Child and Teen Classes

In this class, students begin learning basic ballet etiquette, steps and vocabulary while encouraging creativity, flexibility, movement and self-expression. Special emphasis is on placement, alignment and increased motor skills. Note: Students must be age 5 on or before November 1, 2021. The attire for all classes, except where otherwise noted, is as follows: Girls: Black leotard, nude or pink tights, and nude or pink ballet slippers. No jewelry allowed. Hair must be neatly pulled back from the face into a bun. Boys: White t-shirt, black tights, and white or black ballet slippers. Please contact Emily Carey, Administrator, at 410-263-8289 for more information regarding the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Program. No class July 4.

In this class, children are introduced to the concepts of basic movement and music for ballet and tap. The class focuses on group interaction and the joy of movement and self-expression.Note: Students must be age 4 on or before April 1, 2022. The attire for all classes, except where otherwise noted, is as follows: Girls: Black leotard, nude or pink tights, and nude or pink ballet slippers and black tap shoes. No jewelry allowed. Hair must be neatly pulled back into a bun. Boys: White t-shirt, black tights, and white or black ballet slippers and black tap shoes.Please contact Emily Carey, School Administrator, at 410-263-8289 for more information regarding the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Program. No class on July 4.

In this class, the classical vocabulary and fundemenatal steps of ballet are introduced with emphasis on rhythmic movement, strength, coordination, flexibility, and alignment. Note: Students must be age 6 on or before April 1, 2022. The attire for all classes except where otherwise noted, is as follows: Girls: Black leotard, nude or pink tights, and nude or pink ballet slippers. No jewelry allowed. Hair must be neatly pulled back from the face into a bun. Boys: White t-shirt, black tights and white or black ballet slippers. Please contact Emily Carey, School Administrator, at 410-263-8289 for more information regarding the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Program. No class July 4.

This class is the basic, entry-level class for the beginning tap and jazz student with an emphasis on the musical theater performing style. Rudimentary skills are developed while learning proper terminology, rhythm and musicality with an added emphasis on strenght and flexibility. Students should be at least 8 years old on or before April 1, 2022. The attire for class is as follows: Girls: Black leotard, tights or socks, shorts (optional), black tap shoes and black jazz shoes; Boys: Shirt, pants or shorts, black tap shoes, and black jazz shoes. Hair should be pulled back off the face into a neat bun or short ponytail. Students must own tap shoes to enroll in this class. Please contact Emily Carey, School Administrator, at 410-263-8289 for more information regarding the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Program. No class July 4.