MDANCE CREATIVE
FROM THE CREATIVE MIND OF MELANIE DAY
Welcome to MDance Creative, where I invite you to join me in a vibrant celebration of music through the art of dance. My journey into the world of dance began at an early age, my training took me across continents and those experiences broadened my horizons as a dancer, dance educator and artist through exposing me to diverse cultures and dance styles and ignited a passion within me that lasted throughout my career of more than 25 years.
Today, I am overjoyed to introduce MDance Creative, a jazz collective offering a range of performance and training experiences for aspiring dancers and seasoned professionals alike, all encapsulating the spirit of "a celebration of music."
Music serves as my muse, inspiring me to dance with its rhythmic heartbeat, allowing my body to become a vessel for expressing its profound emotions. To me, harmony represents the exquisite unity of individual voices, forging an enchanting connection between music and movement.
With a blend of my rich heritage, upbringing, and extensive travels, my movement language embraces the 21st-century Jazz Dance Art form, infused with diverse international influences. Born in Namibia, Africa, I feel the pulse of my roots coursing through my veins, and I am resolute in my mission to propel Jazz Dance back into the limelight, reclaiming its rightful place in contemporary theatres and captivating audiences with its unparalleled beauty.
Beyond mere entertainment, my vision extends to reigniting the sheer joy of Jazz Dance within theatres, establishing a professional platform that has been conspicuously absent in Germany. While classical, modern, and physical theater experiences abound, Jazz Dance deserves its distinct spotlight. I aspire to fill this void by establishing the first-ever professional Jazz Dance Company in Germany, where the brilliance of this art form can shine brightly.
Join me on this extraordinary journey as we immerse ourselves in the resplendent world of MDance Creative, where music and dance intertwine, and the magic of Jazz Dance reigns supreme.
MELANIE DAY
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
The love for Jazz Dance blossomed rapidly and deeply, shaping her style and technique through guidance and inspiration from esteemed Jazz Dance artists and luminaries such as Lynn Simonson, Katiti King, Dollie Henry, Jacki Mitchell, and Jason Pennycooke, including mentorship from the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatere, among many others, during extensive international training across the continents.
Her experiences as a dancer and dance captain on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines broadened her horizons, exposing her to diverse cultures and dance styles, traveling the world. Throughout her career, Melanie has showcased her choreographic talents in productions like "BEATLES-THE MUSICAL" and "FLASHDANCE," while also contributing to regional theatre shows and community projects across Europe . Numerous Musicals like Aida, Chicago, Grimm, Fame, Mary Poppins, Oliver, West Side Story, Anatevka, Grease, We will rock you, Mamma Mia are amongst the long list Her expertise has led her to judge esteemed dance competitions and grace screens both big and small, including notable appearances on SKY TV's "BABYLON BERLIN."
Being an alumni member of ‘BOP – Body of People,’ the Jazz Arts Theatre Company run by Dollie Henry MBE and Paul Jenkins in London, formed a close bond between Mrs Henry MBE and herself that went from Mentorship to friendship and remains strong to this day. As a performing artist Melanie was also seen in SPAMALOT at ETA Hofmann Theater/Bamberg and has performed in various musical theatre productions run by Landesbühne Oberfranken.
Since returning to Germany in 2014, Melanie has made Bamberg her home, where she continues to inspire as a dancer, choreographer, and educator for Jazz Dance and Musical Theatre. Through MDance Creative, she shares her passion for jazz dance and musical theatre, conducting classes and workshops across Germany and Europe.
Her heart finds its true home on and around the stage, as she first stepped onto it at the tender age of 5, a love affair that has endured through the years.
In 2017 she realised an ambition that has been with her for many years by becoming the Artistic Director and Choreographer of her own Jazz Dance Company, MDance Company, which now falls under the performance collective, MDance Creative.
The first Show spectacle, TAN-GO NIGHTS, premiered in Bamberg in 2019 and subsequent productions included TANZ UNLOCKED! (2020), Gotta Dance (2021), Jazzy Jingle Bells (2021/2022) and most recently accomplished its most ambitious Production to date - Die 4 Elemente at the Congress & Konzerthalle Bamberg in 2023
MDANCE CLASSES
WEEKLY AND ONE OFF CLASSES TO STRENGTHEN AND DEVLOP JAZZ TECHNIQUE
Welcome to MDance Classes – your destination for a diverse range of dance experiences! We cater to both aspiring young dancers and seasoned professionals, offering a variety of regular and special one-off technique classes across a spectrum of styles including Jazz, Ballet, Musical Theatre, and beyond.
Introducing a highlight in our offerings: THE JAZZ SERIES. Tailored for ages 10 to 16+, this series delves into three unique Jazz technique styles. Join us every Thursday for an enriching dance journey like no other.
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MDANCE COURSES
INNOVATIVE WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES TO DEVELOP TECHNIQUE AND IGNITE A PASSION FOR DANCE
Welcome to MDance Courses – your chance to broaden your knowledge through one-off indepth training experinces by esteemed Guest artists. We are inviting international Jazz Dance educators to Bamberg twice a year under the name of JAZZDAYZ Bamberg and with that we hope to fuel your passion, fill your hearts and connect with other dancers from around the country. Whether an established professional or an aspiring young dancer, this is something for everyone. Dance is an expression of Life - lets dance and live and enjoy together!
MDANCE COMPANY
ORIGINAL SHOWS AND UNIQUE PERFORMANCES FROM OUR PROFESSIONAL JAZZ COMPANY
Welcome to MDance Company - the epiphany of every dancer is to become an integral part of a Dance Company. Since 2019 we pride ourselves by producing Enchanting, Engaging, and Dynamic performances throughout the country.
Young and aspiring dancers are welcome to audition for the Junior Company to bring them a step closer to the professional world of Dance.
