MELISSA BADENHORST

Dance and Pilates

At MBDS we provide a safe and nurturing environment for each student to be the
best they can be.

Our goal is to make students shine... ON STAGE AND BEYOND!

about us

Melissa Badenhorst – Principal:  Melissa is a registered Dance (RAD, AIDT) and Pilates instructor (BASI) and founded MBDS in 2001.  She also holds a BCom (Hons.) in Economics and Investment.  She has a passion for physical movement and learning.

 

Dance and Pilates
what we offer

Dance:
Ballet
Lyrical & Contemporary
Jazz & Tap

Weekly classes: All ages and level of expertise.
* Adult Ballet
* Regular exams, competitions, performances.
* Internationally recognised syllabus:
Royal Academy of Dance & AIDT

Pilates:
Group classes
Individual sessions

Pilates is a progressive, full body muscle strengthening program.
* Individual sessions
* Group classes
* Kids Pilates
General and sports specific conditioning.

Online classes:
Fitness & Dance videos
on demand

Coming soon!
Personal instruction in the comfort of your own home.

NEWS
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Join MBDS for online and physical Adult Ballet classes.  Ballet offers many advantages helping you to achieve fitness with grace. Book your spot now!

December 2024

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THE WIZARD OF OZ 2024 BRINGS MBDS TOGETHER LIKE NEVER BEFORE

For the first time ever, all MBDS teaching groups performed the same production in the same building!

October 2024

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Students participated in the annual Dance World Cup held in Pretoria.  Massive congratulations to Annatjie and Jessica for achieving first place in the Mini modern jazz duet!

March 2022

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THE NUTCRACKER 2023 BLOWS AUDIENCES AWAY

The MBDS/Elite Ballet collaborative effort shows the spectacular talent of young South African dancers like never before!

November 2023

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Congratulations to Haley Fouche who performed in  the world WACOPA Dance Championship in 2021.    We are extremely proud of you Haley!

December 2020

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