About
Melba's Dance School offers Preschool Dance, Toddler Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet Folklorico, Competitive Dance, Adult Dance, and Bollywood. Toddler Dance is divided into Mommy & Me for ages 20 months to 2 years 4 months and Dancin’ Tots for ages 2 1/2 years to 3 years. Ballet includes 11 levels, Jazz includes 11 sections, and Hip Hop is offered from preschool to advanced levels, including boys only hip hop courses.
Programs
- Preschool Dance
- Toddler Dance — 20 months to 3 years · Divided into Mommy & Me and Dancin’ Tots. Mommy & Me is for ages 20 months to 2 years 4 months. Dancin’ Tots is for ages 2 1/2 years to 3 years.
- Ballet — 11 levels ranging from early developmental levels to older beginner to advanced pointe levels. Advanced groups perform classical ballets every spring.
- Jazz — Taught in traditional jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theatre styles. 11 sections from older beginner to advanced students.
- Tap — Taught in rhythm tap, improvisation, and musical theatre tap.
- Hip Hop — Based on street and commercial style dancing. Offered from preschool to advanced levels. Boys only hip hop courses are offered as well.
- Ballet Folklorico — Traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture with ballet characteristics. Offered from preschool to advanced levels.
- Competitive Dance — Competitive dancers compete in jazz styles, contemporary, hip hop, and tap.
- Adult Dance — adults · Offers Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Flamenco, and Belly Dance classes.
- Bollywood — The popularization and modernization of traditional Indian dancing. Courses offered for toddlers and preschoolers.
- McAllen Dance Theatre Performing Company — Has been performing for 50 years. Every February, company members put on a variety show including excerpts from classical ballets, jazz, tap, and other styles.
At a glance
- Ages: 2–18 years old
- Facility hours: Monday - Thursday 3 - 7; Friday closed; Saturday 10 - 3; Sunday closed
About the provider
Melba's Dance School has been training dancers and producing leaders since 1958. McAllen Dance Theatre has been performing for 50 years and puts on a variety show every February with excerpts from classical ballets, jazz, tap, and other styles.
Last updated November 2, 2026.
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