated their website address.
07/27/2022
We’re having a great first week of our summer intensive!! Check out this beautiful picture of group A from ballet class!
07/26/2022
Our fall schedule is ready!! Have you registered yet? Contact Mareck Center for Dance for more information!
07/09/2022
Last chance to sign up!! Inside Out Camp starts Monday! For more information, call the School of MCB at 573-825-0095, or email [email protected]
07/04/2022
Happy 4th of July from Mareck Center for Dance!!! All classes this evening will be cancelled! Enjoy a safe and fun holiday!
06/28/2022
We’ve adjusted our class schedule!! Please note the changes for Wednesday evening classes (effective immediately).
06/20/2022
Have you signed up yet?! Join us for Inside Out Camp this July! For more information, call the School of MCB at 573-825-0095, or email [email protected]
06/18/2022
Have you signed up yet?! Join us for the Junior Intensive this July! For more information, call the School of MCB at 573-825-0095, or email [email protected]
06/13/2022
Have you signed up yet?! Join us for Inside Out Camp this July! For more information, call the School of MCB at 573-825-0095, or email [email protected]
06/06/2022
Summer classes begin today!! We are so excited to see all of our students back in the studio tonight!!
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We love seeing all of your beautiful (masked) faces in the studio again!! ✨💃🩰
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We Start our Junior Intensive on Monday!! We can’t wait to see some familiar faces and some new faces too!! ✨🩰
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There is still space in our Junior Intensive!! For more information, you can check out our website, email us at [email protected], or call the school! We hope to see you there!! ✨🩰💃
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The School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet stands alone in Mid-Missouri as the only not-for-profit school of dance to provide instruction exclusively from professional dancers. Founded in 2011, the School of MCB seeks to cultivate the artistic and personal development of its students by providing a supportive environment of dance study. In collaboration with local partners, the School of MCB implements a variety of programs to ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to pursue and experience the art of dance.
The School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet offers classes to dancers ages 3-adult at all levels of experience, in a range of genres from classical ballet to jazz. Divisions include:
Early Childhood Division (Ages 3-7)
Pre-professional Division (Ages 8 and up)
Open Class Division (Teens & Adults)
DanceAbility (Students with different abilities)
If you would like to discuss which class is best for you or your child, please call the School of MCB at 573-825-0095 or email us at [email protected].
RSIA 2022 Program Highlights: School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet and Southeast Conservatory Dance!
For advanced students ages 11–19, the School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet (MCB) offers one or two week sessions with a variety of classes that include Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Pilates, improvisation, strength and conditioning, nutrition and injury prevention. Attendees will also have the chance to learn MCB company repertoire, have new works created on them, and finish each week with a short showcase.
Dancers (ages 12 to college) will be challenged technically and artistically through a variety of classes taught by Southeast dance faculty and other professional artists. In addition to daily ballet class, students will study modern and jazz techniques and have the opportunity to experience additional classes including pointe, aerial arts, ballroom and hip-hop. The Conservatory intensive offers individualized dance instruction and will introduce young dancers to numerous different dance styles improving their technique and performance abilities. An informal concert showcase of newly created dance works will take place at the end of the week for parents and friends to enjoy. Students about to enter their senior year in high school, recently completed their senior year in high school, or students wishing to transfer to Southeast Missouri State University may use the intensive as their audition to the BA dance program.
RSIA is January 15–16. Learn more and register at cocastl.org/rsia-dancer-information
Registration for 2022 Regional Summer Intensive Auditions is now open!
RSIA at COCA (JAN 15–16) is a collaborative audition opportunity, bringing together a variety of dance programs at one time for dancers ages 11+ to audition for summer intensive programs as well as trainee positions. Students also have the opportunity to take sample classes given by faculty members from the various programs participating in the auditions on Friday, January 14.
Learn more and register cocastl.org/rsia-dancer-information. Participating programs include:
COCA
Charlotte Ballet
Kansas City Ballet
Louisville Ballet
Nashville Ballet
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
The Sarasota Ballet
Southeast Conservatory Dance
OU Dance
The Big Muddy Dance Company
Tulsa Ballet
Webster University's Department of Dance
School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet
The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts
Let us take a moment to say one last farewell before we step back into the studio this week...
Alice Wells is one of the kindest individuals we have had the pleasure of welcoming into our family over the years. After dancing with MCB for the last four seasons, she is moving on to the next life adventure. We know she will bring light to others every step of the way.
Her positive attitude in combination with her exquisite technique is what makes Alice a gorgeous dancer. While we have all enjoyed watching her perform, her strengths extend far beyond the stage! She has been instrumental in helping teach and manage the School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet as well as their social media to which we are forever grateful!
Original Video Footage: Jeff Bassinson
Photos: Jeff Bassinson & Shyvision Photography
Before we can say hello to our 16th season, we must say a heartfelt farewell...
Almost seven years ago, Kay Whitney began as an apprentice with MCB. Who could have known then that she would become the amazing and strong woman she is today? Performance after performance she has wowed us with her presence and movement. Off stage she inspired the students of MCB to work hard and achieve their goals but have fun while doing it. We were most fortunate that Kay was able to step in and serve as the Director for the School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet when the position opened up and her work with our DanceAbility students will never be forgotten. We know she will continue to touch the lives of those around her no matter the situation!
