Why Dance?

Why CMA?

  • All classes are taught in an encouraging, supportive atmosphere.

  • Techniques are taught emphasizing the positive -- what a dancer is doing right and how it can be even better.

  • A sense of humor and fun is always emphasized.

  • Observation windows in both studios allow parents to watch their children any time
    (excluding summer camps -- dancers only).

  • CMA provides comfortable seating for parents during class.

  • CMA provides a play area for dancer siblings during class.

  • Very competitive rates -- among the lowest in Portland.

  • We have a strong expectation of academic success in addition to dance study. We place a premium on higher education for older children.

  • All CMA instructors are extremely experienced teaching dance to children. There are no student teachers here. There is not a constant parade of substitute teachers.

  • All CMA instructors have university degrees, post-graduate degrees, professional experience or all of the above.