Mad Dance

Specialties

From Ballet to Hip Hop, Songwriting to Salsa, Musical Theatre to Rock Band, MAD Dance is the Miami based performing arts Academy specializing in singing, acting, dancing and musical theatre classes for people from all walks of life.

Offering after-​school and evening classes to weekend and morning classes, our team of experienced professionals from dance, theatre, film and television deliver expert, hands– on MAD instruction.

From beginner through advanced and master level classes, MAD Dance’s exciting mix of expert instruction, practical experience and live performances have been designed to enhance your artistic potential. Want to sing like a pro, perform in a Broadway show or immerse yourself in a Street Dance master class? With over 100 classes and courses to choose from, MAD Dance has the perfect course for you.

So why be normal? GO MAD!

History

Established in 2011.

Cherilyn Marrocco is the Artistic Director and owner/​founder of the Marrocco Academy of Dance/​MAD Dance. Cherilyn is a Miami/​New York-​based choreographer, director, instructor and performer. Cherilyn Marrocco founded MAD Dance to bring others all of the joy, experiences, and appreciation for the arts that dance has provided her. With over 25 years of dance training, 12 years of dance instructing, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Theater/​Drama Education, Cherilyn brings with her a diverse set of skills and talents, an understanding for children and their different learning styles, and a life-​long passion for the beauty, creativity and freedom of dance. She brings an enthusiasm and dedication to MAD Dance that is reflected in the quality of the instructors, programs and facilities. Her goal is to provide all students with an enjoyable dancing experience and sense of accomplishment.

Meet the Business Owner

Cherilyn M.

Business Owner

Cherilyn began her career in the Miami area. She received a BFA from New World School of the Arts/​University of Florida Music Theater Program. A native of Miami, Mrs. Marrocco trained at the age of 4 at the Ballet Academy of Miami under the direction of Tony Catanzaro and Lizette Piedra. She then received a full scholarship at Miami City Ballet and trained with renowned masters Edward Villella, Violette Verdy, Vladimir Issaev, and Nancy Raffa. Ms. Marrocco’s Theater credits include: Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel, Peggy Sawyer in 42^nd Street, Ilona Ritter in She Loves Me, The Witch in Into the Woods, Iris in No Dogs Allowed, White Christmas the Musical, Angela in Fools Paradise and as the unforgettable Little Sally in Urinetown the Musical at Actors Playhouse in which she was nominated for a Carbonell Award at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in 2007.

Aside from teaching dance, voice, and theater, Mrs. Marrocco has been choreographing for over 15 years.