2026–27 season — class schedules and registration are in the parent portal. Register now

Maryland Classical
Dance Academy

MCDA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the charitable arm of Centre Pointe Performing Arts, organized exclusively for charitable purposes, and dedicated to excellence in both classical ballet and contemporary/commercial dance education.

Our mission

MCDA supports educational programs within a contemporary and commercial dance division, and trains dancers in a pre-professional program that prepares them for top collegiate dance programs, advanced professional training and professional auditions.

A Centre Pointe dancer balancing on the ball of one foot, holding her other leg up

What MCDA supports

  • Classical Ballet

    The classical division remains a foundation of MCDA’s work.

  • Contemporary & Commercial

    MCDA is expanding its contemporary and commercial offerings alongside the classical division.

  • Youth America Grand Prix

    YAGP is a cornerstone of our classical track division, for students pursuing careers in professional concert dance.

Board of directors

Sandra Zaicko

President

Susan Joines

Treasurer & Secretary

Norma Pera

Board Member

Nicolle Canapp

Board Member

Kelly Sneddon Walker

Board Member

Support the academy

To ask about programming, getting involved or supporting the academy, get in touch.

Maryland Classical Dance Academy · 11110 Pulaski Highway, White Marsh, MD 21162