MT ZION PERFORMING ARTS
Founded in 1992, Mt Zion Performing Arts was established to provide high-quality performing arts training with a Christian influence. The mission of the school is to offer excellence in instruction along with leadership principles while building character. The dance and music programs are designed to equip people of all ages to use their gifts and talents throughout the community both in their personal and spiritual lives. Check out what we have to offer below!
We offer training in dance and music from our professionally trained instructors. Our training takes place through one-on-one instruction, classes, camps, performances and more. Click here for our contact information and office hours.
Founded in 1992, Mt Zion Performing Arts was established to provide high-quality performing arts training with a Christian influence. The mission of the school is to offer excellence in instruction along with leadership principles while building character. The dance and music programs are designed to equip people of all ages to use their gifts and talents throughout the community both in their personal and spiritual lives. Check out what we have to offer below!
We offer training in dance and music from our professionally trained instructors. Our training takes place through one-on-one instruction, classes, camps, performances and more. Click here for our contact information and office hours.
CURRENT NEWS
Dance and Music Classes
Updated January 18, 2021: ALL in person classes will resume Monday, Jan 18, 2021 as permitted by the January 13, 2021 Gatherings and Face Mask Order. All classes will adhere to the necessary safety protocols for health screening and social distancing as directed by the Michigan Department of Health and CDC.
Dance and Music Classes Jan 4, 2021 thru Jan 15, 2021
Updated December 23, 2020: Private Music lessons will continue to be offered in person on site. Dance classes have been adjusted as follows:
- Starting Up classes (ages 3 through 6): on site in the classroom.
- Level 1 and above classes (ages 7 and up): via Google Meet (an eMail was sent on Dec 23, 2020 with instructions on how to access each classroom). Click here to access our password protected virtual class information.
- Dance Company Classes: a ‘hybrid’ class schedule has been developed (refer to Dance Company eMail sent on Dec 23rd for details).
All classes will adhere to the necessary safety protocols for health screening and social distancing as directed by the Michigan Department of Health and CDC.
ALL in person classes will resume Monday, Jan 18, 2021 as permitted by the January 13, 2021 Gatherings and Face Mask Order.
Now Accepting Registrations for Sept, 2021
We are now accepting registrations for our Fall Dance and Music classes that begin Monday, Sept 20th. Click here for our dance schedule and here for our music schedule. If you have specific questions, feel free to contact us. In order to maintain social distancing requirements, class sizes are limited and a waiting list will be started when full so we would encourage you to register early to secure your spot! New classes will be added if possible to accommodate wait listed students.
All classes will adhere to the necessary safety protocols for health screening and social distancing as directed by the Michigan Department of Health and CDC. For anyone that was not able to pick up their costumes during our curbside costume pick up, costumes will be available for pick up beginning August 11, 2020 during our regular office hours.
In House Convention, Feb 11, 2023
We are hosting our annual In House Convention, which is a special event where Dance Professionals from our region come to Mt Zion Performing Arts to share their wisdom and inspire our company dancers. Each group will present their piece for live critique for the dancer’s personal growth. Specialty awards will be given to recognize dancers with excellent character. If you are interested in attending and supporting our Company dancers as they perform their competition routines, the performance will start at 9am on Saturday, February 11th in the Main Auditorium, park enter at Door #2 and should be completed by 7:30pm. This is a no cost event.
Friday classes will be held as normally scheduled on Feb 18th. The Mid-Winter Break schedule will begin on Monday, Feb 21st.
If you would like to receive text messages of school status (opening/closing) and other emergency communication please send a text to 81010 as noted below:
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- Last name begins with A thru L: @mzperfarts (note last letter is a ‘s’)
- Last name begins with M thru Z: @mzperfartz (note last letter is a ‘z’)
Now Accepting Registrations for Summer and Fall 2023!
Come join us for our dance and music summer activities. Dance Camp is available for Intermediate and Advanced dancers ages 7 and older the week of July 18th! For our younger ‘stars’, ages 3 thru 6, we have a 4 hour camp in August. Two options are available and begin Tuesday, Aug 8th or Tuesday, Aug 15th. Click here for more details and to register.
For our music students, lessons are available one month at a time by appointment. Ages 5 and older, no prior experience necessary. Click here for more information and to register.
Looking for an award winning dance program that emphasizes character as well as team building? Or, are you interested in Private Music lessons.
Have additional questions and want to meet our staff / tour our facilities? Come to our Open House:
- Friday, August 18th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
- All Families Welcome – New Families and Returning Families.
