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MMPAC - Mid Maryland Performing Arts Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Ballet school in Frederick, Maryland

Free trial Kids & teens

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
  • 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 ·
  • Website & schedule mmpac.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at MMPAC - Mid Maryland Performing Arts Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 8 mentions

“MMPAC has been a wonderful place and a very positive and enriching experience for my granddaughter for the past several years.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 64 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 6 mentions

“They provide a positive environment where she has learned not only dance technique but has formed many life-long friendships.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“As an alum of Mid-Maryland Performing Arts Center, I can say with 100% confidence that this studio is a welcoming and safe environment for young performers to learn.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 17 mentions

“As an alum of Mid-Maryland Performing Arts Center, I can say with 100% confidence that this studio is a welcoming and safe environment for young performers to learn.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“As an alum of Mid-Maryland Performing Arts Center, I can say with 100% confidence that this studio is a welcoming and safe environment for young performers to learn.”

serious pre-professional training 4 mentions

“It allowed me to continue on to study dance in college and helped me land a dream job performing professionally with Garth Fagan Dance.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 9 mentions

“It allowed me to continue on to study dance in college and helped me land a dream job performing professionally with Garth Fagan Dance.”

From the reviews

Dancing at MMPAC has been by far one of the most influential experiences for me. There is a great, friendly environment that has helped me grow throughout the years, complete with highly qualified teachers who really care about the students, and friendly classmates who are eager to learn and dance.

★★★★★ — Julia, Aug 2017

I started dancing at MMPAC 8 years ago. The teachers have always been very welcoming. When I started I came from a Pre Dance offered at my pre school. MMPAC was what my teacher recommended for me, and I can see why. The staff are amazing, they give individual corrections to improve your dance technique!

★★★★★ — Juls, Jul 2023

I've been a student at MMPAC for the past 10 years and it is by far the best dance studio i've been to. There's such a positive environment and the teachers really have pushed me to be the best i could be. MMPAC has given be a home away from home and i'm proud to be a dancer there.

★★★★★ — Madi, Aug 2017

As a Senior in high school, MMPAC has been an exceptional studio. The teachers are always ready to help and classes are filled with information. I am beyond thankful to have had such a supportive staff behind my training for 13 years. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Nealy, Aug 2017

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Your first ballet class at MMPAC - Mid Maryland Performing Arts Center

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find MMPAC - Mid Maryland Performing Arts Center

5901 Enterprise Ct, Frederick, MD21703

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