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Carol Chesley's Studio-Dance

5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Catonsville, Maryland

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–13 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (410) 869-8600
  • Website & schedule carolchesleydance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 5–9:30 PM
Tuesday 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 5–8:15 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Carol Chesley's Studio-Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

☀️ Summer Intensives

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🌸 Kids Ballet

“Wouldn't trust my kids with anyone else!”

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From the reviews

Excellent dance training and fun for students of all ages for more than 40 years! Ms. Carol, Ms. Mackenzie, and Ms. Tecoya are professional, compassionate teachers who care about the love of dance above all else. This is the premiere dance studio in Baltimore County!

★★★★★ — Laura, Oct 2019

Mrs. Carol is the greatest dance instructor ever! She's super friendly and accommodating. Wouldn't trust my kids with anyone else!

★★★★★ — Nick, Aug 2018

This was my teacher when I was a child. I thought she'd stopped teaching & today I find out othwise at age 58. I think this is the best thing one could do for their body. I desperately want to join her again for the exercises !!! She's a beautiful personality as I remember.

★★★★★ — Tina, Jun 2025

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Your first ballet class at Carol Chesley's Studio-Dance

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Carol Chesley's Studio-Dance

109 E Melrose Ave, Catonsville, MD21228

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