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McDonogh Community Arts (MCA) is a unique program providing McDonogh families and the greater Baltimore community with high-quality extracurricular arts classes right here on our campus! MCA includes classes for children and adults, and each offering is designed to spark creativity, self-expression, and artistic abilities. The courses feature McDonogh faculty as well as teachers from the Johns Hopkins Peabody Preparatory Institute and The Moving Company Dance Center.
Questions? Email communityarts@mcdonogh.org.
Fall sessions begin the week of September 15 and run for eight weeks, with the exception of Monday classes, which will run for seven weeks due to school closures. Registration will open on Monday, August 4. Programs with rolling admission can be found at the bottom of this page.
Grades: Second-Fourth Grade
Time: Wednesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Patty Welch
Cost: $230
You know that Eagles can fly, but did you also know they can dance? Come join the Lower School Dance Troupe on Wednesdays after school with Ms. Stanziale and Ms. Welch! We will learn different dance routines together to popular songs. Let’s get our Eagle wings flapping and toes tapping!
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Grades: Prekindergarten-First Grade
Time: Wednesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Maya Richard
Cost: $230
Step into the magical world of dance with our Introduction to Dance class designed specifically for energetic and creative minds! In this engaging program, students will embark on a journey of self-expression and movement exploration and be led through the basics of dance, fostering coordination, rhythm, and a love for creative expression. Through imaginative play and age-appropriate choreography, your child will develop confidence and grace in a supportive and fun-filled environment. Join us as we twirl, leap, and dance our way into a world of creativity and joy!
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Grades: Second-Fourth Grade
Time: Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sarah Spund
Cost: $230
Get ready to jump, dance, and cheer! The Lower School Cheer Team is the perfect place for young students to build school spirit, teamwork, and confidence. Each week, cheerleaders will learn fun cheers and energetic dance routines in a supportive and positive environment. Whether your child is new to cheer or already loves to perform, this team is all about movement, motivation, and making friends. Bring your energy, your spirit, and your biggest smile! The last day will feature an end-of-class showcase where parents can come watch their cheerleaders show off all they have learned!
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Grades: Kindergarten-First Grade
Time: Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sarah Spund
Cost: $230
Get ready to jump, dance, and cheer! The Lower School Cheer Team is the perfect place for young students to build school spirit, teamwork, and confidence. Each week, cheerleaders will learn fun cheers and energetic dance routines in a supportive and positive environment. Whether your child is new to cheer or already loves to perform, this team is all about movement, motivation, and making friends. Bring your energy, your spirit, and your biggest smile! The last day will feature an end-of-class showcase where parents can come watch their cheerleaders show off all they have learned!
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Ages: Second-Fourth Grade
Day: Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Common Tone
Cost: $240
Dive into group music-making using authentic instruments! Students will continue to refine music skills, techniques, and knowledge through the joy and excitement of group music-making. Together, they will experience music in an ensemble setting and will explore various instrumental techniques on guitar, ukulele, piano, and percussion. Each student will have an opportunity to learn how to play songs on an instrument of their choosing.
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Ages: Prekindergarten-First Grade
Day: Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Common Tone
Cost: $240
Try-Tones is a community of students that celebrates confidence and builds essential skills through singing, movement, and playing authentic musical instruments in an ensemble setting. Every student will have the opportunity to explore engaging musical concepts on the guitar, ukulele, piano, and various percussion instruments. These concepts will be applied in class by exploring songs that utilize appropriate melodic, rhythmic, and formal techniques. Try-Tones is a positive, exciting, and successful first step for any student with an interest in learning a musical instrument.
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Age: Prekindergarten-First Grade
Time: Monday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Maya Richard
Cost: $230 (7 weeks)
Spark your child’s imagination with our Introduction to Drama class! Tailored for young performers in prekindergarten through first grade, this class introduces the magical world of theater through playful and engaging activities. Our nurturing and enthusiastic instructors will guide students as they explore basic acting skills, express themselves through creative storytelling, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Kids will learn to work together.
