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Akhmedova Ballet Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Ballet school in Silver Spring, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 301-593-6262
- Website & schedule akhmedovaballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has had such a positive experience at the ABA Summer Intensive that she will be attending ABA's year-round Professional Training Program beginning this fall.”
“Highly recommended for someone looking for pre-professional training.”
“My dream came true much sooner than I ever imagined, as my eldest daughter began private lessons with Ms.”
“My daughter has had such a positive experience at the ABA Summer Intensive that she will be attending ABA's year-round Professional Training Program beginning this fall.”
How they train
What families & students say
“It is more than just a ballet school - it's a place where discipline meets inspiration, and technique is cultivated with care, precision, and passion.”
“Because of their strong and supportive training and the individualized and creative choreography, these students continue to earn top awards at every competition they compete in.”
“The training is exemplary, the guidance is unparalleled and the professionalism is truly remarkable and all of these qualities can be witnessed on stage when attending ABA shows.”
“Akhmedova's ballet training is superlative, with a rigorous schedule, small class sizes for individualized attention, and a live pianist to accompany.”
“The training is exemplary, the guidance is unparalleled and the professionalism is truly remarkable and all of these qualities can be witnessed on stage when attending ABA shows.”
“It is more than just a ballet school - it's a place where discipline meets inspiration, and technique is cultivated with care, precision, and passion.”
From the reviews
The Akhmedova Ballet Academy provides the finest quality ballet training. It provides dancers with a well-rounded dance education emphasizing technique and artistry, and world-class choreography. My daughter has been trained at Akhmedova Ballet Academy for the past 6 years.
The Akhmedova Ballet Academy provides an incredible education that goes above and beyond what normal schools provide for its students. Besides the exceptional ballet training the artistic director and the teachers mentor and coach the students in all aspects of their training.
Akhmedova Ballet Academy has been an extraordinary part of our daughter’s life for the past seven years since she joined ABA at the age of nine. The level of training is truly remarkable: every class is taught with precision, discipline, and attention to detail.
I had the privilege of training at Akhmedova Ballet Academy from the summer of 2020 until I graduated from the Studio Company in the summer of 2023, and my time there was nothing short of transformative. I truly can’t imagine where I’d be without it.
Your first ballet class at Akhmedova Ballet Academy
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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