MAC Movement: Kids Latin Dance Fusion Team

Who MAC Kids Team is designed for

Since day one, we've known who we are. MAC is built for the kids who:

• Get bored in slow, rigid dance classes (too spicy for ballet!)

• Have big energy (or even anxiety) + need to move

• Are creative + need an encouraging outlet to express themselves

• Are shy + want to build confidence + friendships

• Are looking for a loving, supportive team in + out of studio

• Want something meaningful to be a part of — not another activity

Dance styles we teach

• Latin Dance (Salsa, Bachata + more)

• Ballroom (Rumba, Waltz, Tango + more)

• Nightclub (2-Step, Swing, Hustle + more)

• Ballet Folklorico de Mexico

• Polynesian (Hula + Ori Tahiti)

• Bellydance (Tribal + Lebanese)

• Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz + Acro

• Conditioning + Yoga for Dancers

What students gain

• Confidence (on + off the dance floor)

• Coordination + body awareness

• Increased mobility + endurance

• Age-appropriate goal-setting

• Teamwork + lifelong friendships

• Creative expression + communication

• Performance skills to use for life

• Cultural awareness + education

What makes MAC Movement different

• Community over competition - we are a family

• Performance + competition opportunities available within the first year, but never required

• Kids contribute creatively to their own routines

• A supportive, inclusive environment for all personalities, ages, abilities + identities

Proven success: our forever dance family

• 7x National Champions

• 3x AAU Jr. Olympians

• Built from beginner-level dancers who were once "shy"

15 years of dance

7x National Champs

Built from the ground up, we nurture shy beginner dancers into social, passionate individuals who form lifelong friendships + confidence.

Generations of toddlers + their grandparents alike, dancing together in a united dance family.

• Students stay an average of 10+ years + dance into adulthood

• Performance + competition opportunities year-round, from year one — with no obligation to do so

Your child's growth path - made with love

No pressure, just progression.

Real growth comes from independently fueled, joyful goals + creative expression. Generated by each dancer, supported by a team, mentored by a coach, nurtured by an entire dance family.

No barrier to start, no expectation to deliver anything but your fullest, most authentic self. We're here for the whole being, not just the dancer in the studio.

It's more than a team - it's family

Why our students stay 10+ years + into adulthood:

• Team bonding activities + outings

• Mentorship between dancers + with coaches

• All ages intermingle + create together

• Supportive, drama-free environment

• A team where all kids feel seen, included + excited to be a part of

• A family parents, grandparents, cousins + siblings all love to be in community with

Kids Team Details

All you need to know going into MAC Movement dance team registration, in one place.

Training Schedule

Weekly Team Practice is held year-round (except holiday breaks) at:

3381 Cerritos Ave, Los Alamitos CA 90720 | Melodie's Dance Theatre

Thursdays | 6:15-7:15PM

(students under age 7 may be excused at 7PM if necessary)

Occasional, additional rehearsals before performances will occur. Private lessons can also be scheduled with flexible availability.

Performances + Competitions

Optional performance + competition opportunities within the first year include:

• The Royal Ball

• World Salsa Fest

• LA County Fair + OC Fair

• LA Summer Bachata Festival

• Elite Dancesport Championships + more!

Age Range

5-17, with flexibility of age + placement based on each individual. Opportunities for advancement are given at regular intervals.

Dance Styles

We learn + perform a variety of cultural and Latin dance styles in what is called "Cultural Dance Fusion", with respect to culture + tradition across diasporas. Dance styles include:

• Latin Dance (Salsa, Bachata + more)

• Ballroom (Rumba, Waltz, Tango + more)

• Nightclub (2-Step, Swing, Hustle + more)

• Ballet Folklorico de Mexico

• Polynesian (Hula + Ori Tahiti)

• Bellydance (Tribal + Lebanese)

• Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz + Acro

• Conditioning + Yoga for Dancers

All students are expected to attend healthy, respectful + ready to dance. Class etiquette + equipment includes:

• Appropriate shoes for practice (jazz shoes/latin heels)

• Comfortable, dance style-appropriate exercise clothing

• Team spirit, positive can-do attitude

• Respectful + attentive to instruction + feedback

• Respectful of others' boundaries + perspectives

Equipment + Class Etiquette

No experience needed,
just a willingness to try something new

Step into the self you'll love the deepest.