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National Ballet Institute for the Arts
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bowie, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Phone (240) 508-7350
- Website & schedule nationalballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been attending classes at NBIA for over 3 years.”
How they train
“With the help and dedication of her talented teachers, she passed her Grade I Cecchetti exam last year (age 8) and is preparing to take her Grade II exams this spring.”
From the reviews
Disregard the previous review of NBIA! My daughter has been attending classes at NBIA for over 3 years. With the help and dedication of her talented teachers, she passed her Grade I Cecchetti exam last year (age 8) and is preparing to take her Grade II exams this spring.
Your first ballet class at National Ballet Institute for the 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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