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Mutual Arts Center
Mutual Arts is newly located in Hartwell, a neighborhood of Cincinnati (off I-75 exit 10).
Formerly known as MamLuft&Co. Dance, our organization is now able to establish more services to the community through dance and the arts.
Explore what we have to offer!
If you are looking for the site dedicated to the professional resident company and theatre performances, please click here.
Virtual Offerings
Made possible through private foundation funding, we have developed Get Up, Get Down! Learning Through Dance: online-based lessons and activities designed to develop third grade math and reading Ohio learning standards.
It’s 100% free!
Overview of On-Site Offerings
For more information on any of these, keep scrolling or click the applicable item.
We also offer off-site community programs, and we are always interested in collaborating!
If you do not see something below that you would be interested in, let us know.
Arts Classes
COMING SOON: Classes in different forms of arts for all ages. Tell us: what are you interested in?
Recreational Dance Classes
Open studio classes for any person, no matter their level. No auditions required. For adults and for kids.
Summer Camp
NEW offerings for pre-schoolers and pre-teens/teens. MORE INFO HERE.
Summer Intensives
Challenging immersive studies for advanced teens and adults.
Facility Rentals
Teach your own class here, have a baby shower, or practice in the studio alone.
Academy Training Program
More serious studies for young dancers. Placement is based on auditions. Two ensembles (youth companies) at the higher levels. Add-ons for weekly time dedicated to skills (such as leaps/jumps, turns, acro/inversions, stretching) available. AUDITIONS FOR THE 21-22 TERM ON AUGUST 7, 2021.
Pre-College Prep for Modern Dance
A wealth of preparation for Modern Dance studies at the university level. Mentoring, mock auditions, juries, solo development, college applications, résumé building, and more.
Solos and Private Lessons
Available for anyone! Certain Academy levels can perform solos at the recital.
Satellite Programs
We love to go out into the community and bring more dance and art throughout the 52 neighborhoods: in fact, that’s solely how we operated up until 2020!
If you’re interested in creating a satellite program at your institution, please contact us.
North Avondale Montessori and other CPS schools
Since the pandemic began, we have not been allowed to return to schools, yet, but please encourage your principal to resume or create programs with us starting fall of 2022!
Classes in Clifton with Walk-Over from Fairview Clifton German Language School and CANS
We hold classes inside the Every Nation Church (a Clifton Cultural Arts Center satellite) just across the street from FCGLS and CANS. We can pick-up your kids immediately after school for classes starting at 4:00pm. READ MORE HERE.
Arts Classes for All Ages
We’re currently deciding on what types of non-dance, arts classes to offer.
Dance for Adults
DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS are offered at various levels in varying techniques.
Auditions are NOT required, however Company Class is very advanced and is not appropriate for all dancers.
DANCE FOR KIDS: RECREATIONAL
Classes for all ages
Classes are grouped by grade going into 20-21 school year
No audition required: just sign up!
Abilities may be mixed within a class
Can take as few or as many classes as you’d like!
2 classes in a family: 10% off tuition, 3 classes: 15% off, 4 classes: 20% off
ACADEMY / ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
For kids and youth seeking a more disciplined and rigorous environment
More advanced classes with higher expectations
Levels II and III/IV will have ensembles (youth companies)
Each level has a required collection of classes
Supplemental options (turns, leaps/jumps, acro) are optional, but may be advised to improve weaknesses
Pre-College Preparatory
For dancers interested in majoring in dance or becoming a professional dancer
Specifically prepares youth for study in Modern Dance, along with supporting techniques to gain admissions
Meets 2 Saturdays a month with BFA and MFA graduates.
Program benefits/activities include:
Assistance with college application essay and other counseling (including recommendations and introductions to various universities).
Includes group work/feedback on college application solo. (Private lesson add-on optional.)
Audition skills and mock auditions with feedback from university faculty members.
Senior showcase (live and video) to present graduating seniors to university scholarship and admissions.
Join us!
Just a few minutes off of I-75, convenient to businesses and local shopping.
8222 Monon Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
What classes should you sign-up for?
These descriptions apply only to our regular-term classes that occur from fall through spring.
For summer programming, please see those individual pages.
Types of Classes
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Levels 20-21
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