DANCE CURRICULUM

The dance world is consistently pushing the envelope of artistry and acrobatic skill and talent. MX is thrilled to be in a league of its own by expanding the summer camp culture of dance to welcome teams of all styles, genres, and abilities! The MX Dance Curriculum meets the universal needs of community/recreational teams, the show-stopping gameday routines for school teams, as well as the competitively technical works for studio/company dancers and all-stars. The MX Dance Staff is extremely passionate about exposing participants to a wide scope of what it means to be a technician, a performer, and an artist!

( ) *MX Rituals

MX Team Dance  *(E)

The MX Team Dance is a stylish medium/up-tempo dance which uses a universal style that encompasses a creative mixture of street funk movements blended with jazzy technical movements, leaps, kicks, and turns. This dance is used as each nominated-athlete’s All-Star Tryout dance, and is also used as the performance routine for the first team evaluation. The MX Team Dance offers no variations; all dancers (regardless of style/expertise) must be able to execute the routine exactly as taught. It’s a curriculum element designed to showcase performance versatility.

MX Dance Movement Technique Class  *(E)

The Cheer, Dance, and Step Divisions of MVMINT Xperience are all connected by one standard class of basic motions and positions. Several motions, lunges, and hand placements are universal for all three divisions, which allows the general MX Movement Technique Class to be virtually shared online for campers to learn throughout their pre-camp experience. The MX Dance Movement Technique Class is a review of the body positions specific to dance.

MX Classical 101  *(E)

The notion that ballet is only for one particular type of dancer is such an outdated myth! The dance industry has evolved in such a way that even the commercial dancers who perform behind some of the most beloved entertainers are classically trained. MX Classical 101 is split into two (2) groups: Beginner and Intermediate-Advanced. Both levels introduce balletic exercises and vocabulary at center without a barre warmup. Teams are not required to undergo a staff evaluation for skill level. Teams are also not required to send all participants to the same level. Performance surfaces vary at each camp; thus, campers are allowed to take class in footwear of choice.

MX Dance Improvisation Session  *(A, E)

The freedom of expression within improvisational dance is perhaps one of the greatest liberties to be honed as an artist. Campers are first given fundamentals of individual and contact improv. Abstract concepts and hypotheticals are then shared to emotionally embrace via discussion. The MX Dance Improvisation Session then creates space for each dancer to explore a full range of free-spirited movement followed by a group discussion of their art.

MX Dance Progressions Workshop  *(A, V, E)

The MX Curriculum provides personalized instruction and progressive drills to build technique for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers. No more basic and boring progressions of struts, turns, kicks, and leaps! The curriculum uses free-spirited dancing combos to strengthen technique. The MX Dance Progressions Workshop utilizes three distinct genres to test each dancer’s technical ability: West African, Horton (Modern), and Street Jazz. The MX Staff creates highly intentional sequences often featured in collegiate and professional auditions.  

MX Lifts N Dance Tricks Lab *(A, V, E,)

As the dance world becomes more inventive, and the young artists become more athletically talented, the industry expands to be more inclusive of acrobatic skills, tricks and lifts! The MX Lifts N Dance Tricks Lab investigates the basic fundamentals of lifting by allowing dancers to first discover and share their personal truths/fears regarding lifts and dance tricks. Campers are assisted through partnering exercises, small group maneuvers, and full team lifts and tosses. The MX Lifts N Dance Tricks Lab also introduces competitive solo dance tricks and acrobatic skills for teams to incorporate in their game day performances and/or competition routines.

MX Body Awareness & Injury Prevention Session *(A)

The performance industry is constantly demanding new extremes on the dancer’s body; however, no one seems to be taking a serious interest in properly educating young dancers on how to preserve their facilities. This session is designed to dispel industry myths regarding practice habits and performance behaviors that alter the longevity of dancers. The MX Body Awareness & Injury Prevention Session includes impactful insight regarding topics such as: pain versus injury, outdated conditioning, disciplinary culture, performance surfaces, and effective practice structure. MX Dance is committed to helping each dancer know how to properly take care of his/her instrument.

