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First Steps
Pre-Academy
18 months–5 yearsMonday5:30–6:00 PM
Mommy & Me · Ages 18 months+
Monday6:00–7:00 PM
Pre-Academy Ballet
Saturday10:00–11:00 AM
Pre-Academy Ballet
Register2026–2027 Season · Enrollment Open
Find your place
at the barre.
A clearer way to explore City Ballet of Maryland classes—from first steps to pre-professional training.
Joy in every step.
Excellence in every class.
Saturday · August 22 · 11 AM–1 PM
Come experience
City Ballet.
Meet our faculty, tour the studio, watch a performance, and learn more about placement assessments for the 2026–2027 season.
New and returning families are welcome.
Register for Open HouseClass Finder
Start with your dancer.
Choose a level to see only the classes that matter to your family.
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Foundation
Pre-Junior 1
Ages 6–10Monday5:00–6:00 PM
Pre-Junior 1 Ballet
Tuesday5:00–6:00 PM
Acro 1
Tuesday6:00–7:00 PM
Pre-Junior 1 Ballet
Saturday10:00–11:00 AM
Pre-Junior 1 Ballet
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Build
Pre-Junior 2
Ages 6–10Tuesday5:00–6:00 PM
Pre-Junior 2 Ballet
Tuesday6:00–7:00 PM
Acro 2 & 3
Thursday5:00–6:00 PM
Pre-Junior 2 Ballet
Thursday6:00–7:00 PM
Commercial Dance
Saturday11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Pre-Junior 2/3 Ballet
Saturday12:00–1:00 PM
Pre-Junior 2/3 Jazz
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Progress
Pre-Junior 3
Ages 6–10Monday5:00–6:00 PM
Pre-Junior 3 Ballet
Monday6:00–6:30 PM
Pre-Pointe
Thursday5:00–6:00 PM
Pre-Junior 3 Ballet
Thursday6:00–7:00 PM
Commercial Dance
Saturday11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Pre-Junior 2/3 Ballet
Saturday12:00–1:00 PM
Pre-Junior 2/3 Jazz
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Technique
Junior Division
Ages 10–12Monday6:00–6:30 PM
Demi-Pointe / Pointe
Monday6:30–8:00 PM
Junior Ballet
Wednesday5:00–6:30 PM
Junior Ballet
Wednesday6:30–7:30 PM
Junior Modern / Jazz
Thursday6:00–7:00 PM
Commercial Dance
Thursday7:00–8:00 PM
Acro
Friday5:00–6:00 PM
Contemporary Ballet
Friday6:00–7:00 PM
All-Level Pointe
iA placement assessment is required for the Junior Division.
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Advanced
Pre-Professional I
Placement-basedTuesday5:00–6:30 PM
Pre-Pro I Ballet
Tuesday6:30–7:30 PM
Pre-Pro Pointe
Wednesday5:00–6:30 PM
Pre-Pro I Ballet
Wednesday6:30–7:30 PM
Modern / Jazz
Thursday6:00–7:00 PM
Commercial Dance
Thursday7:00–8:00 PM
Acro
Friday5:00–6:00 PM
Contemporary Ballet
Friday6:00–7:00 PM
All-Level Pointe
iA placement assessment is required.
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Pre-Professional
Pre-Professional II
Placement-basedTuesday5:00–6:30 PM
Pre-Pro II / Senior Ballet
Tuesday6:30–7:30 PM
Pre-Pro / Senior Pointe
Wednesday5:00–6:30 PM
Pre-Pro / Senior Ballet
Wednesday6:30–7:30 PM
Pre-Pro / Senior Pointe
Thursday5:00–6:00 PM
Commercial Dance
Thursday6:00–7:30 PM
Contemporary Ballet
Thursday7:30–8:00 PM
Acro
Friday5:00–6:00 PM
Pre-Pro / Senior Modern
Friday6:00–7:00 PM
All-Level Pointe
iA placement assessment is required.
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Upper School
Senior Division
Teen dancersTuesday5:00–6:30 PM
Pre-Pro / Senior Ballet
Tuesday6:00–7:00 PM
Adult Ballet
Tuesday6:30–7:30 PM
Pre-Pro / Senior Pointe
Wednesday5:00–6:30 PM
Pre-Pro / Senior Ballet
Wednesday6:30–7:30 PM
Pre-Pro / Senior Pointe
Thursday5:00–6:00 PM
Commercial Dance
Thursday6:00–7:30 PM
Contemporary Ballet
Thursday7:30–8:00 PM
Acro
Friday5:00–6:00 PM
Pre-Pro / Senior Modern
Friday6:00–7:00 PM
All-Level Pointe
iA placement assessment is required.
A place to grow
From first position
to full potential.
Every level is part of a thoughtful pathway—building confidence, technique, artistry, and a lifelong love of dance.
Begin their journeySimple monthly tuition
More training.
More momentum.
Select the weekly class load that supports your dancer’s goals. We’ll help new families identify the right level and pathway.
Not sure? Start with a free trial ↗01
Discover1 class weekly
$100/mo02
Development2 classes weekly
$160/mo03
Build3 classes weekly
$200/mo04
Refine4 classes weekly
$250/mo05
Elevate5 classes weekly
$300/moCompany Artists
Ready for more stage time?
2026–2027 Company details are coming soon. Contact us to ask about Development Team, Studio Company, and Competitive Company pathways.
Ask about CompanyYour next step
Come dance with us.
Tour the studio, meet our faculty, and experience a class before committing—or reserve your dancer’s place now.