The ML Dance Academy is a family owned Dance Studio that offers dance lessons in Ballet Dancing,Irish Dancing,Hip Hop and Adult fitness

We’re thrilled to offer three exciting summer dance camps packed with fun, creativity, and high-energy movement — plus a ballet intensive designed for two separate age groups to help dancers strengthen their technique and take their training to the next level. Whether you're looking to explore new styles or sharpen your skills, there's something for everyone this summer at the studio!
Princess & Prince Ballet Camp | June 2–4 | Ages 3–5
A magical intro to ballet, twirls, and royal fun!

Intro to Dance Camp | June 9–12 | Ages 6–9
Jazz, hip hop, ballet, tumbling & more—perfect for beginners!

Intro to Irish Dance Camp | June 16–18 | Ages 6–9
Taught by former Riverdance principal dancer Joe Moriarty!

Ballet Workshop Dates: August 4–7
Ages 12+: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ages 7–11: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Summer Ballet Intensive with Miss Yulia
Join us for a special four-day workshop led by the incredibly talented and classically trained Miss Yulia, known for her refined technique and inspiring instruction.
Each day includes three hours of focused training designed to elevate your dance technique and artistry. Dancers will strengthen their foundational ballet skills through detailed barre work and pointe technique, explore the beauty of classical repertoire with variations from Giselle and Kitri (Don Quixote), and develop their expressiveness in lyrical and contemporary choreography.
Perfect for intermediate to advanced dancers looking to refine their craft, grow in confidence, and immerse themselves in the world of classical and contemporary dance.

Calling all little princes and princesses! Join us for a magical adventure at our Princess & Prince Ballet Camp, designed especially for ages 3–5. From June 2–4, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, your little dancer will twirl, leap, and sparkle while learning the basics of ballet in a fun, storybook-inspired setting. Each day is filled with music, movement, and royal fun—crowns and costumes welcome!

Get ready to move, groove, and dance your heart out! Our Intro to Dance Camp is perfect for ages 6–9 and features an exciting mix of tap, hip-hop, ballet, Irish step, and tumbling. Join us June 9–12 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for four days of non-stop fun, rhythm, and creativity. No experience needed—just bring your energy and get ready to dance, tumble, and shine!

Jump into the Rhythm of Ireland!
Join us for an exciting three-day Irish Dance Camp taught by none other than former Riverdance Principal Dancer, Joe Moriarty! Whether you're new to Irish dance or already have a jig or two in your step, this camp is packed with high-energy fun, drills, and rhythm-filled movement straight from the professional stage.
Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Irish step dancing, work on technique, timing, and performance skills, and most importantly—have a blast! Expect traditional music, toe-tapping combos, and even a few insider stories from Joe’s days on tour with Riverdance!
Dates: June 16–18
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages: Open to all dancers eager to leap into Irish dance!
Don’t miss this chance to train with a pro and dance like a star--space is limited, so grab your spot today!

Amazing finish to our competition season!! Congratulations to all of our dancers, teachers and parents!! We competed at Fly Dance Competition Nationals in Sandusky. We had many overall winners, special awards and placings!!

FLY NATIONALS 2024

Rated by Kev's Best as one of the
TOP 5 Dance Studios In Columbus!!
https://kevsbest.com/dance-schools-in-columbus/

Congrats Joseph!!!
4th place at the 2024 Great Britain Irish Dance Championships!!!
1.5 points out of 3rd place!!!

WELCOME TO OUR STUDIO

The ML Dance Academy is a family owned and operated Dance Studio that offers dance lessons in Classical Ballet, Irish Step Dancing, Hip Hop and all other styles of dance. The ML Dance Academy is founded by Joseph Moriarty and Yulia Lukyanova Moriarty, and offers dance classes in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Our dance studio welcomes dancers of all ages and levels from the Columbus, Ohio area. Your instructors, Riverdance Principal Dancer, Joseph Moriarty, and his wife, Classically trained Russian Ballerina, Yulia Lukyanova Moriarty, have a combined over 25 years of professional stage experience.