Welcome to the Quality Dance Program of Hosanna Dance, formerly MainStreet Dance, serving Pierre/Ft Pierre and the surrounding area since 2000 ... * Your central South Dakota nationally qualified ballet teachers *
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Fall Registration is Open!



Early Registration

Saturday August 5, 2017

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
104 E Pleasant, Pierre




Fall classes begin September 5th!


Registration info

Tuition



Late Registration
(during first week of classes)
Late registrations can be done the first week of classes at regular class hours.

It is recommended that you pre-register by September 1st to assure the best possible placement for your child. If you are not able to do that, you may fill out a from the first day of class. 




Hosanna Dance Masterclass Series with Madeleine Scott


Canceled due to lack of registrations

Calling dancers of intermediate to advanced levels for two days of dancing with professional dancer Madeleine Scott! We will spend two days sharing our passion for dance and refining our technique.



August 10 & 11, 2017


  10:30 am - 11:00 am Conditioning

  11:00 am - 12:30 pm Non-syllabus (ABT Teaching Method) Ballet Technique & Audition Tips

  12:45 pm - 2:00 pm Lyrical Dance Technique & Choreography


  2:15 pm - 2:45 pm (Only for day 2) Short In-studio showing open to parents etc. with a Q&A session to follow



* please arrive at least 10 minutes early to warm up with your registration printed

REGISTER ONLINE at https://goo.gl/KX5BCo (link goes to Eventbrite)


Come dance with us!


Instructor: Madeleine Scott

Madeleine Savanah Scott was born in Ft. Myers, Florida. She was raised in rural South Dakota and began ballet training at the age of 10 with Elena Kunikova in New York City; with whom she continues to train. Ms. Scott fell in love with classical ballet at the age of 9 after attending a workshop at Balleraena in Sioux Falls, SD. Through dedicated effort Madeleine has since received scholarships to study at prestigious programs such as the School of American Ballet in New York City, The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia, Chautauqua Dance Festival in upstate New York, Cecchetti International in Hope, Michigan, Ballet West in Salt Lake City, and the University of Utah School of Dance in Salt Lake City. She has also received training at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School in New York City, Koresh in Philadelphia, and Ellison Ballet in New York City. While residing in New York City Madeleine performed and trained under the direction of Gelsey Kirkland while on Gelsey Kirkland’s Studio Company on Broadway in New York City. At the age of 16 she was selected to perform in the Carreño Dance Festival in Sarasota, FL alongside Julie Kent and Jose Carreño. Madeleine has been invited to be a New York City Finalist at Youth American Grand Prix each year she has competed.

Recently, Ms. Scott performed her premiere as “Odile” in “Swan Lake” at the Inaugural University of Utah School of Dance Gala. While at the University of Utah she also premiered works by renowned choreographers Gabrielle Lamb, Jay Kim and Eloy Barrigan. Ms. Scott was “Cinderella” in Jay Km’s premiere of the full-length “Cinderella a Steampunk Fairytale” which sold out each night at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City. Barrigan’s contemporary work was chosen to present at the American College Dance Association Gala at which Ms. Scott performed her original role. Ms. Scott is a college graduate with a BFA in Ballet Performance and a BS in Political Science: Non-profit leadership and community engagement. While taking a full-course load in college she danced professionally with Ballet West in cherished classics such as Balanchine’s “Symphony in C” and Mr. C’s “The Nutcracker”. She is anticipating her third session as a guest artist with renowned Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Ms. Scott has also performed as a guest artist with Northern Ballet Theater near Boston as well as with Musical Bridges, choreographed and directed by Elena Kunikova in New York City. Madeleine was chosen as the lead in a premiere by Yellowstone Ballet. In addition to her extensive professional experience and degrees from university, Madeleine is also an American Ballet Theater certified ballet teacher, Ceccehetti (Gr. I-II) Certified Teacher, Merithew Barre Fitness Instructor, Balanced Body Pilates Certified Mat Instructor and Balanced Body Pilates Certified Reformer Instructor While at the University of Utah Ms. Scott was chosen to be the lead choreographer for the spring 2017 senior class. Ms. Scott is currently working on work to premiere in September with Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet in Boulder, CO.

Madeleine Scott


Student Examinations

If you or your student are interested in getting started with Cecchetti student examinations let us know.

Ballet III and up are eligible to start working on Grade 1. Examinations take a lot of preparation, study, and commitment.
(Normally 1-2 years is spent studying per grade. More as you progress through the grades.)

Our studio is affiliated with the Cecchetti Council of America. All teachers hold certificates in the Cecchetti Method.


Dance Dreams Realized
At Any Age
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In Him we live and move and have our being. Acts 17:28