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Dance & Body Works Inc
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 5 — 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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 301-877-2245
- Website & schedule danceandbodyworks.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has danced there for 3 years now and I can say the experience has been great for her not only as a dancer but person too.”
What families & students say
“The communication is good and the opportunities to perform are great.”
From the reviews
This place is awesome, here dance is for everyone, all levels of dance all ages, shapes and sizes. They make you feel right at home, that’s why my whole family has danced here, and we love everything about it. Keep up the great work guys.
Great studio and staff. My daughter has danced there for 3 years now and I can say the experience has been great for her not only as a dancer but person too.
Love this dance studio. My daughter has so much fun as well as learning and developing at such a beautiful level. The communication is good and the opportunities to perform are great.
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Adult ballet at Dance & Body Works Inc
Dance & Body Works Inc 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 Dance & Body Works Inc
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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