Machita Dance Company
Multi-style dance studio with competition company, two locations in Port
Machita Dance Company operates two locations—MDC West in Port Allen and MDC East in Baton Rouge—built on a mission to nurture life skills through dance.
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Before your first class
Summer intensives: ages 6–8 from $245, ages 9–11 and 12+ from $325 per event (non-refundable $50 registration fee due at booking, remainder due 5/1/26).
About this studio
Machita Dance Company operates two locations—MDC West in Port Allen and MDC East in Baton Rouge—built on a mission to nurture life skills through dance. The studio was founded in Port Allen as "a dream and a dance family" and has since expanded while maintaining the same positive environment and sense of community at both sites.
The studio teaches a full range of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and acro. Summer programming showcases this breadth: the Back to the Barre intensive (July 20–22) focuses on ballet technique, variations, pre-pointe, pointe, flexibility and control; the Excel Dance Intensive (July 23–25) covers jazz technique, leaps and turns, stretch and strength, contemporary, lyrical, conditioning, tap, hip hop, ballet and acro. Both intensives are open to ages 6 and up.
Machita Dance Company runs a competitive dance company called EXCEL, which has "a reputation for exceptional, well-trained, technical performers." All company dancers audition annually and sign contracts committing to the full season. The company is structured by age: Minis (ages 4–5), Preps (ages 6–7), Juniors (ages 8–10), Intermediate (ages 11–12), Teens (ages 13–15), and Seniors (ages 16–19).
The teaching faculty includes Director Jade McCune, Co-Director Alyse Carriere, teachers Jade McCune, Alyse Carriere, Zata Lanclos, Elise Theriot, and Anna Claire Scott, plus consultant Jordan Rish. CEO Lynn Prejean leads the organization. The studio's mission emphasizes developing self-confidence, self-discipline, spirituality, and an appreciation for the arts—values the studio believes transfer beyond dance to other life experiences.
MDC West is located at 2203 American Way in Port Allen and operates Monday to Thursday, 3pm–9pm. The studio offers both regular classes and summer intensives, with registration available for all programs.
What to expect
Your first visit
Classes run weekday afternoons and evenings at MDC West (Mon–Thu, 3pm–9pm). You'll find a range of styles from ballet to hip hop, taught by experienced instructors. The studio welcomes dancers of all ages and levels, from young beginners through competitive team members.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Director Jade McCune and Co-Director Alyse Carriere lead the faculty alongside teachers Zata Lanclos, Elise Theriot, and Anna Claire Scott. Consultant Jordan Rish also works with the company. CEO Lynn Prejean oversees the organization.
Studio history
Machita Dance Company started in Port Allen as "a dream and a dance family." MDC West remains the original location; the studio later opened MDC East in Baton Rouge to expand its mission while preserving the community and positive environment that defined its roots.
Styles offered
7 dance styles taught here
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Class schedule
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Frequently asked about Machita Dance Company
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What dance styles does Machita Dance Company teach?
Machita Dance Company teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical Jazz, Contemporary and 1 more.
Where is Machita Dance Company located?
Machita Dance Company is located in Port Allen, LA. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Machita Dance Company offer private lessons?
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Does Machita Dance Company teach kids and adults?
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