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DL Dance Project
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 301-706-8363
- Website & schedule dldanceproject.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“DL Dance Project has vastly improved my daughter’s confidence, strength and technique.”
What families & students say
“DL Dance Project has vastly improved my daughter’s confidence, strength and technique.”
“DL Dance Project has vastly improved my daughter’s confidence, strength and technique.”
“DL Dance Project has vastly improved my daughter’s confidence, strength and technique.”
“DL Dance Project has vastly improved my daughter’s confidence, strength and technique.”
From the reviews
Amazing studio. Dawn is an incredible teacher and really wants to see all of her dancers excel and grow. She and her teachers put a huge amount of care and attention into each student. Fantastic studio. Also the adult pop-ups are SO much fun! Can't wait for their next one!
Dawn has created such an exceptional studio! It provides such a supportive, encouraging environment! You will see such growth in your dancer’s skills with Dawn!
Dawn Linares is an incredible dance coach, teacher, choreographer and studio owner. We've known Dawn for many years. It has been such a great year at DL Dance Project. Highly recommend!
DL Dance Project has vastly improved my daughter’s confidence, strength and technique. The growth of her as a dancer is directly due to Dawn Linares and her team!
Adult ballet at DL Dance Project
DL Dance Project 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 DL Dance Project
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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