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Hampden Dance Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Ballet school in Baltimore, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–16 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (267) 909-1697
- Website & schedule hampdendancearts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2 PM |
The programs they offer
“I’ve been taking Hampden Dance Arts adult classes for almost three years, and I highly recommend the studio!”
“My son has been dancing at this studio since shortly after it opened, and it has been an incredible experience.”
What families & students say
“The instructor is patient and give constructive feedback and very welcoming.”
“My daughter loves it, we love it, I can't recommend this place enough!”
“I’ve been taking Hampden Dance Arts adult classes for almost three years, and I highly recommend the studio!”
From the reviews
I always wanted to learn ballet as a child but never got the opportunity. When I was finally ready to learn, many places did not offer adult ballet. After some thorough research I found this place. I started going two days a week but loved it so much that I am doing three.
My 5 year old has been attending ballet classes at Hampden Dance Arts for the past year and we LOVE it. Miss Jenn provides a wonderful balance of fun and discipline. Importantly for me, she focuses on learning and enjoyment without any of the toxic negative body image that can come along with dancing.
My daughter loves this dance studio! The teachers are engaging and enthusiastic and provide excellent instruction. My daughter attends three classes a week because she enjoys herself immensely.
Jenn is wonderful teacher! She is talented and great with children of all ages. Our daughter was her student for 7 years and loved and could not wait to dance in her classes. Jenn has vision and can create beautiful choreographies in minutes.
Adult ballet at Hampden Dance Arts
Hampden Dance Arts 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 Hampden Dance Arts
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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