(Foundations - Ballet Level 3)
LOWER DIVISION
Gaithersburg
September 8th, 2026 - June 6th, 2027
Foundations Ballet
Required: 1 ballet class
Tuition: $1,075
Recommended: + 1 elective
Gaithersburg Foundations Classes:
Monday, 6:45 - 7:45 PM
Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Required: 2 ballet classes
Tuition: $2,250
Recommended: + 1 elective
Gaithersburg Ballet 1 Classes:
Tuesday, 4:45 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:15 PM
Sunday, 11:45 - 1:00 PM
Ballet 1
Required: 2 ballet classes
Tuition: $2,250
Recommended: 3 ballet classes + 1 elective
Gaithersburg Ballet 2 Classes:
Wednesday, 4:45 - 6:00 PM
Thursday, 5:45 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 10:30 - 11:45 PM
Ballet 2
Tuition is priced at minimum required classes per level. Additional classes priced by hourly tuition matrix.
$50 Registration Fee
Pay in full by Sept. 14th & receive a 2% discount!
Additional Elective Classes
Foundations - Ballet 2
Mon, 5:45 - 6:45 PM Beg. Jazz/Tap (ages 7+ & Foundations)
Tues, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Beg. Elective TBA (ages 7+ & Foundations)
*Hip Hop or Flamenco
Wed, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Stretch & Conditioning (Levels 1 & 2)
Thurs, 4:45 - 5:45 PM Open Jazz/Contemporary (ages 9+)
Thurs, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Jazz (Levels 2/3)
Sun, 10:15 - 11:00 AM Mini Jazz/Tap (ages 4-6)
Ballet 3A
Required: 3 Gaithersburg Ballet & Pointe/Conditioning Classes
Tuition: $3,400
Recommended: 4 ballet classes + 1 elective
Gaithersburg Ballet 3A Classes: (Required)
Mon, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wed, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Sat, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Ballet 3A Recommended Electives:
Mon, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Level 3/4 Contemporary/Jazz
Wed, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Level 3/4 Contemporary/Jazz
Sat, 11:00 - 12:00 PM Level 3/4 Stretch & Conditioning
Clarksburg Additional 3A Recommendation:
Tuesday, 5:45 - 7:45 PM
Tuesday, 7:45 - 8:45 PM (3A Variations)
Ballet 3B
Required: 3 Gaithersburg Ballet & Pre-Pointe/Conditioning Classes
Tuition: $3,400
Recommended: 4 ballet classes + 1 elective
Gaithersburg Ballet 3B Classes: (Required)
Tues, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Thurs, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Fri, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Ballet 3B Recommended Electives:
Tues, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Level 3/4 Stretch & Conditioning
Thurs, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Level 3/4 Contemporary/Jazz
Fri, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Level 3/4 Contemporary/Jazz
Clarksburg Additional 3B Recommendation:
Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 - 9:00 PM (3B Variations)
Level 3A & 3B can register for any Level 3 contemporary/jazz & stretch/conditioning elective
Additional Elective Options
Ballet 3A & 3B
Tues, 7:00 - 8:15 PM Boys' Class (ages 10+)
Thurs, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Levels 2/3 Jazz
Students are placed based in combination of their readiness and age as of September 1, 2026. To register, please call 301-762-1757 or fill out a form to schedule a trial class to determine your student's level. All students will require faculty placement into the Lower and Upper Divisions.
LOWER DIVISION
Clarksburg
(Foundations - Ballet Level 3)
September 8th, 2026 - June 6th, 2027
Foundations Ballet
Required: 1 ballet class
Recommended: + 1 elective
Tuition: $1,075
Clarksburg Foundations Class:
Thursday, 4:45 - 5:45 PM
Ballet 3A & 3B
Add-on recommendation to Gaithersburg schedule. (Not required)
Technique classes include pointe/pre-pointe/conditioning.
Clarksburg Ballet 3A & 3B Classes:
Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (3B)
Monday, 8:00 - 9:00 PM (3B Variations)
Tuesday, 5:45 - 7:45 PM (3A)
Tuesday, 7:45 - 8:45 PM (3A Variations)
Ballet 1
Required: 2 ballet classes
Recommended: 2 ballet classes + 1 elective
Tuition: $2,250
Clarksburg Ballet 1 Classes:
Monday, 4:45 - 6:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 AM
Ballet 2
Required: 2 ballet classes
Recommended: 3 ballet classes + 1 elective
Tuition: $2,250
Clarksburg Ballet 2 Class:
Saturday, 11:15 - 12:30 PM
Tuition is priced at minimum required classes per level. Additional classes priced by hourly tuition matrix.
$50 Registration Fee
Pay in full by Sept. 14th & receive a 2% discount!
Additional Elective Classes
Foundations - Ballet 2
Mon, 5:30 - 6:15 PM Mini Jazz/Tap (ages 4-6)
*Foundations (age 6) eligible
Mon, 6:15 - 7:15 PM Beg. Jazz/Tap (ages 7+ & Foundations)
Tues, 5:00 - 5:45 PM Mini Hip Hop (ages 4-6)
*Foundations (age 6) eligible
Tues, 5:45 - 6:45 PM Beg. Hip Hop (ages 7+)
Tues, 6:45 - 7:45 PM Int. Hip Hop (ages 11+)
Thurs, 5:45 - 6:45 PM Stretch & Conditioning (ages 6+)
Sat, 10:15 - 11:15 AM Beg. Jazz/Tap (ages 6+)
Students are placed based in combination of their readiness and age as of September 1, 2026. To register, please call 301-762-1757 or fill out a form to schedule a trial class to determine your student's level. All students will require faculty placement into the Lower and Upper Divisions.
THE SCHOOL - LOWER DIVISION (FOUNDATIONS - LEVEL 3)
The School ballet levels are designed to prioritize several key components for students: readiness over age, technical mastery over speed, and confidence through consistency. The Lower Division includes Foundations - Ballet 3 levels. Age ranges labeled in connection to levels are approximate and used as a general guide. The Lower Division requires increased weekly ballet classes from the Open Division to better prepare students for future pointe work. Consistent technique training helps dancers safely develop strength, alignment, and coordination. MBT's training approach aligns with recommendations from the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS).
Level 3 is the transitional level from pre-pointe to pointe in which all classes include pre-pointe training. Level 3 classes are divided into cohorts to ensure adequate class sizes.
Performing opportunities: Lower Division students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Spring Ballet, and the end-of-year Spring Performance.
All Lower Division programs require faculty placement. Please call the office or fill out a form to schedule your free placement class.
