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Baltimore Dance Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Ballet school in Baltimore, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Phone (443) 860-2972
- Website & schedule baltimoredancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“I live out of the country now but if I still lived in MD I would go back to BDC as an adult !”
What families & students say
“Shannon's hip hop class in Federal Hill is super fun, full of energy, and great for beginners.”
“My daughter loves her dance class.”
“As I got older I didn’t appreciate how much of a family BDC was and how great my teachers were specifically Ms.”
“I live out of the country now but if I still lived in MD I would go back to BDC as an adult !”
From the reviews
My daughter loves her dance class. If you have children I would recommend you take them to see Ms Shannon. Her class is so diverse and she gives them so much attention. She offers different opportunities and Is always willing to go above and beyond for her students. My child loves her class.
Shannon's hip hop class in Federal Hill is super fun, full of energy, and great for beginners. I learned so much taking her class and always have a fun time. Shannon provides the support, motivation, and positive energy to help us improve. Highly recommend this class!
Have two left feet? Come here. Already got your swag walk down? Come here. Tried other dance classes but never hip-hop? Come here. Mrssfunk knows how to teach a variety of people all at the same time. She makes the class so much fun. She's easygoing, funny, patient, a great dancer and instructor!
Mrs. Funk is amazing! She keeps me moving through the whole class, and is great with beginners! We have tons of fun. Great teaching, dancing and high energy. Love the basic steps that work into more complex moves down the road - I'm hooked!
Adult ballet at Baltimore Dance Center
Baltimore Dance Center runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Baltimore Dance Center
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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