Ms. Jessica chose Isla for a student shout-out because she is always so happy to come to dance each week, and her positive energy lights up the classroom.

Mountain City Center for the Arts (MCCA) proudly celebrates a standout showing at the Junior Theatre Festival (JTF), the world’s largest celebration of young people performing musical theatre.

On March 30th, MCCA held its 5th JumpStart Theatre Celebration! An all-day theatre celebration where all of the JumpStart schools come together to share in the magic of theatre. Students spent the morning in music, acting, and dance workshops.

Ms. Liz chose Caroline as the student shout-out because she works incredibly hard every week and isn’t afraid to challenge herself! Caroline takes feedback seriously and applies it right away in her voice lessons.

I chose Delia because she is a wonderful student to have in class! She shows up every week excited to continue learning, and always does it with kindness and a smile on her face.

You may be asking why we run two separate sessions instead of one longer semester each Fall and Spring. The main reason is…life is BUSY! Our MCCA students are fabulously well-rounded and have a wide variety of interests.

Ms. Erica chose Ethan for a Student Shout-Out because he is such a positive presence in the studio.

Miss Liz chose Madelyn because Madelyn has been a wonderful student in our Broadway Stars class

Our JumpStart Theatre school season is in full swing! Our schools have been rehearsing, attending boot camps, and gearing up for the final productions in the next few months. To say that we are excited to celebrate school theatre is an understatement!

Kylie Schall is our Student Spotlight this month, recognized for her outstanding leadership, strong work ethic, and unwavering dedication to her training.

Ms. Shelby chose Logan for this week’s student shout out, because of his bravery to always show up as himself. Even when he’s nervous or tired, Logan shows up, does his best, and is a kind friend to his classmates.

I chose Rosie because she works super hard and never gives up when things get difficult! She is such a bright light and I love having her in class! She makes me laugh and she’s always smiling, even if she had a rough day!

Welcome to the Studio! If you are new the MCCA family, this blog includes everything you need to know!

My main focus has been to make sure the choreography is engaging and will fit the JTF stage well. Preparing for JTF can be difficult as the “stage” is so different from a regular performance space.

What 2026 may look like for MCCA. At MCCA, we are always reflecting, growing, and evolving as an organization, and we are looking forward to the new year.

The holiday season at MCCA always moves fast. Between rehearsals, community performances, costume changes, and just-one-more-run-throughs, the weeks flew by in the best way possible.

This year has brought lots of excitement, and we are so grateful to everyone who made it possible. We have made so many special memories this session. Here are my top 10 favorite MCCA moments of Fall 2025.

Here’s a little peek behind the curtain at everything our dancers, teachers, and families have been pouring into this wonderful week.

Ms. Skylar chose to spotlight Faith because she is pure fun! She's an enthusiastic student who jumps into new experiences without hesitation. Faith's positivity is contagious, and her dedication to reaching her goals makes her a role model among her peers.

MCCA Showcases are meant to be enjoyed, memorable, and STRESS FREE for you and your student. Here are some helpful tips to keep your showcase running smoothly and stress free!