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Dawn Crafton Dance Connection
4.5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Ballet school in Rockville, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 3–5 — 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
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (301) 840-8400
- Website & schedule dcdcdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–9 PM |
| Thursday | 2–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter danced at DCDC for 8 years (4 of those years on the competitive team) before our family relocated to Texas, and I can’t say enough positive things about our experience.”
“My daughter's DCDC journey began at eight years old, and now, as a teenager, she's more passionate about dance than ever!”
“She has worked one on one with studio teachers as well as specialists that the studio brings in.”
“From Tutu Camp to Summer Intensives this amazing studio offers a full line of classes to take students to the elite competitive level.”
“As a teen she helped backstage and was an assistant in the special needs classes.”
“My daughter danced with DCDC every year starting at age 2 all the way thru high school.”
What families & students say
“We absolutely love the high-quality dance training, the dedicated teachers and staff, and the supportive community of dance families we've come to know here.”
“She has become a beautiful dancer with a strong foundation in tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop, thanks to Dawn Crafton Dance Connection.”
“There is a really nice community- many of the older dancers engage with the younger ones (my daughter loves seeing her older friends).”
“My daughter danced at DCDC for 8 years (4 of those years on the competitive team) before our family relocated to Texas, and I can’t say enough positive things about our experience.”
“She absolutely loves dancing there- she loves the weekly classes, the competitions, and the culminating event, which is the end of the year recital!”
“This year’s intensive was especially impressive — brilliantly organized with talented choreographers ranging from accomplished alumni to industry favorites our dancers admire.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been dancing with DCDC for 12 years. She has learned the technical and skill-based aspects of dance, but more importantly, she's learned to be poised, graceful, and confident.
My daughter loves being a part of Dawn Crafton Dance Connection. She is starting her fifth year there. She is learning a variety of styles. The teachers are encouraging and supportive and bring their own uniqueness. She has made some of her closest friends through the studio.
My daughter has been taking dance classes at this studio for 4 years and has been a part of the competition team for the past 2. We absolutely love the high-quality dance training, the dedicated teachers and staff, and the supportive community of dance families we've come to know here.
My daughter started dancing at Dawn Crafton Dance Connection in kindergarten and now is going into 8th grade. DCDC is her happy place and her home away from home. She absolutely loves dancing there- she loves the weekly classes, the competitions, and the culminating event, which is the end of the year recital!
Adult ballet at Dawn Crafton Dance Connection
Dawn Crafton Dance Connection 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 Dawn Crafton Dance Connection
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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