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CityDance Conservatory
4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in North Bethesda, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 8–19 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (301) 581-5204
- Website & schedule citydance.net — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
The programs they offer
“my daughter has been dancing with CityDance for almost two years now and she absolutely loves it!”
“It's a great program for conservatory and part-time students.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Our family discovered that CityDance is unique with other boy students and an encouraging staff.”
From the reviews
My son arrived at CityDance three years ago and was in need of a day program. We did not have a problem ... we were even content...with his former studios but felt we needed to have my son attend a school closer to DC and pursue a better schedule to allow my husband and me to work full time.
my daughter has been dancing with CityDance for almost two years now and she absolutely loves it!
Adult ballet at CityDance Conservatory
CityDance Conservatory runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. 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 CityDance Conservatory
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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