CHILDREN'S DIVISION
Where the joy of dance begins.
The Children’s Division introduces young dancers to ballet in a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. Through creative movement, early ballet, and introductory styles, students develop coordination, musicality, body awareness, and classroom confidence while discovering the joy of dance. Classes are designed to prepare students for continued dance education as they grow.
Creative Movement
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Ages 3-4
A joyful introduction to dance that develops coordination, musicality, balance, and body awareness through creative movement, imaginative activities, and age-appropriate ballet foundations.
GAITHERSBURG
Tuesday, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Thursday, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Friday, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
CLARKSBURG
Thursday, 5:45 - 6:30 PM
Early Ballet 1
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Ages 4-5
Introduces young dancers to the structure and fundamentals of a ballet class while developing coordination, musicality, strength, and classroom skills in a supportive environment.
GAITHERSBURG
Friday, 11:45 - 12:30 PM
Friday, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Sunday, 9:30 - 10:15 AM
CLARKSBURG
Monday, 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Thursday, 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Saturday, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Early Ballet 2
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Ages 5-6
Builds upon early ballet foundations with increased focus on ballet vocabulary, technique, musicality, and coordination as dancers gain confidence and independence in the classroom.
GAITHERSBURG
Friday, 5:15 - 6:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
CLARKSBURG
Monday, 6:15 - 7:00 PM
Thursday, 6:45 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, 9:30 - 10:15 AM
More Styles
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Ages 4-6
Mini Jazz/Tap
Introduces the fundamentals of jazz and tap through energetic movement, rhythm, and musicality.
GAITHERSBURG
Sunday, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
CLARKSBURG
Monday, 5:30 - 6:15 PM
Mini Hip Hop
A fun, high-energy introduction to hip hop that develops rhythm, coordination, musicality, and confidence.
CLARKSBURG
Tuesday, 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Program Details
Children's Division
The Children’s Division introduces young dancers to ballet through Creative Movement and Early Ballet, with additional opportunities to explore Mini Hip Hop, Jazz & Tap. Classes build movement skills, coordination, musicality, and confidence in a fun and supportive environment.
Children's Division students will participate in the end-of-year Spring Performance in a traditional theater. There will be an observation week each semester for parents/families to observe classes.
Students are placed based on their age as of September 1, 2026. Returning and new students may register online via Parent Portal. If you have any questions, please call (301) 762-1757 to register.