MX Kick N Lines Workshop *(A, V, E)

MX still believes in clean lines and clarity for high kicks! The MX Kick N Lines Workshop begins with the basic rules of a kick line, which include hand/arm connection variations, epaulement positioning (head positions), and lower-body placement. Teams will learn two (2) inspired kick line routines, both of which are perfect to incorporate in a game day routine or competition performance.  The MX Kick N Lines Workshop offers two levels of kick sequences: Beginner-Intermediate and Advanced-Elite.

MX Game Day Dance Class: Fight Song & Band Chant *(V, E)

The historic traditions of school fight songs and band chants remain staple performance elements within the spirited environment of cheerleading and dance. The MX Game Day Dance Class is designed to prepare teams for their game day and competition performances by offering routine sequences with multiple performance options and game day incorporations. Campers begin by learning basic fundamentals of a seated/standing spirit experience. Fight song routines include two components: MX Required Choreography (motions and spirit drills), and Team Custom Choreography (motions, catch-on dance steps, mini dance routines, and/or props). Band Chants include five (5) different single eight-count catch-on dances repeated in sequence of three. There’s no spirited environment quite like MX Game Day!

MX Field Routine *(A, V, E)

There’s no sensation quite like the magic that happens on the field when the band drops the beat! No matter what style of dance a team prefers, the memories created on the field are second to none. The MX Field Routine is a high-energy visual dance loaded with creative transitions, ripples, levels, and eye-catching choreography. The routine incorporates field-entrance variations as well as an open section for teams to incorporate their own choreography! The MX Staff assists each team with choreographic incorporation to ensure each team’s field routine is uniquely stylized to their team brand and strengths. The MX Field Routine is performed to current day sounds of HBCU marching bands; it’s offered in two versions suitable for all types of dance teams: Jazzy & Buck.

MX Dance Battle N Stands Class *(V, E)

The art of battling in the stands is nothing new to dance! MX Dance Battle N Stands Class offers attention to detail to make squads look their absolute best in the stands. The class features rudimentary procedures of stand etiquette while offering fun variations of movement commencement and seating. The MX Staff also offers artistic options for entering and exiting the stands; and of course, some of the most eye-catching choreography for catch-on dance steps and mini stand routines. Stand dances and routines showcase two speed ranges for slow and medium/up-tempo movement The MX Dance Battle N Stands Class is offered in two versions suitable for all types of dance teams: Jazzy & Buck.

MX Dance Stand N Battle Class *(V, E)

The art of battling may not be new to dance, but standing face-to-face with a dance rival is becoming more and more of a must-have in a dance team’s bag of tricks! This class offers incredible detail towards the art of battling. Campers begin by sharing their intentions. The MX Staff carefully guides each team with principles of etiquette, discipline, and respect; all of which are required for a wholesome battle. MX Dance Stand N Battle Class uses fun hypotheticals to engage the minds of each athlete to create a more significant purpose to creatively battling their opponent/rival beyond the random acts of aggression which are oftentimes surfaced within this cultural concept. Teams learn innovative sequences that feature creative transitions, gestures, catch-on dance counts, and mini dance routines to incorporate within the battle.  

MX Hip-Hop Dance *(A, V, E)

No one out-dances the MX Staff! The MX Hip-Hop Dance is a wildly entertaining routine filled with intricate movement trending in the commercial artist industry. The dance uses multiple elements and street styles that expand far beyond the scope of team cheer, dance, and step. The choreography is designed to showcase true performers with grounded movement, lyrical fluidity, defined isolations, and a star-quality personality to match the highly stylized vibe of the routine.

MX Creative Dance Routine  *(E, V)

The focus of this routine is creating imagery to maximize audience entertainment. With no spoken word, this routine tells a story of a selected theme, era, or concept. The MX Creative Dance Routine takes dancers on an imaginative journey through the selection of music, costuming visualization, and thematic dance movements relative to the respective theme and genre. The MX Creative Dance Routine is offered in a wide range of versions as teams pre-select their Creative Routine genre before camp. Instructors are matched with teams according to their pre-camp selections. Styles/Genres can include but are not limited to African, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Kick, Jazz, Lyrical, Pom, Street Dance, Hip-Hop, Liturgical, and Vogue.