Monona Academy of Dance

Monona Academy of Dance is a Dance Studio in Madison, WI, located at 2605 S Stoughton Rd. It serves students ages 3 and up in Madison and Sun Prairie, offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, and ballroom. The studio holds a rating of 4.10 based on customer reviews.

Monona Academy of Dance was founded in the fall of 1948 as Jean’s School of Dance in New Glarus under the direction of Jean Zwiefel. The name changed to Monona Academy of Dance in 1973 when Jean and her daughter JoJean formed a studio owner partnership. Ms. JoJean, who performed with the Milwaukee Ballet and Melody Top Summer Stock and graduated from UW-Milwaukee in InterArts with a focus on education, serves as Owner and Director. The studio’s mission centers on fostering self-esteem, discipline, and positive influences that students carry into other life aspects. The academy maintains an inclusive environment with a strict non-discrimination policy covering race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, and military status.

The Madison location also houses La Boutique, a dancewear store added in the 1990s. This independent business provides customer service and staff educated in proper shoe fittings, including pointe shoe fittings, which can be scheduled online. The studio operates two locations: the Madison studio at 2605 S. Stoughton Rd and a Sun Prairie location at 838 Grove St within the Cardinal Ice Rink. The Sun Prairie site employs instructive staff only. The Madison office is open Monday through Thursday from 1:00 to 6:00 pm during summer hours, with additional administrative availability from June 2 to August 22, 2025. The instructional team includes Ms. JoJean, along with a professional staff of instructors and an office manager.

The studio is known for its long history and positive customer ratings. Former students cite the training for developing sensitivity, creativity, integrity, and time management. The knowledgeable and professional staff supports dancers in growing their skills while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all members and clients.

Monona Academy of Dance combines nearly eight decades of dance education with a supportive, inclusive environment for students in Madison and the surrounding areas.

The studio sits on S Stoughton Road, just meters from the thoroughfare itself. It is located about a fifth of a mile from the Panther Effigy Mound and Dr. Virginia Henderson Elementary School.

BizScoreAI awards the business a Content Quality score of 100 out of 100. This excellent rating means the website clearly describes its pages and answers customer questions, allowing AI assistants to quote the content directly. The business also receives a Technical score of 87 out of 100. This strong rating shows the website is secure and indexable, enabling search engines to read it without errors.