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.

Nicole Willemse – Assistant teacher:  Nicole has been training with MBDS for 18 years.  She is currently studying an Education degree and working towards the RAD Advanced Ballet examination.

Dance and Pilates
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what we offer

Ballet
Lyrical & Contemporary
Jazz & Tap dance

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!

January 2021

 

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Congratulations to Haley Fouche who qualified in Ballet for the world WACOPA Dance Championship.  This prestigious event will take place in July 2021 in Los Angeles.  We are extremely proud of you Haley!

December 2020

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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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