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224 Oneil Ct, Columbia, SC 29223

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Where Excellence in Dance Meets Confidence, Character, and Community

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MJDA Guarantees To Provide Top Notch Service and Dance Training!

Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy program is designed to help young people see themselves in a more positive light, develop poise, grace, and self-confidence.

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MJDA Guarantees To Provide Top Notch Service and Dance Training

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  3. Pay the registration fee and get ready to join us for the time of your life!
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Tiny Dancers
(Ages 2 - 3)

Unleash Your Child’s Sparkle! Join Our Tiny Dancers Program for Fun, Fitness, and Fabulous Moves!
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Kiddie Dancers
(Ages 4 - 6)

Where Little Feet Find Their Rhythm! Nurture Your Pre-K Dancer’s Passion in Our Fun and Supportive Class While Learning The Basics!
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Level 1 Dancers
(Ages 6+)

Step into Fun and Friendship! Our Level 1 Dance Classes are Perfect for Your Dancer to Get Moving and Shine and Be A Part of This Amazing Community!
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Levels 2-3 Dancers
(Ages 10+)

Elevate the Groove! Level 2-3 Dance Classes Bring More Fun, Challenge, and Connection for Your Growing Dancer!
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MJDA Dance Companies

Join the Dance Revolution!

Connect with MJDA Renowned Dance Companies and Build a Thriving Community of Team Players!

By Audition ONLY.

Hip Hop Company, Tap Company, Performance Company, and MJDA Dance Company.

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MJDA proudly presents Always Home: An MJDA Homecoming, a heartfelt celebration of dance, community, and the stories that bring us together.

 

Recital Information

  • Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

  • Times: 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM

  • Venue: R2 Performing Arts Center
    763 Fashion Dr, Columbia, SC 29223

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Our Classes

MJDA has a reputation of excellence. Correct technique and terminology to be taught at every level. There are SO many life skills that can be learned through dance. Our teachers focus on more than just the physical.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Monday Schedule

August 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

ClassroomClassTimeTeacher
MJDA Studios Studio BMini Company Technique (For Ages: 6.00 to 12.00)4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Kasmere Ladson
MJDA Studios ANNEXPetite / Junior Company Acro (For Ages: 7.00 to 17.00)4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Maggie Bednarczyk
MJDA Studios Studio DRazzle Dazzle Jazzers A (For Ages: 4.00 to 6.00)5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Amani Faulk
MJDA Studios Studio BTeen / Senior Company Combo Class (For Ages: 12.00 to 18.00)5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Jocelyn Ramirez
MJDA Studios Studio EMini Company Rehearsal (For Ages: 5.00 to 8.00)5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Quinn Brown
MJDA Studios ANNEXBeginner / Intermediate Company Ballet (For Ages: 5.00 to 13.00)5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Yuleanne Santos
MJDA Studios Studio CPerformance Company Combo Class (For Ages: 7.00 to 14.00)5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Kasmere Ladson
MJDA Studios Studio DJazz 1 (For Ages: 7.00 to 12.00)6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Amani Faulk
MJDA Studios Studio BAdvanced Level Company Ballet (For Ages: 10.00 to 18.00)6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Yuleanne Santos
MJDA Studios ANNEXJunior Company Combo Class (For Ages: 6.00 to 12.00)6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Jocelyn Ramirez
MJDA Studios Studio DJazz 2 (For Ages: 10.00 to 18.00)7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Amani Faulk

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Tuesday Schedule

August 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

ClassroomClassTimeTeacher
MJDA Studios Studio BPetite / Performance Company Technique (For Ages: 6.00 to 12.00)4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Morgan Passman
MJDA Studios ANNEXPointe / Ballet Company (Invite ONLY) (For Ages: 9.00 to 18.00)4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31—
MJDA Studios Studio ATap Company Rehearsal (12 and Under) (For Ages: 5.00 to 12.00)4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Tab Thiele
MJDA Studios Studio EBroadway Bound Babies (For Ages: 2.00 to 3.50)5:00 PM to 5:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Shannon Chapman
MJDA Studios Studio DKiddie Ballet (A) (For Ages: 4.00 to 6.00)5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Destini Timmons
MJDA Studios Studio ETiny Tumblerz (For Ages: 3.00 to 3.50)5:30 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Morgan Passman
MJDA Studios Studio ASonic Steps (Beginner Tap) (For Ages: 6.00 to 11.00)5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Tab Thiele
MJDA Studios Studio BJunior Company Ballet (For Ages: 8.00 to 15.00)5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Haissan Booth
MJDA Studios Studio CBallet 2 Beginner (For Ages: 7.00 to 11.00)5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Shannon Chapman
MJDA Studios Studio EPetite Company Rehearsal (For Ages: 6.00 to 10.00)6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Jocelyn Ramirez
MJDA Studios ANNEXTeen / Senior Company Ballet (For Ages: 10.00 to 18.00)6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Yuleanne Santos
MJDA Studios Studio ASynchronized Steppers (Beg / Int Tap) (For Ages: 6.00 to 16.00)6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Tab Thiele
MJDA Studios Studio CBallet 2 Intermediate (For Ages: 7.00 to 11.00)6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Shannon Chapman
MJDA Studios Studio BJunior Company Technique (For Ages: 9.00 to 14.00)7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Morgan Passman
MJDA Studios Studio CBallet 3 (For Ages: 11.00 to 18.00)7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Shannon Chapman
MJDA Studios Studio ATap Company Rehearsal (Duet) (For Ages: 5.00 to 12.00)7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Tab Thiele
MJDA Studios ANNEXTeen / Senior Company Technique (For Ages: 10.00 to 17.00)7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Michael McManus

