Our Elementary Ballet Program provides students with progressive levels of ballet training that focus on developing basic technique, strength, musicality, and correct terminology. The curriculum is specifically designed for children ages 6-12 and includes Levels 1-3.

Requirements:
1 Ballet class
2nd Ballet class highly recommended
1 Elective class highly recommended

Requirements:
2 Ballet class
1 Elective class highly recommended

Requirements:
2 Ballet classes
Pre Pointe
1 Elective class

Students selected for this program show exemplary behavior, focus, and aptitude in their ballet classes. This program will prepare young dancers to participate in the pre-professional ballet program.

Our Pre-Pointe class is designed to prepare aspiring dancers for the next step in their ballet journey—dancing en pointe. This class focuses on building the strength, flexibility, and proper technique needed for safe and effective pointe work. Dancers will work on improving their foot and ankle strength, alignment, and balance, all while
Our Pre-Pointe class is designed to prepare aspiring dancers for the next step in their ballet journey—dancing en pointe. This class focuses on building the strength, flexibility, and proper technique needed for safe and effective pointe work. Dancers will work on improving their foot and ankle strength, alignment, and balance, all while developing the essential core stability and coordination required for pointe shoes.
A pointe shoe assessment is done in January for eligible dancers (age 11+) that they must pass to receive pointe shoes in the spring.

Performance classes allow students to prepare a piece of choreography for the June Concert without taking time away from their technique classes.
Performance classes are held during the winter and spring sessions for students in all ballet classes.
These classes last 3o minutes and directly follow each technique class.
3473 Merchants Blvd, Abingdon, Maryland 21009, United States
We are thrilled to share an exciting development that marks a new chapter for our dance community. The Dance Conservatory of Maryland and Ballet Chesapeake (BC) are merging into one unified organization under the Ballet Chesapeake name.
This merger reflects our continued commitment to excellence in dance education and performance. By combining our resources, talents, and shared vision, we are creating a stronger, more vibrant organization that will better serve our dancers, families, and the greater community.
What does this mean for you?
Same location, same staff, same quality training: Your dancers will continue learning and growing in the supportive, professional environment you know and trust.
Stronger performance opportunities: Ballet Chesapeake’s nonprofit structure will expand access to high-caliber productions, outreach, and scholarship programs.
Unified identity: While DCM has been the home of our training programs and Ballet Chesapeake has represented our pre-professional company, moving forward, all programs will operate under the Ballet Chesapeake name to reflect our unified mission and vision.
We believe this transition honors the legacy of both organizations while positioning us for even greater impact in the years ahead. We’re deeply grateful for your continued support and enthusiasm — our families are at the heart of everything we do.
We’ll be sharing more details and hosting an information session soon to answer any questions and celebrate this exciting change together.
With gratitude and excitement,
Kait
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