Info for mini mix (4-11 year olds) can be found here below. The Young Dancer’s Program info (including Monday Contemporary Master Class Series for 8.5-14 year olds and Friday Contemporary Ballet & Repertory for 11-14 year olds) please click on the Young Dancer’s Program link.

Please email marciabrooksct@gmail.com for more info.

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Young Dancers program, produced by Marcia Brooks/Various Works

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Registration for our 2023-24 season is now open! Dancers 4 to 11 years old, will be able to take advantage of our mini mix offerings, enabling our young movers to develop versatility, confidence and a true love of dance, while benefiting from the excellent training and experience of our inspiring guest faculty. Those 5 and older can take advantage of a back-to-back classes, inclusive of both Ballet and Contemporary forms. We start our 4 year olds with a single Pre-Ballet class. Our mission is to inspire versatility, diversity & collaboration, while nurturing a strong base of knowledge rooted in up-to-date, kinesiologically-sound, technical training and artistic development.

The program features:

  • small group instruction

  • professional faculty with age-appropriate expertise

  • a rotation of teachers, all connecting to similar curricular values

  • Varied peer relationships - We encourage students 5 and up to take Ballet and Contemporary Dance classes in their age group, but one class is also possible.

TUESDAY and FRIDAY CLASSES CONTINUE Fall, Winter and Spring 23-24

Scroll down for schedule, price list and purple button for simple registration form...those previously registered for mini mix, just email Marcia to confirm classes (you do not need to register again).

Click here for info about our Young Dancer’s Division program, offering Contemporary Ballet & Repertory for 11-14 year olds and The Contemporary Master Class Series (for 8.5-14 year olds).

Convenient Pick up OPTIONS for Greenwich Academy Group I-IV Students!!

For GA students enrolled in the Tuesday classes, a convenient option for pick up at Lower School dismissal w/ supervision until class begins (snack, quiet dance oriented activity, time to get ready for class and for those in level 2 classes, homework supervision) will be offered for an additional fee. These options are available as a choice on the registration page.  $100/$120 deposit will be billed at registration, and remaining fees ($20/$24 per session) for usage more than 5 times will be billed at end of season.

Pick up may also be available from Friday Afters/Yearlings/After Serendipity ($10 per week) or from PC/CC MHK Yearlings (limited to 3 children in a booster seat - $16 per week). Please inquire for more information, and to coordinate w/ Marcia.

Click here or on photos for more info about some of our past and future faculty guest artists.

mini mix - 2023-24 - class schedule

Instructors and Contemporary class offerings may change each season, but class times and levels should stay the same. Teachers will advise if level change is warranted from season to season.

  • 4 year olds begin w/ a single class in Pre-Ballet (offered on Fridays)

  • 5-10 year olds are encouraged to take ballet and contemporary classes in their age group, though a single class is also possible (Attending twice per week is encouraged for those 8 and older or those preparing for Level 2 classes or Young Dancer’s Program classes.

  • Uniform requirements will be sent via email prior to beginning of season.

  • In the Fall we will have a parent observation day, and the Spring season will end with an informal sharing of work in an evening (after their regular class day) toward the end of the season.

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  • Class fees reflect cost for one day per week (either Tues. or Fri. single or back-to-back classes. 10% discount is given for second day of classes.

  • In the Fall and Winter, you may choose to register and reserve your spot for multiple seasons (5% discount will be given at billing for 2 seasons and 10% discount will be given for 3 seasons. Adjustments can be made due to level change or schedule change).

  • Siblings receive 10% discount.

  • Up to 2 discounts can be combined to reflect up to a 15%-20% maximum discount.

Mini Mix Summer Excursions - Ailey Experience Jr. - (2019 was Aug 5-9) - on Hiatus for the time being

In partnership with Ailey Extension in NYC, dancers 8-12 can take advantage of a wonderful summer program in NYC. Train travel into the city and supervision is coordinated by Marcia Brooks (additional fees apply). Please contact us for more info. We are developing plans for additional NYC experiences.

5th ANNual Wintery-MiX FestivaL, will be held Sunday, December 10, 2023

mini mix dancers registered for Fall or Winter as well as siblings & family members, can attend free of charge. Friends/families who are not registered for mini mix can attend for $50. Please support the mini mix program and all Marcia Brooks/Various Works projects, by attending, sharing info with other families with children and purchasing raffle tickets for fabulous prizes!!

Attend any time between 9:30AM – 12:00 PM. There will be multiple short classes and performances for children in their age group throughout the morning. Drop children at The Greenwich Academy Performing Arts Center entrance. Please feel free to share info with friends!

Guest artists performing at Wintery-MiX Festivals past have included Becky Radway Dance Projects, Indah Walsh Dance Company, RudduR Dance, Huma, MiXt Co. Performance Project, The Greenwich Academy Dance Corps, Nathan Trice| Rituals and 2nd Best Dance Co. Thank you to the community who danced, watched intently, supported dance and the MBVW vision! You keep us moving.

Wintery-MiX Festival 2022, Guest Artist, Hannah Garner’s 2nd Best Dance Company

Wintery-MiX Festival 2021

Guest Artist, Nathan Trice | Rituals

Wintery-MiX Festival 2019

Guest Artist, HUMA & RudduR Dance

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Wintery-MiX Festival 2018

Guest Artist, Becky Radway Dance Projects

All regular mini mix classes held in the Greenwich Academy Performing Arts Center. 200 North Maple Avenue, in Greenwich, CT.

Please contact marciabrooksct@gmail.com with questions, interest or to be added to our mail list.

Class times and pricing subject to modification based on registration.

Monday MiXt Co. and the Master Class Series for 8.5-14 year olds held at The Loft at Christ Church.