Maria Verdeja School of the Arts (MVSA Studios)
Key Biscayne Community Center, 8871 SW 132nd St, Miami, FL 33176
About
Maria Verdeja School of the Arts (MVSA Studios) offers Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Voice, Musical Theatre, Tap, Pointe, Hip Hop, Pre-K Ballet, Team MVSA, and Private Lessons. Ballet meets twice per week, except Saturday classes. Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Voice, Musical Theatre, Tap, and Pointe meet once a week.
Programs
- Ballet — 3-18 · Meet twice per week, except Saturday classes
- Jazz — 3-18 · Meet once a week
- Acro — 3-18 · Meet once a week
- Contemporary — 3-18 · Meet once a week
- Voice — 3-18 · Meet once a week
- Musical Theatre — 3-18 · Meet once a week
- Tap — 3-18 · Meet once a week
- Pointe — 3-18 · Meet once a week
- Hip Hop — 3-18
- Pre-K Ballet — Pre-K
- Team MVSA — Age, levels, style and studio location · Team Training July 27-August 7; 3-8 hours of in class training per week; 2-6 hours of rehearsals per week
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- General schedule: Full year program runs through the school year. Culminates in a grand performance in May or an annual end-of-year performance on a professional stage.
- Facility hours: Weekdays 3:30pm - 7:30pm
About the provider
Maria Verdeja School of the Arts (MVSA Studios) started in 1987 by Maria Verdeja and is carried on by her daughter Suki Lopez. The school states a mission to build confidence and strive for excellence through positivity and joy. Maria Verdeja was a founding Company member of Miami City Ballet, and Team MVSA competitive teams have brought home National Titles, First Place Wins, Top Scores, and Special Awards.
- Private Lessons — Available to all students; available based on instructor and studio availability; supplemental training tool
Hair must always be neatly slicked back in a bun for all classes. No jewelry is to be worn during any classes or performances. MVSA follows Parochial and Miami-Dade County Public Schools holidays and Miami-Dade County Public Schools closures due to weather.
What families say
“Thank you for giving [ our daughter ] 15 years of artistic freedom to become the dancer and young women she is today.” — Mother of the Grad 2026
“My heart is full. 16 beautiful years at MVSA. This will forever be [ her ] second home.... [ my daughter ] has been loved, supported, empowered and encouraged to grow.” — Mother of the Grad 2026
“Your kids will love this school and the teachers too!” — Maria E. - May 20, 2024
Last updated September 3, 2026.
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