Original Video Footage: Jeff Bassinson
Photos: Jeff Bassinson & Shyvision Photography
Tune in tonight at 9pm CST for the YAGP 2021 Kansas City Semi-Final Awards Ceremony ⭐️ And be sure to cast your vote for the AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD!
We want to hear from you, the audience, on your favorite performances this season! The rules:
- Simply vote for the dancer or ensemble piece of your choice via the COMMENTS section directly on the YouTube video (**not** the comments here on Facebook)
- In your comment, feel free to share with us the reason why you think this dancer is so special!
- 1 vote per person
- You will have until 24 hours after the ceremony to vote, after which the votes will be tallied and the winner will receive a special feature on YAGP social media!
Please show your enthusiasm and support for these young dancers by sharing, commenting, and applauding them on their hard work this season!
School of Classical Ballet and Dance - SCBD Rocky Mountain Ballet Academy Premier Health Center & Dance Studio Denver Academy of Ballet Kansas Ballet Academy Briscuso Dance Studio The Conservatory of Ballet Aviv American Midwest Ballet Midwest Dance Mechanix WestMet Classical Training Kansas City Ballet School Saint Louis Ballet School Piccoli Dance Theatre LLC Nolte Academy The Ballet Clinic Heart Of America Youth Ballet Encore Ballet Conservatory Kim Massay Dance Productions TrueDance Company School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet Iowa Ballet Academy Kansas School of Classical Ballet Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy The Dance Arts Center Oklahoma City Ballet The Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School THE ROCK CENTER FOR DANCE Elite Classical Coaching Renner Dance Oklahoma Performing Arts - OPA Honolulu Classical Ballet Art Ballet Academy Grace Unchained Studio Ballet Blake West Point Ballet Chicago Ballet Conservatory Alabama Dance Academy Russian Ballet Academy Indiana Ballet Conservatory Center Stage Performing Arts Saint Louis Ballet School Joffrey Ballet School Tulsa Dance Company St. Louis Ballet School Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts Patzius Performing Arts Misty's Dance Unlimited The Academy of Dance Arts
Support the School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet and get your garden started at the same time! 50% of all proceeds go directly to the school and the amazing outreach programs that we love sharing with our community.
We are so excited to officially announce the addition of Sasha Butman and Kendall Lademann to our company!
Kendall danced for the School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet and was a member of the MCB Youth Ensemble as a young adult. We are so pleased that she has chosen to continue her dance career with the MCB family. While Sasha recently relocated from New Jersey, she has strong ties to the community as well. This led her to take part in our online audition this past December and we feel so lucky to have her!
Both of these women are truly gifted in the art of contemporary ballet and will be an asset to us on stage and off.
Did you know??
The School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet was voted Hulafrog Columbia, MO's "2021 Most Loved Dance Studio!" Thank you so much to everyone who voted and those who show constant support throughout our community. Without you, and the amazing MCB company dancers who teach for the school, this would not be possible. We are also so grateful to have Jennifer Adelstein Highbarger and a large group of volunteers who make programs like DanceAbility and DanceReach a reality. Thank you everyone ❤
Karen Mareck Grundy, Kay Whitney, Alice Wells, Elise Mosbacher, Victoria VanderPlas, Delphine Chang, Kendall Lademann, Sasha Butman, Joel Hathaway, Fernando Rodriguez, Stephen Blood, Mary Colton Wilkerson, Jordan Mazur, Tina Marso, Noor Azizan-Gardner, Mark Grundy, S.C. Rooney, Meghan Buchert, Megan Moore, Mitchell W. Woodrum, Marti Waigandt, Nathan Fleischmann, Kristen Stout, Nathan Todd,
Good luck to all RSIA dancers this weekend!
If you weren't able to participate in RSIA this year, you can check out our participating companies' individual auditions for their summer intensive programs cocastl.org/2021-rsia-dancer-information
The Big Muddy Dance Company
Charlotte Ballet
COCA
Joffrey Texas
Kentucky Ballet Theatre
Nashville Ballet
The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts
Open Doors Dance Festival
Peridance Center
The Sarasota Ballet
School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet
Southeast Missouri State University
Webster University's Department of Dance
Thank you to this COVID Crusher, School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet for helping keep our community as safe as possible during the pandemic! Check out what a community member had to say about The School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet below.
“Since March, the School of MCB has been very responsive to local and National guidelines to keep their students and teachers safe. They have been flexible with class schedules and options for in person or zoom (starting in person when allowed). They have enhanced cleaning procedures and adapting their teaching styles to allow maximum learning while being safe. They have been very open with frequent communication about the dance year and have worked hard to keep our students in the studio when safe. I’m so thankful for the time and attention the teachers have given the students this summer and fall, even when their own season was cancelled due to Covid-19.”
Do you know of a business, organization or individual in Boone County that exemplifies the recommendations for slowing the spread of COVID-19? If so, we want to hear about them! Let us know who in our community is doing a good job to decrease the risk of spreading the virus and tell us why they are a COVID Crusher! https://forms.gle/bczVA9xfLJLdzD1M8
