Celebrating 60 years!
Congradulations Jean Zweifel Retrum Adams!
Teaching from 1948 to 2008
Jean with one of her 1st students Dave Zweifel and his grandaughter Emma
"Without a doubt, the #1 place in Wisconsin to learn the art of dance." Ethan Stiefel, Star of the movie "Center Stage"
The Monona Academy of Dance offers its students unmatched excellence in dance education at all ability, interest, and age levels. Classes offered include Pre Ballet (3 years and up), Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, as well as the competition group "MAD City Dancers." Established under the guidance of Jo Jean Retrum and Jean Adams, the school expands its student's cultural education, and emotional, artistic and physical development through the art of dance. In order to better serve the community, Monona Academy has four locations in and around the Madison area. Locations include our main office in Monona, and our branch studio in Sun Prairie. At our Monona location, you will find La Boutique, where you can purchase any dancewear items you may need (including shoes, leotards, tights, accessories, etc.). Our store is run by an intelligent staff of dancers who are well rehearsed in the needs of a dancer. Many new items in weekly. Also skating apparell and gymnastic leotards.
Our teachers come from premier dance schools, companies, and colleges. We feel that there is more to be taught in a dance class than just steps. Our teachers are highly educated in many technique styles of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap, as well as injury prevention, correct body and foot alignment, dance history, and choreography. It is a truly holistic approach to dance.
A vital part of a dancer’s education is the performance. Monona Academy of Dance provides its students with a unique opportunity to participate in professionally staged productions that can include an orchestra and internationally acclaimed guest artists. There is also a recital at the end of each school year for the students to show their continued progress.
For those students who are considering a professional career in dance, this is an unparalleled opportunity. The following is a list of our proud alumni:
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Ethan Stiefel - Principal with both American Ballet Theatre (New York) and the Royal Ballet (London), lead role in the hit dance movie "Center Stage"
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Karisa Stich - Soloist with Milwaukee Ballet
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Erin Stiefel - Dancer with Zurich Opera Ballet
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Danielle Dickert - Lead Performer, Disney World
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Danielle Peronto - Lead Performer Disney World
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Jorene Leonard - Dancer with Liz Imperio’s Instinct Live Company in Los Angeles, Gap commercial, now working in Las Vegas
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Elizabeth Mischler - Dancer with contemporary dance company, Statd Theater am Gartnerplatz in Munich Germany, London Opera Ballet
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Amy Krawcek -Dance captain and assisstant choreographer of Rockettes in NYC, Broadway show "Sweet Charity"
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Nick Mullikin - Company manager, Ballet West
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Heather Anderson - Company member, Georgia Ballet
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Becca Sweitzer - Dancer in Los Angeles “Tapsounds Underground” in the movie "Hairspray"
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Amber Jackson - Dancer with Louisville Ballet , UW Dance Team
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Nicole Torgerud - Dancer with Charleston Ballet Theatre
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Leigh Zimmerman - Broadway dancer in Will Rogers Follies, Chicago
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Angela Bell - Member of River North Dance Co. in Chicago
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Ashley Wednt- North Carolina Dance theater
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Ashley Dahm- Joel Hall Dancers
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Celia Pieruqet-Flores- Milwaukee Ballet II
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Jonathan Person- Louisville Ballet
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Jim Peronto Texas Ballet Theater, Charleston Ballet Theatre
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Justin Bohan-Milwaukee Ballet
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Please Call (608)221-4535
For Hours of Operation and Class Schedules
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Monona Academy of Dance has two convenient locations to serve you:
Monona: 6332 Monona Dr., 608-221-4535
Sun Prairie: 920 Windsor St., 608 -837-0499
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