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!
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.
Photography
High-quality photography for dance, personal, or professional use.
Online classes: Dance and Fitness
Coming soon! We're working on making the best content for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
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.
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NEWS
It was a year full of achievements, victories, and progress for MBDS; here’s our recap of 2025!
December 2025
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
For the first time ever, all MBDS teaching groups performed the same production in the same building!
October 2024
The MBDS/Elite Ballet collaborative effort shows the spectacular talent of young South African dancers like never before!
November 2023
MBDS Students excel at DWC 2022
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
Congratulations to Haley Fouche who performed in the world WACOPA Dance Championship in 2021. We are extremely proud of you Haley!
December 2020
Contact us
- mbdscontact@gmail.com
- 082 770 4714
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Randfontein
Lenasia
Soweto
Cradle / Muldersdrift