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Wednesday Schedule

August 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

ClassroomClassTimeTeacher
MJDA Studios ANNEXMini Company Technique 2 (For Ages: 6.00 to 12.00)4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Michael McManus
MJDA Studios ANNEXTeen / Senior Company Rehearsal (For Ages: 11.00 to 18.00)5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Jordan Rice
MJDA Studios Studio BJunior Company Rehearsal (For Ages: 6.00 to 12.00)5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Michael McManus
MJDA Studios Studio BHip Hop Company Rehearsal (For Ages: 10.00 to 18.00)5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Jocelyn Ramirez
MJDA Studios Studio APetite Company Rehearsal 2 (For Ages: 6.00 to 10.00)5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Jocelyn Ramirez
MJDA Studios Studio DBallet 1 (For Ages: 6.00 to 8.00)5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Destini Timmons
MJDA Studios Studio DRazzle Dazzle Jazzers B (For Ages: 4.00 to 6.00)6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Essany Bailiff
MJDA Studios Studio CLyrical 1 (For Ages: 7.00 to 18.00)6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Kaitlin Culler
MJDA Studios Studio APerformance Company Rehearsal (For Ages: 7.00 to 14.00)6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Morgan Passman
MJDA Studios Studio CLyrical / Contemporary 2 (For Ages: 9.00 to 18.00)7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Kaitlin Culler

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Thursday Schedule

August 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

ClassroomClassTimeTeacher
MJDA Studios ANNEXCFL: Ballet / Jazz Combo Class (For Ages: 4.50 to 11.00)3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Sable Jackson
MJDA Studios ANNEXCFL: Hip-Hop (For Ages: 4.50 to 11.00)4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Sable Jackson
MJDA Studios Studio BKiddie Hip Hop (For Ages: 4.00 to 6.00)5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Sable Jackson
MJDA Studios Studio DTiny Twinkle Toes (A) (For Ages: 2.00 to 3.50)5:00 PM to 5:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Shannon Chapman
MJDA Studios ANNEXIntermediate Acro (For Ages: 7.00 to 17.00)5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Maggie Bednarczyk
MJDA Studios Studio ASyncopated Stompers (Intermediate Tap) (For Ages: 8.00 to 14.00)5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Tab Thiele
MJDA Studios Studio DTiny Twinkle Toes (B) (For Ages: 2.00 to 3.50)5:30 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Shannon Chapman
MJDA Studios Studio CKiddie Tumblerz (Novice Level) (For Ages: 4.00 to 6.00)5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Morgan Passman
MJDA Studios Studio BHip Hop 1 A (Beginner) (For Ages: 7.00 to 10.00)6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Sable Jackson
MJDA Studios Studio AKiddie Tapperz (For Ages: 4.00 to 6.00)6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Tab Thiele
MJDA Studios ANNEXAdvanced Acro (Audition / Invitation ONLY) (For Ages: 10.00 to 18.00)6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Maggie Bednarczyk
MJDA Studios Studio DKiddie Ballet (B) (For Ages: 4.00 to 6.00)6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Destini Timmons
MJDA Studios Studio CFuture Flyers (Second Level Tumbling) (For Ages: 6.00 to 8.00)6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Aug 1 to May 31Morgan Passman
MJDA Studios ANNEXDance Line Training (HBCU Style) (For Ages: 7.00 to 18.00)7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Ja'Nette Mcknight
MJDA Studios Studio ATap Company Rehearsal (13 and Up) (For Ages: 10.00 to 18.00)7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Tab Thiele
MJDA Studios Studio BHip Hop 1 B (Intermediate) (For Ages: 8.00 to 13.00)7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Sable Jackson
MJDA Studios Studio DDance Conditioning (For Ages: 8.00 to 18.00)7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Essany Bailiff

