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Dance Expressions
4.5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Ballet school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 +1 301-249-7430
- Website & schedule danceexpressionsinc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I love dancing and my adult classes and many people there, but this dance studio needs to add more adult dance classes and have adult dance teams for adults.”
“My daughters are evolving right before my eyes—cleaner lines, stronger understanding of their body, and, most of all, growing confidence and joy.”
How they train
What families & students say
“As a studio, they of course care about technique, form and teaching; but we return every year because they also care about the dancer.”
“DE is a very welcoming community with a friendly staff who are very passionate about their craft.”
“My daughter loves dancing at Dance Expressions.”
“I'm so glad we decided to join the Dance Expressions family, this was the best decision for our dancer.”
“There are many discrimination when it comes to not having all dancers participate in the final performances and dance companies.”
“I love dancing and my adult classes and many people there, but this dance studio needs to add more adult dance classes and have adult dance teams for adults.”
From the reviews
Love this studio! Wonderful, caring, professional and energetic teachers and staff. The studio offers opportunities/curriculums for all dancers whether following the recreational path or a more serious path in dance. I was a student and now both of my girls are taking classes at DE.
My daughter loves dancing at Dance Expressions. After sometime looking for a dance studio around the area, we found this one!
Dance Expressions felt like home from day one. The family-oriented vibe shows up in little things—the friendly hellos and hugs in the lobby, teachers who meet every child where they are with love, and leadership that’s present, connected, and genuinely caring.
I love dancing and my adult classes and many people there, but this dance studio needs to add more adult dance classes and have adult dance teams for adults. There are many discrimination when it comes to not having all dancers participate in the final performances and dance companies.
Adult ballet at Dance Expressions
Dance Expressions 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 Dance Expressions
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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