Our Mission
Monona Academy of Dance is dedicated to creating an atmosphere which fosters self-esteem, discipline, and positive influences, all of which can be carried into many other aspects of the student’s life.
Monona Academy of Dance does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our dancers, members of our staff, clients, subcontractors and vendors.
Our History
Monona Academy of Dance was first opened as Jean’s School of Dance in New Glarus in the fall of 1948 under the direction of Jean Zwiefel. The studio changed its name to Monona Academy of Dance in 1973 when Jean and her daughter JoJean created a studio owner partnership. Ms. JoJean performed with Milwaukee Ballet, Melody Top Summer Stock and is a graduate of UW-Milwaukee in InterArts (Dance, Music, and Theater) with a focus on education.
In the 1990’s Jean and JoJean added a dancewear store, La Boutique. The boutique has its own space within the Madison location of Monona Academy of Dance. An independent business the store prides itself on great customer service provided by staff educated in proper shoe fittings from ballet flats, jazz shoes and pointe shoes. JoJean continues her mother’s promise of providing multiple experiences through dance. Priorities are providing class experiences in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and modern. The studio offers the competition experience through the MAD City Dancers and performance opportunities through Dance Wisconsin which rehearses out of the Madison location of Monona Academy of Dance.
The boys dressing room at the Madison location 2605 South Stoughton Road Madison.
Dancers at our Sun Prairie location within the Sun Prairie Ice Arena at 838 Grove Street Sun Prairie.
