Why Study Dance?

Whether as a recreational hobby or an intensive training program, studying dance benefits children in a wide variety of ways...In this world of instant-everything, preparing for a performance engages the student in long-term memory and planning, skills often lacking in today's younger generations.  Dance engages students mind and body, promotes positive group interactions and cooperation with others, and provides focused, structured physical activity in a non-competitive atmosphere.  Dance improves posture, balance, flexibility, and coordination.  A positive experience in dance can promote a life-long interest in and support of the arts.  And, along with all of that, it can be lots of fun!

About Us

Offering a wide variety of classes for all ages and levels with reasonable tuition rates, the program makes dance accessible to all. 

We offer classes in:

• PreBallet - divided by age into 3's, 4's, and 5 & 6 years

• Classical Ballet - five levels by age and ability

• Pointe - for the serious ballet dancer

• Tap - five levels by ages and ability

• Jazz - five levels by age and ability

• Modern - five levels by age and ability

*Please note that combination classes (such as ballet and tap; or tap and jazz) are not offered, except for a combined PreBallet & Tap option for 5 & 6 year olds.  We believe the details and merits of each individual technique cannot be adequately addressed in the combination format.  Every effort is made however, to offer scheduling options that place frequently combined classes back-to-back for your convenience. 

            Classes run the length of the school year and conclude with an annual recital performance.  All enrolled students are welcome (but not required) to participate.  Students in pre-ballet and pre-tap classes present a matinee performance in mid-May.  Students in all levels of ballet, jazz, tap and modern together present an evening performance in mid-June.

Student Performance Group:

Upper level (Level V) students in are encouraged to join our Performance Group to further expand their dance knowledge and experience.  They will have the opportunity to participate in special presentations, events, and/or performances as a student dance company.  Previous activities have included presenting The Nutcracker Tea at the Academy Art Museum,  master classes at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, and performing in the Showcase Concert at the Maryland State Dance Festival.