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EUGENE FLEMING PRESENTS THE FOURTH IN A SERIES OF MASTER WORKSHOPS
Eugene Fleming Workshop Eugene Fleming
On Saturday, April 28, MTD was proud to present the forth in a series of Master Workshops with Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre artist Eugene Fleming. Mr. Fleming, a recipient of The Joseph Jefferson Award, has had a career that spans two decades. He has been featured in countless commercials and films. His workshop with MTD enthralled the students with how to have fun while learning.

"MY GOAL IS TO TEACH AN INSPIRING, COLORFUL CLASSICAL BALLET CLASS..."
Dorit Koppel Workshop Dorit Koppel

That is exactly what Dorit Koppel did on March 18, 2007 when she conducted a Master Ballet Class at the Center for Music, Theatre and Dance.

Acclaimed as “Teacher of the Year” by Dance Pages Magazine, Dorit has trained many students who have been successful in pursing professional dance careers with New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and Don Redlich Dance Company, to name but a few.


THE CENTER FOR MUSIC, THEATRE AND DANCE EXCELLED AT ELITE DANCE FORUM’S 7TH ANNUAL COMPETITION HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH AT MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY

The studio’s seven entries garnered 1 Elite Gold, 5 Gold and 1 Silver award. Additionally, our groups were awarded 5th Place Junior Overall Award, 3rd Place Teen Overall and Teen Elite Performance Awards.

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LOUISE QUICK, ASSISTANT TO BOB FOSSE, PRESENTS THE SECOND IN MTD'S MASTER CLASS SERIES
Louise Quick Workshop Louse Quick
On February 11, 2007, The Company of MTD was proud to present Ms. Louise Quick, assistant to Broadway legend Bob Fosse. Ms. Quick, the second instructor in MTD's Master Class Series, enlightened our students in the styling of "Theatrical Dance" made famous by her mentor.

NEW MASTER CLASS SERIES KICKS-OFF WITH FAMED NYC PROFESSIONAL MARK SANTORO
Mark Santoro Workshop Mark Santoro
On January 21, 2007, The Company of MTD was proud to present the first in a series of four Master Classes featuring an outstanding workshop in Tap/Jazz instructed by famed NYC professional Mark Santoro. Approximately thirty five members of the company's advanced, intermediate and junior levels participated.

MTD JOINS WITH THE KIDZ BOP / SIX FLAGS NATIONAL TOUR
left: MTD students with lead performers Jules and Adam and national tour choreographer Natrea Blake
right: MTD performers joined with The Kidz Bop/Six Flags National Tour from July 19-23, 2006 at Jackson's own Six Flags Great Adventure. As guest artists of the touring company, our students performed in three shows per day at "The Showcase Theater" and the daily afternoon parade. Leading up to the performances, our students studied vocally with Artistic Director Alison Mann for five days. Additionally, national tour choreographer Natrea Blake spent five days teaching choreography.

ANNUAL PRESCHOOL PARTY BASH

MTD's Annual Preschool Party Bash was held at our Jackson Studio June 4, 2006. This free event was well attended by many of our current preschoolers and their friends. This event is one of several sponsored by MTD that promotes good will in our community.


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CATHY ROE ULTIMATE DANCE COMPETITION WINNERS

The Center for Music, Theatre and Dance participated at the Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition at Rowan University on February 25, 2006.

Listed below are the awards presented to our participants:

GOLD AWARD WINNERS
Dancing Shoes
Work It
Caravan
Janet
SILVER STAR AWARD WINNERS
Sleeping Beauty
Russian Stallions
Mozart Minuet
More
Drum Trip
Fragile
Supermodel

SPECIAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS

Best Choreography Nominee: Dancing Shoes

Class Act Award Winner: Mozart Minuet


Master Classes With Ballet Virtuoso Finis Jhung
Master Classes With Ballet Virtuoso Finis Jhung

MASTER CLASSES WITH BALLET VIRTUOSO FINIS JHUNG

The Company of Music, Theatre and Dance was proud to present Master Classes with Ballet Virtuoso Finis Jhung at our Jackson location January 28 & 29 and February 4 and 5th. Renowned in the world of dance, he has been associated and performed with distinguished ballet companies such as The American Ballet Theatre, NYC Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet. Finis presented two exciting and educational weekends for company members. His innovative teaching methods have proven to make ballet easier to understand and more enjoyable to learn, while preserving the essential qualities that make ballet a great performing art. For further information concerning The Company of MTD email to TheCoofMTD@aol.com.

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