Dear Dancer,
Welcome to the Dance Conservatory of Maryland (DCM)! We take pride in our training philosophy that encompasses a “whole-student” approach designed to:

• Promote the highest standards of classroom behavior.
• Assist students’ discovery of their strengths and challenges.
• Provide performance opportunities through Harford Ballet Company (HBC), a non-profit ballet company.
• Create a nurturing and professional atmosphere where our people provide leadership, mentorship and friendships.
  
  

It is our unique blend of people, programs and passion that allow dreams to become reality. Our desire is to help you reach your goals and awaken the great talents that may be hiding within!

Come and check our brand new third studio and newly renovated office space! We are now pleased to offer FREE WiFi for our families and dancers to have access to the internet while waiting for classes.

We are now accepting registration for our Summer session beginning in late June offering themed mini camps for ages 3-5 (Disney Princess, Little Einstein and Ballerina Barbie) and ages 6-10 (Magic Disney Days and Hannah Montana) as well as weekly classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop for ages 6- adult. Please check out our Programs page for more information or contact our office to receive a brochure and registration packet.

We will begin mailing the Fall schedule and registration information in late June. Please contact our office to be placed on our mailing list!

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DCM History

DCM was founded in 1996 under the name Harford Ballet Conservatory and was a program of ballet solely dedicated to the professional and pre- professional student. Since this time, DCM has grown to a program that embraces other dance disciplines and offers levels suited to various interests. DCM has relocated from a 500 square foot to a 5,500 square foot facility with three studios to accommodate its amazing growth. A DCM dancer can perform professionally, earn scholarships to major professional schools, colleges and universities, and enrich the artistic and cultural life of the community. Already dancers from our training have been accepted at the following reputable institutions for their dance talent:

• Ballet Theater of Maryland
• Baltimore School for the Arts
• Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
• Dayton Ballet II
• Edward Stewart Memorial Scholarship recipient
• Harid Conservatory
• Houston Ballet
• Julliard School
• Goucher College
• Mercyhurst College
• Miami City Ballet
• The Rock School
• First State Ballet Theater
• Ballet Austin
• Nutmeg Conservatory
• Top 12 Regional Youth America Grand Prix
• Kennedy Center Ballet Series
  

Main Studio


Main Studio