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Age: Third-Fifth Grade
Time: Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Dan Wagner
Cost: $230
Students will participate in fun theater activities and games that teach skills for the stage, including improvisation, character development, script reading, scene work, and unarmed stage combat. Students will gain confidence and self-esteem as they learn and improve their skills in a supportive, ensemble-building, and teamwork-focused environment.
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Age: Kindergarten-Fourth Grade
Time: Tuesday, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Holly Thompson
Cost: $275
Dive into the colorful world of painting! In this fun and engaging class, students will explore different painting techniques, tools, and styles to create their own masterpieces. From vibrant watercolors to bold acrylics, young artists will experiment with color mixing, brushwork, and texture to bring their imaginations to life. Projects will include nature-inspired artwork, whimsical abstracts, and even storytelling through painting. This class encourages creativity and self-expression while building foundational art skills. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed. Sign-up and let your artistic journey begin!
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Age: Prekindergarten-Fourth Grade
Time: Monday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Instructors: Shanita Scott and Tracey Hill
Cost: $225 (7 weeks)
It’s time to become a sewing master! This class is designed to introduce our young learners to the fascinating world of sewing, aiming to enhance their creativity, fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork.
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 4.
Age: (18+)
Day: Monday, 4:00-4:45 p.m.; Thursday, 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Instructor: Nina Pongratz (Monday), Laura King (Thursday)
Cost: $87.50 (7-weeks), $15/Drop-In Class
Location: McDonogh Dance Studio, Edward St. John Student Center
Join MCA Adult Yoga to enhance your focus, reduce stress, and begin or end your workday with renewed energy and balance. Whether your goals are to cultivate a clear mind, boost physical activity, or set a positive intention for the week ahead, yoga is the perfect way to find balance and wellness within our community. This is an adult-only class, no previous experience is necessary. Sign up now to experience the transformative benefits of yoga!
Ages: 5+
Day: Varies
Session: 6-, or 12-week sessions offered; lessons begin the week of 9/16/24
Instructor: MCA Dance Faculty
Cost: $732 (12 weeks, $61/lesson), $366 (6 weeks, $61/lesson)
McDonogh proudly offers individual dance lessons for students of all ages, experience levels, and dance interests. MCA Dance Lessons emphasize the development of skills in creating and performing dance in various genres. The lessons are 30 minutes. If lessons are missed due to sickness or other school-imposed conflicts, efforts will be made to make up the lesson at a separate time; one make-up lesson is built into the fall session to accommodate these conflicts. Please note: 24-hour advance notice is required for missed lessons, and no credits are given due to unexcused student absences. If you choose to withdraw your child from the program, no credit will be given for any remaining lessons.
Ages: Five and up
Day/Time: Lesson times to be determined by teacher and student availability
Session: 6-, 12-, or 30-week sessions offered, lessons begin the week of September 16
Instructor: MCA Music Faculty
Cost: $1770 (30 weeks, $59/lesson); $732 (12 weeks, $61/lesson); $366 (6 weeks, $61/lesson)
McDonogh proudly offers individual music lessons for students of all ages, experience levels, and musical interests. MCA Music Lessons emphasize the development of skills in creating and performing music on a specific instrument. Middle and Upper School lessons are 30 minutes and Lower School lessons are 25 minutes. Lessons are offered after school and in the evening. Lessons are also offered to McDonogh students during the school day; lessons scheduled during the day do not interfere with academic programs.
This year, lessons will be offered in 30-, 12-, or 6-week blocks of time. Students who sign up for the full 30-week block will receive a discounted lesson rate and will be given priority for daytime lessons. Daytime lessons cannot be guaranteed for those students who sign up for 12 or 6 weeks of lessons.
Music instruction is offered on the following instruments:
If lessons are missed due to sickness or other school-mandated conflicts, efforts will be made to make up the lesson at a separate time; three make-up lessons are built into the 30-week session to accommodate for these conflicts. One make-up lesson is built into the 6- and 12-week lessons for this same reason.
Please note: 24-hour advance notice is required for missed lessons and no credits are given due to unexcused student absence. If you choose to withdraw your child from the program, no credit will be given for any remaining lessons.
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