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Central Maryland Youth Ballet
4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Columbia, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 443-472-7772
- Website & schedule centralmarylandyouthballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“CMYB is such a great place for kids to grow up and even adults to develop as dancers!”
What families & students say
“The school is very encouraging and supportive, and it offers exceptional training to all skill levels.”
“Cmyb is an incredible studio with incredible performances by incredible ballet performers and dancers.”
From the reviews
CMYB is an amazing school with renowned and skilled teachers. They are very welcoming and sincerely care for each student! The school is very encouraging and supportive, and it offers exceptional training to all skill levels.
Cmyb is an incredible studio with incredible performances by incredible ballet performers and dancers. I love everything about it.
CMYB is such a great place for kids to grow up and even adults to develop as dancers!
Love the teacher. My girl start pre-ballet 5 years ago. Still loving this place.
Your first ballet class at Central Maryland Youth Ballet
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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