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Jean Kettell Studio of Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Dundalk, Maryland
Plan your first class
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (410) 284-2110
- Website & schedule jeankettellstudioofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter started dance here at age 4 and we love the dance studio!”
From the reviews
Jean Kettell Studio of Dance is such an amazing place! The teachers are so kind and knowledgeable, and the environment is so warm and lovely! I recently joined back in with this studio after taking a five year break, and they welcomed me with opened arms.
Great place. You should definitely dance here. They've really handled covid well. This shows that they are able to adapt to the ever-changing climate. Next year sign up if you already haven't.
Adult ballet at Jean Kettell Studio of Dance
Jean Kettell Studio of Dance 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 Jean Kettell Studio of Dance
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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