Business Details
11 Years
experience
Premier Dance Studio in Mount Laurel, NJ
Mainstream Dance Academy was founded in 2015 by Julie Plummer, a former professional dancer and Rutgers University alumna. Our studio cultivates a welcoming environment where dancers of all skill levels develop technical proficiency while building confidence and camaraderie. With a team of award-winning instructors, we offer comprehensive training in ballet, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary styles. Recognized as a top finalist in Burlington County's Best of contest since 2020, we prioritize body positivity and constructive mentorship. Our competitive teams have achieved national recognition, including the 2022 Dancers Inc National Championship title.We maintain small class sizes and implement rigorous safety protocols to ensure optimal learning conditions. Through community performances and personalized instruction, we nurture both artistic growth and personal development. Our alumni and current instructors exemplify the lasting impact of our teaching philosophy. With flexible programs for recreational and competitive dancers, we serve students from age 3 through adulthood. Our commitment to excellence has created a supportive dance family that extends beyond the studio walls.
Services
Hip Hop
Lyrical
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Our instructors include former professional dancers and national competition award winners
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention
- We implement rigorous safety protocols in our studio environment
- Our competitive teams have achieved national championship recognition
- We offer flexible programs for recreational and serious dancers
What people say
Amazing studio
Confidence growth
Safe environment
Professional instructors
Lifelong friendships
Services
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes combine jazz foundations with modern urban movements set to contemporary music. Our instructors teach proper technique while encouraging creative expression. Students develop rhythm, coordination, and performance skills through progressive choreography.
Lyrical
Lyrical instruction blends ballet and jazz techniques with emotional storytelling. Classes focus on conveying song lyrics through fluid movements and facial expressions. Students learn to connect music with physical interpretation in a supportive environment.
Ballet
Ballet training establishes foundational technique for all dance styles. Our classes emphasize proper posture, precise footwork, and graceful movement patterns. Students progress through structured levels to develop strength and artistic expression.
Jazz
Jazz classes build technical proficiency through dynamic combinations focusing on turns, leaps, and isolations. Instructors emphasize musicality and performance quality while maintaining proper alignment and injury prevention techniques.
Tap
Tap instruction develops rhythmic precision and foot coordination. Students learn to create percussive sounds through specialized shoe techniques. Classes progress from basic steps to complex patterns while emphasizing musical timing.
People
Julie Plummer
Owner/Competition Team Director
Founder of Mainstream Dance Academy with extensive professional experience including Rutgers University Dance Team and NBA Nets Dancer. Holds 14 choreography awards and specializes in multiple dance styles.
Lauren
Lead Competition Team Coach
Former MDA Competition Team member with four years teaching experience. Specializes in hip hop, jazz, and tap while pursuing radiology studies. Focuses on developing young dancers' technical skills.
Kierra
Lead Competition Team Coach
Trained in eight dance styles with All-Star Dance championship experience. Choreographs for competition teams and teaches fitness classes. Emphasizes confidence building through dance instruction.
Brittany
Competition Team Instructor
University of the Arts graduate with BFA in Dance. Specializes in ballet and acro while holding NASM personal training certification. Focuses on injury prevention and technical development for dancers.
Mary
Competition Team Instructor
Lyrical specialist with multiple competition awards. Former Mercer County pre-professional program participant. Combines nursing expertise with dance instruction to promote safe training practices.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer hip hop, lyrical, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theatre classes for ages 3 through adulthood with multiple skill levels.
Do you provide trial classes?
Yes, we offer free trial classes for new students. Visit our website to schedule a trial session in any of our regular class offerings.
Are there competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, we have nationally recognized competition teams with multiple award-winning programs. Auditions are required for our Core and Pre-Professional paths.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain small class sizes, implement regular studio sanitization, and follow current health guidelines to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
How do you support beginner dancers?
Our Primas and LEAP programs provide structured introduction to dance with age-appropriate instruction focusing on foundational skills and creative expression.
Reviews (4)
Jordan Jones
Jun 26, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Mainstream is nothing short of amazing! Ive seen my daughters grow so much this past year and am thankful for our new dance family! Dancers are challenged to work hard while being uplifted with genuine encouragement. As a parent, its so great to see your child learn so much, build confidence, and have tons of fun through it all!
Mainstream is nothing short of amazing! Ive seen my daughters grow so much this past year and am thankful for our new dance family! Dancers are challenged to work hard while being uplifted with genuine encouragement. As a parent, its so great to see your child learn so much, build confidence, and have tons of fun through it all!
Rikki Werner
Jun 24, 2021
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Miss Julie and her teachers have created an environment where children can learn and grow their love of dance from professionals with extensive backgrounds. MDA is a true family. The students, parents and teachers are so welcoming. Transferring as a teen was a tough decision but it was without a doubt the best choice for my daughter and her future. We will forever be grateful for the experiences she been afforded all because of MDA
Paula Fugate
Jun 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
A very professional studio that feels like a second home for many. Great instructors, safe atmosphere, age appropriate music and costumes.
A very professional studio that feels like a second home for many. Great instructors, safe atmosphere, age appropriate music and costumes.
Jason Howe
Jun 16, 2021
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This was our first year at MDA. I can't say enough about the studio. The teachers are wonderful, professional and my daughter learned so much. The entire staff was so helpful and the studio put on a top notch recital! The studio truly gave my daughter a sense of some normalcy and fun in what was a crazy year! I am so happy to be a part of the MDA studio!