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Friday Schedule

August 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

ClassroomClassTimeTeacher
MJDA Studios Studio CTeen / Senior Company Plus (Add-On Training) (For Ages: 12.00 to 18.00)5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Kasmere Ladson
MJDA Studios Studio BPetite / Junior Company Plus (Add-On Training) (For Ages: 6.00 to 13.00)5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Kasmere Ladson
MJDA Studios ANNEXBeginner Acro 101 (For Ages: 7.00 to 17.00)5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Maggie Bednarczyk
MJDA Studios ANNEXHip Hop 2 (Int - Advanced) (For Ages: 9.00 to 17.00)6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Aug 1 to May 31Amani Faulk

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Our Events

MJDA Events for 2026/2027

August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June

August Schedule

DateEvent
August 10–14thDance Company Auditions
August 14THTuition for Month #1

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September Schedule

DateEvent
September 5thTuition Due
September 7thLabor Day - NO CLASSES

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October Schedule

DateEvent
October 5thTuition Due
October 5-9thPink Out Spirit Week
October 8thMJDA Family Skate Night
October 30thFall Festival

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November Schedule

DateEvent
November 5thTuition Due
November 21-22ndWinter Productio
November 23-27thFall Break (STUDIO CLOSED)

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December Schedule

DateEvent
December 5thTuition Due
December 14-18thHoliday Spirit Week
December 21 - January 1stWinter Break (STUDIO CLOSED)

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January Schedule

DateEvent
January 5thTuition Due
January 9thSpring Recital Costume Fees Due
January 11–15thFirst Week of Spring-Mester
January 18thTuition Due
January 19thBring-a-Friend Week!

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February Schedule

DateEvent
February 5thTuition Due
February 8-12thFather Daughter Ballet Week

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March Schedule

DateEvent
March 5thTuition Due
March 22–26thSpring Break (STUDIO CLOSED)

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April Schedule

DateEvent
April 5thTuition Due

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May Schedule

DateEvent
May 5thTuition Due
May 8thRecital Picture Day
May 24–28thRecital Spirit Week
May 28thRecital Dress Rehearsal
May 29thSpring Recital!
May 31stMemorial Day (STUDIO CLOSED)

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June Schedule

DateEvent
June 5thTuition Due
June 7–11thFirst Week of Summer Session
June 19thJuneteenth (STUDIO CLOSED)

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Our Program

MJDA’s mission is to provide dancers with a comprehensive artistic education that fosters excellence in all forms of dance.

Company

MJDA has the most successful Competitive Dance Team and Dance Company Program of its type in Northeast Columbia serving the top competitive dancers in the area.

Highly Skilled and Professional Dance Instructors

Choreography

Highly Skilled and Professional Dance Instructors work with each student individually to ensure that strengths are enhanced, weaknesses are improved ,and learning styles are acknowledged and accommodated.

Recreational Dance

Our dance classes are individually designed to meet the needs of each student. Fun. Community. Positive Environment. Growth. These are but a few of the words that describe what you will take away from your experience with our studio.

Instruction

We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes. Your child will become more self-confident with our dance instruction.

2025-2026 Registration Open

Fall registration is now open!

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Our Instructors

MJDA’s mission is to provide dancers with a comprehensive artistic education that fosters excellence in all forms of dance.

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carena jones
2 years ago
10 out of 10!!
My daughter has been a dancer at MJDA for the past 7 years and she has loved every minute of it! She has created lifelong friendships and has grown so much artistically over the years!
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Ashanta Coleman
2 years ago
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Rume Agbatutu
2 years ago
I absolutely love MJDA. My daughter just recently joined and she's been dancing since she was 4. I can already tell that this dance company is organized/professional and wants your dancer to grow!! I'm super excited that my daughter is a part of this prestigious company.
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Brittany Grooms
3 years ago
Amazing that my children can learn dance techniques and love the art…learning from teachers that look like them! Can’t say enough wonderful things about MJDA!
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Jaeda Johnson
3 years ago
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Rosalyn Loury
3 years ago
My daughter Cylar has been a part of MJDA since she was four years old and she's currently eight years old. She has enjoyed participating in her weekly dance classes and loves performing in the dance recitals. The extra activities such as treats, different dress themes, and Halloween festivals also adds fun for the dancers. She was proud to be crowned in 2021 for selling the most ads in the souvenir booklet for Little Miss Top Sales. She looks forward to continuing her dance experience with MJDA.
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Darlene Caldwell
4 years ago
The best dance academy in Columbia. My grand daughter attends and is doing so good. She’s shy but when starts dancing not a shy bone in her body. The owner is so nice and she loves all the kids and has a heart of an angel. My granddaughter dance teacher Ms. Density is the sweetest she love each of her kids and is very passionate in her teaching. All the staff are wonderful. I am very pleased with this dance academy. I highly recommend Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy.
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Tasheena Ticer
4 years ago
My daughters had their first classes here over two years ago and I have been so pleased with our experience. Mrs. Jenkins and her team are incredibly gifted, policies and schedules are communicated clearly, and I couldn't have asked for a better environment to instill a love of dance in my kids.

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