Space is limited. Register and pay early to secure your spot and get your family registration fee waived (on or before August 18th). Feel free to call us at 248.393.1407 or eMail us at info@mtzionperformingarts.com and we will be happy to assist you.
Now Accepting Registrations for Sept 2023
Looking for an award winning dance school that emphasizes character as well as team building? Or, how about private music lessons for your aspiring young star? Classes begin Monday, Sept 18, 2023.
Class sizes are limited. Register early to secure your spot. If a class is full, we would encourage you to sign up for our waiting list and we will do our best to accommodate. New families mention this ad and get your family registration fee waived.
Click Here for our Dance Class Schedule; Click Here for our Music Private Lessons.
2024 Dance Spotlight Performance: Filled with Wonder
Come join us for our Dance Spotlight Performance on Jan 27, 2024, at 11am featuring our Advanced Dance Company Members and our Starting Up students (ages 3 thru 6). Tickets are only $7 and can be purchased beginning Jan 8, 2024 at 5pm. Click here for details.
Weather Update, January 12, 2024
As of 2:30pm, Feb 27, 2023, Mt Zion Performing Arts is OPEN for classes this evening. It is expected to warm up as the day progresses which should help the roads. However, if you are uncomfortable driving in these conditions please eMail us at info@mtzionperformingarts.com so we can let the teacher know. Staging Rehearsal for our Dance Company members will take place at Clarkston High School this evening as planned. We will update this post if the forecast changes.
2024 May Recitals
Come join us for our May Recitals – May 11th for Music; May 17th and 18th for Dance. Ticket sales begin online Monday, April 8th at 5pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
- Click here for details of our Dance Recitals.
- Click here for details of our Music Recital.
2022 May Recitals
Dance and Music Recital tickets are available on line beginning April 11, 2022 at 5pm. Click Here to purchase tickets.
Tickets do not need to be printed. They can be shown on your phone.
2022 May Recitals
Dance and Music Recital tickets are available on line beginning April 11, 2022 at 5pm. Click Here to purchase tickets.
Tickets do not need to be printed. They can be shown on your phone.
Mt. Zion Dance Company Now Holding Open Auditions – Week of June 12, 2023
Company Auditions for the 2023~2024 Season will take place the week of June 12th and the registration deadline is May 31, 2022 (the cost is $50 payable at time of audition). If you are unable to audition during the scheduled sessions, please contact us no later than Wednesday, May 31, 2023 to sign up for our alternate audition. All students interested in auditioning for our Dance Company must sign up on line (click here). Once registered, an eMail will be sent the first week of June with the audition choreography along with the audition application that needs to be signed and brought to the audition.
Company Placements will be available by 5pm on June 30, 2023. For more information about our audition process and Dance Company expectations please visit the Dance Company portion of our website by clicking here.
Now Accepting Registrations for Summer 2023!
Come join us for our dance and music summer activities. Dance Camp available for Intermediate and Advanced dancers ages 7 and older the week of July 18th! For our younger ‘stars’, ages 3 thru 6, we have a 4 hour camp in August (two different camp sessions are being offered Aug 8th and 10th OR Aug 15th and 17th). Click here for more details and to register.
For our music students, lessons are available one month at a time by appointment. Ages 5 and older, no prior experience necessary. Click here for more information and to register.
If you have questions regarding a current or upcoming event, our website is up to date and we have done our best to provide answers to your questions. Just click on one of the links for more details. However, if you need assistance or would like to register for a class, we would love to help. Click here for our contact information and to sign up for our Performing Arts eNewsletter.
SUMMER SESSION (June thru Aug)
FALL/SPRING CLASSES (Sept thru May)
DANCE COMPANY
- Dance Company Auditions, Placements, & Understudies
- Dance Company Acceptance & Commitment
- Dance Company RDs & Assistants
- Dance Company Summer Class Requirements
- Dance Company Schedule Sept – May
- Dance Company Class Attire
- Dance Company Performance Attire
- Dance Company Calendar
- Dance Company Parent Volunteer Support
- Dance Company Stay In-Touch
- Dance Company Picture Orders
If you have questions regarding a current or upcoming event, our website is up to date and we have done our best to provide answers to your questions. Just click on one of the links for more details. However, if you need assistance or would like to register for a class, we would love to help. Click here for our contact information and to sign up for our Performing Arts eNewsletter.
SUMMER MUSIC CLASSES (June thru Aug)
CONCERTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
- None Currently Scheduled
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