 
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 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.
And, along with all of that, it can be lots of fun and promote a
life-long interest in the arts.
History & General Studio
Info
Since its inception in 1996,
the program has grown from a single teacher with a couple dozen
students to a staff of four to six teaching 200 students.
Students enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere combined with a
dedication to good quality technical instruction. With studio
space within the recently expanded, and beautifully maintained
Academy Art Museum,
students are offered not only the appreciation of dance, but
numerous other fine and performing art opportunities as well.
Students from our program have
been accepted as dance majors at Goucher College, Towson
University, and UMBC, have auditioned and been offered placement in Ballet
Theatre of Maryland's Summer Intensive program, have performed
in various performances of "The Nutcracker", and have performed
in the Showcase Concert at the Maryland State Dance
Festival.
Class Information:
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:
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PreBallet - divided by age into 3's,
4's, and 5 & 6 years
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Classical Ballet - six levels by age
and ability
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Pointe - for the serious ballet dancer
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Tap - four levels by ages and ability
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Jazz - four levels by age and ability
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Modern - four 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:
Intermediate and Advanced level students may be invited to participate in special
presentations, events, and/or performances as part of our
student performance group. 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.
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