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Dance Division Rec and Pre-Pro

Our program delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students age 2.5-19 by offering a wide variety of class options with abundance of additional opportunities in both recreational and Pre-Professional Classes .
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Broadway/Dance Team Auditions


Check out our 2019-2020 Broadway Company and Dance Team members! Congratulations to all! If you would like to audition there is still time! learn more

Musical Theater and Acting!

Students will be immersed in dance, voice, and acting classes. The course will feature seminars with industry experts and end with a MAD Performance.
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The MADness is spreading to Wynwood!

Stop on by and Meet and greet with the MAD Artistic Director, Faculty, and Staff. Get a chance to tour our 10,000 sq ft. facility and register for classes. Great news for our Wynwood families and surrounding areas, MAD Performing Arts has collaborated with the Metropolitan International School to bring exclusive programing in Broadway and Dance Classes. Our second location will be held inside of the MET International School. Accepting students now. Please call 305-904-3255 for more info. Limited space.

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Collaborating with Broadway Professionals

At MAD Performing Arts, we offer a warm, friendly, nurturing environment for all our dancers and their families. Many of our students intend to pursue a professional career, but just as many simply wish to gain grace, poise, and coordination. In either case, we teach our students to "love dance and music" while encouraging them to reach the highest standards in style and technique. With a world-class faculty and unrivalled connections to the professional dance world, MAD Performing Arts is proud to offer students a vibrant and stimulating learning experience.

New on board to our MAD family we introduce Maria Torres O'Connor, acclaimed performer, Associate Broadway Choreographer of On Your Feet and Director with extensive experience in the theater, film, and television. As a performer, Maria has graced both the Broadway stage, starring in Swing!, and the big screen in "Dance with Me," starring Cheyenne and Vanessa Williams. Maria has worked on projects in the music industry ranging from choreographing the video for Enrique Iglesias hit single Bailamos to hailed Reggaeton artist Don Omar's most recent tour King of Kings, and The International Dance TV show "Quiero Bailar". Maria was the on-camera guest choreographer on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance and has worked with scores of producers and directors at studios including MTV, NBC, HBO, BBC and Walt Disney. Maria is also the Founder of the Maria Torres Emerging Artists Foundation. Maria will be hosting a series of Master classes to our Students and mentoring them along their journey through the Arts.

Janet Dacal, a Los Angeles native, has a successful and extensive career in music and theater. Her musical influences range in genres, finding inspiration from the likes of Sarah Vaughn to Celia Cruz. Her music career began under the wing of Grammy winning artist Gloria Estefan, recording background vocals on a number of her albums. Other artists she’s worked with include, Ricky Martin, Sharkira, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. Following her time with the Estefan’s, Janet toured the world with Grammy Winning, Latin Recording Artist, Luis Enrique. Life’s journey took her to New York City, where she realized the childhood dream of performing on Broadway. Janet has starred in several Broadway productions, including the Tony and Grammy Award Winning Mega-Hit “In The Heights.” After having originated the role of Carla in the original Off-Broadway and Broadway productions, for which she received a Drama Desk Award, she took over the title role of Nina Rosario. She then starred as Alice, in Frank Wildhorn’s musical “Wonderland.” She appears on the original cast recordings of both “In The Heights” and “Wonderland.” Janet teaches and coaches MAD voice students privately.
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Testimonials

"Cherilyn Marrocco from MAD Performing Arts is a quality teacher and a talented artist. Any student will be lucky to be under her guidance."
Maria Torres O'Connor, Associate Broadway Choreographer-http://mteaf.org/
"MAD Performing Arts is an exceptional studio, providing excellent training in a nurturing environment. Cherilyn Marrocco, or Ms. Cheri, as she is affectionately called by her students, has created a space where children learn, not only proper technique, but the importance of working as a team. Her MAD love for the arts is directly reflected in the community she has created. And that love is infectious. "
Janet Dacal, Broadway Performer and Voice Instructor