Welcome!
For 37 years we have offered quality dance training at an affordable rate. MLDC values:
Age-appropriate material
Strong foundational technique
Creativity & Imagery in Dance
Character development in every dancer
Clear communication with families
Clean, spacious, professional studios
Sharing the joy of dance as art, expression, & well-being
How it works
MLDC operates like a school year September through May, with a separate summer session and camps. Classes are offered at multiple times to fit your schedule.
Tuition is divided into four quarters, each quarter has 8 lessons/weeks. Multiple lessons taken by a single dancer or family are discounted. All fees are transparent and separate. No hidden fees in bundles. View Tuition and Fees HERE.
Dancers finish the year with a concert.
Younger dancers rehearse and perform on May 8th at Papillion LaVista South. Older dancers rehearse on June 5th and perform on June 6th at Elkhorn South High School. Learn more HERE.
selecting your class
Classes are divided by style and age/level.
Pick the style of dance in the correct age range from our CLASS DESCRIPTIONS.
Identify your appropriate level on your desired day and time from our SCHEDULE.
Find the class you want and click "Sign Up" to register. Not sure what class or level? Call or email us.
Dance Classes offered by age group
AGES 3-5
Preschool Ballet
KINDERGARTEN
1ST TO 5TH GRADE
Ballet/Tap Combo, Hip Hop, Musical Theater Jazz, Acro, Lyrical/Contemporary, Pom
6TH TO 12TH GRADE
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Lyrical/Contemporary, Pom,
ADULTS
Meet the team
Learn more about Mary Lorraine and the MLDC teaching staff. With 37 Years of dance education and curriculum development, you can trust our team of qualified teachers. Most instructors have degrees in dance, education, medicine as well as experience on dance teams, musicals, ballets, and professional theaters.
OTHER Important inFORMATION
Here are a few other helpful pages to visit on our website
Calendar
All of our start, end, recital and holiday dates are communicated in advance. Click HERE to view.
Attire
You can find what to shoes and attire to wear for each class. Click HERE to view.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get your answers HERE.
convenient Omaha DANCE STUDIO
Mary Lorraine's Dance Center is located at 5330 S. 136th St. in Omaha, conveniently serving families in West Omaha, Millard, Elkhorn, Papillion, La Vista, Bellevue, Gretna and surrounding communities.