A Note From
Welcome to MDS. (Replace this letter from Sanity → About Page → Letter body — leave the structure, swap the words.)
Our philosophy
Confidence. Passion. Growth. Achievement. The four words on the studio wall aren't a marketing slogan, they're how we measure whether a class went well.
What we stand for
Every dancer leaves class taller than they walked in.
We teach the technique. The love comes from being part of something bigger than the steps.
Year over year. Class over class. Dancer-by-dancer.
From the first plié to the first competition — every milestone matters.
The team
Studio Owner & Instructor
I am super excited for another season of dance! I live in Homestead with my husband Logan and 5 kids, Ronnie, Sly, Eden, Elisa and Von. I enjoy spending the day time with my children and my evenings at the dance studio! Outside of dance I love hanging out with my family and friends, going on four-wheeler rides and listening to music!
Instructor
l can't wait for another year of dance! I got married in April and love spending time with my husband, cat, and dog. Outside of the studio, I work for the University of Iowa in the Department of Orthopedics. When I'm not working, I love reading, playing card games, and spending time with my family!
Instructor
I am so excited to be teaching dance again this year. I live in Williamsburg with my partner Curtis and my two daughters Lila and Stella. When I'm not dancing, you can find me spending time with my family, reading, spending time outside (when it's warm), and teaching first grade at Mary Welsh.
Instructor
I have always loved to dance, whether in the studio or just in the kitchen while making dinner! I live near Parnell with my husband, five kids, one dog, one cat, a lot of mess, a big backyard, and a garden! When I'm not at dance, I run Navigation Play. And when I'm not working, I love to be outside, read books, and create!
Studio tour
A few placeholder views of the spaces families experience at MDS. Melinda can replace these with real studio photos inside Sanity.
A front-door moment in the heart of Williamsburg, designed to feel easy for new families from the first visit.
Open floor space, mirrors, and barres for the technique work dancers build on week after week.
Soft brand touches and studio-wall moments that keep confidence, passion, growth, and achievement visible.
A compact, tidy space for families to settle in before class and stay connected to studio updates.
Costumes, shoes, and stage-ready details that hint at the end-of-season moments dancers work toward.
The MDS effect
First-year dance moms cheering on their little ones. Older dancers running to the front row to lift up the youngest. That's the studio we built, and that's what 'more than dance' actually means.
“I extremely enjoy the time and effort Melinda puts in for us. She is the best dance teacher ever!! Totally recommend.”
“This is an amazing studio. Melinda took my daughter's interest in dance and molded it into a passion that will last a lifetime. This is not just my daughter's dance studio, it is her dance family. Thank you, Melinda for all you do for these kids!”
“Miss Melinda is a wonderful dance teacher! Our daughter has learned so much, and has made many wonderful friendships through this studio. 💗”
“Amazing studio my daughter has learned so much 🙂”
