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Dance Conservatory of Maryland
  • HOME
  • DISCOVER
    • ABOUT US
    • CALENDAR
    • FACULTY
    • LOCATION
    • BIRTHDAY PARTIES
    • RENTALS
    • CONTACT US
  • CLASS PROGRAMS
    • EARLY DANCE (AGES 1.5-5)
    • ELEMENTARY (AGES 6-13)
    • PRE-PROFESSIONAL(AGE 11+)
    • ELECTIVES
    • SUMMER
    • HONORS SOCIETY FOR DANCE
  • REGISTRATION & TUITION
  • PERFORMANCES
    • JUNE CONCERT
    • CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE
    • BALLET COMPETITIONS
    • STUDIO COMPANY

Pre-Professional Ballet Program (Ages 11-18)

The Pre-Professional Program continues to build upon the student’s technique and physical strength. It focuses on advancing and perfecting technique, developing artistry, and preparing students for a future in dance, either collegiate or professional. Pointe work is introduced and developed in Levels 4-7 as well.  

Ballet 4

Ballet 4

Ballet 4

Requirements:

3 Ballet classes

2 Pointe/PrePointe class

1 Elective class


Mon 4:30-6:00 pm

Wed 4:30-6:00 pm

Thurs 4:30-6:00 pm

Fri 4:30-6:00 pm

Sat 9:00-10:30 am


Placement Evaluation Required

Ballet 5

Ballet 4

Ballet 4

Requirements:

3 Ballet classes

2 Pointe classes

1  Elective class


Mon 4:30-6:00 pm

Wed 4:30-6:00 pm

Thurs 4:30-6:00 pm

Fri 4:30-6:00 pm

Sat 9:00-10:30 am


Placement Evaluation Required

Ballet 6

Ballet 4

Ballet 6

Requirements:

4 Ballet classes

2 Pointe classes

1  Elective class


Mon 4:30-6:00 pm

Wed 4:30-6:00 pm

Thurs 6:00-7:30 pm

Fri 4:30-6:00 pm

Sat 9:00-10:30 am


Placement Evaluation Required

Ballet 7

Conditioning Classes

Pointe Classes

Requirements:

4 Ballet classes

2 Pointe classes

1  Elective class


Mon 4:30-6:00 pm

Wed 4:30-6:00 pm

Thurs 4:30-6:00 pm

Fri 4:30-6:00 pm

Sat 9:00-10:30 am


Placement Evaluation Required



Pointe Classes

Conditioning Classes

Pointe Classes

Requirements:

Each ballet level requires a different number of pointe classes. A ballet class is needed before a pointe class so dancers can adequately warm up and prevent injury.


Pre Pointe (Levels 3 & 4): 

     Thurs 6:30-7:15 p

Beginner:  

     Thurs 7:15-8:00 pm 

     Fri 6:30-7:15 pm

Elementary:

     Fri 7:15-8:00 pm

     Sat 11:00-11:45 am

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Requirements:

Each ballet level requires a different number of pointe classes. A ballet class is needed before a pointe class so dancers can adequately warm up and prevent injury.


Pre Pointe (Levels 3 & 4): 

     Thurs 6:30-7:15 p

Beginner:  

     Thurs 7:15-8:00 pm 

     Fri 6:30-7:15 pm

Elementary:

     Fri 7:15-8:00 pm

     Sat 11:00-11:45 am

Intermediate:

     Wed 7:30-8:15 pm

     Sat 10:20-11:15 am

Advanced:

     Thurs 7:30-8:30 pm

     Fri 6:00-7:00 pm

     Sat 11:45 am-12:30 pm

Variations (Levels 4-7):

     Fri 7:00-8:00 pm

Conditioning Classes

Conditioning Classes

Conditioning Classes

These classes help students to feel what muscles initiate the correct alignment in ballet training. 


Enrollment in a conditioning class is strongly recommended for all dancers in the Pre-Professional Program.


Intermediate Pilates (Levels 3 & 4):

     Mon 6:00-6:45 pm

Advanced Pilates (Levels 5-7):

     Tues 5:30-6:15 pm

Flexibility & Strength (Levels 3-7):

     Tues 7:15-8:00 pm

     Fri 8:00-8:45 pm

Fall (9/16 - 11/23), Winter (1/2-3/12), Spring (3/17-5/31)
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Placement Evaluations

Students 11 years and older with previous dance experience (taking at least three ballet classes per week) must first request a placement evaluation. Turn-out, flexibility, alignment, leg line, foot line, and coordination will be evaluated. Please fill out the form below to request your dancer's evaluation. Placement and advancement are based on ability, not age.

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Dance Conservatory of Maryland

3473 Merchants Blvd, Abingdon, Maryland 21009, United States

4103028867

Dance studio in Harford County, Maryland serving students from 18 months to adults. Offering dance classes in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and tap. Providing the finest quality dance education. Serving families in Abingdon, Bel Air, Fallston, Forest Hill, Aberdeen, Kingsville, Towson and Baltimore,

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