Mad Dance House (MDH), a Queensland dance institution celebrates its 10th birthday and celebrates the significant contribution the company has made to the arts.

From humble beginnings of running classes from church halls in the suburbs, to operating a fully renovated two-level dance space with four studios in the heart of the city, MDH has come a long way. MDH principal Meg Cooper said she was honoured to have played a part in putting Queensland on both the national and international dance stage. “It is extremely satisfying to reflect on Mad Dance’s journey in a relatively short space of time,” Meg said.

“In addition to giving southeast Queenslanders the opportunity to learn from some of the best dancers this state has to offer, MDH dancers have represented Australia, by performing overseas and showing the rest of the world the quality of dancers we can produce.”

She added, “We’ve created a space at MDH where individuals — from the beginner to professional — have the chance to engage in a variety of dance styles, as well as learn from leading overseas dancers and choreographers.”

To celebrate this impressive milestone, MDH is offering a day of free classes so anyone and everyone can come and see what it is all about. Classes include jazz, ballet, hip hop and tramp cardio and as Meg points out, “You can ‘taste test’ different genres and see what appeals. There is no obligation, no commitment. The only requirement is a positive attitude and a willingness to have fun.”

MDH is offering free classes on Sunday February 10 and is located at Level 1-2, 43 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City. For class times and more information, check out maddance.com.au