Maryland Classical Dance Academy
The Maryland Classical Dance Academy (MCDA), the nonprofit arm of Centre Pointe Performing Arts, continues to evolve in exciting ways, expanding its mission and deepening its impact across the dance community.
Our Mission
Maryland Classical Dance Academy (MCDA) is a 501C3 nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. It supports educational programs within a contemporary and commercial dance division, dedicated to training dancers in a pre-professional program that prepares them for acceptance into top collegiate dance programs, advanced professional training, or professional audition processes.
With a commitment to excellence in both classical ballet and contemporary/commercial dance education, MCDA is actively enhancing its programming and leadership structure to better serve students and the broader community.
Launch of Summer Intensive
The first initiative under this new leadership is a two-day summer intensive, taking place July 16–17th, featuring professional dance artists from the Contemporary, Commercial and University setting. The intensive is open to dancers from the broader community and reflects MCDA’s goal to provide impactful, high-level training opportunities.
Registration is now open via email at eksgs@aol.com.
See flyer for more details.
Organizational Leadership and Board Growth
MCDA is pleased to welcome Norma Pera and Nicolle Canapp as new members of the board. Their combined experience in dance education and nonprofit leadership will support MCDA’s continued development and strategic planning.
Their involvement strengthens the organization’s capacity to respond to new opportunities and better serve its mission.
Additional board members have been invited and information will be updated as we continue to expand the board.
Current board members:
Sandra Zaicko - President
Susan Joines - Treasurer/Secretary
Norma Pera - Board member
Nicolle Canapp - Board Member
Continued Commitment to Classical Training
While MCDA expands its contemporary and commercial offerings, the classical division remains a foundational part of the organization’s work. The Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) program remains a cornerstone of our classical track division, offering rigorous ballet and contemporary training for students pursuing professional concert dance careers.
Collaboration & Community Impact
MCDA continues its close collaboration with Sandra Zaicko and Centre Pointe Performing Arts. This partnership helps align nonprofit programming with the broader training goals of the studio and ensures consistency across both classical and commercial divisions.
Questions related to programming can be directed to eksgs@aol.com.
