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Raise The Barre - Studio of Dance

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bel Air, Maryland

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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 ·
  • Phone (443) 640-4668
  • Website & schedule raisethebarredanceharford.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9:30–11 AM, 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 9:30–11 AM, 4–8 PM
Wednesday 1–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 9:30–11 AM, 4:30–8 PM
Friday 4:30–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 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 Raise The Barre - Studio of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 18 mentions

“I would recommend Raise the Barre to anyone and am looking forward to re-enrolling my daughter in the next session.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 32 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Danielle and Melissa (co-owners) could not have been more welcoming and considerate.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 7 mentions

“My daughter loves her teachers and has really enjoyed all of the classes she’s taken so far.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“The various class offerings and flexibility has worked perfectly for my family during this time.”

clean, beautiful studio 3 mentions

“It’s always clean and the teachers and owners are extremely helpful and friendly.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 6 mentions

“Two very dedicated, hard-working, caring, professional owners who have brought so very much to the community!”

From the reviews

Raise the Barre has been an amazing escape for my daughters during the past year! The studio was organized and founded in 2020 during the pandemic (talk about chutzpah!) My girls have been participating in classes every week since it opened.

★★★★★ — Steven, Feb 2021

An absolutely fantastic dance studio. I have taken several classes here and have loved everyone. Got my hip hop on from Platinum J and now I think I could be a Tiktok star and the barre classes I have taken made me love that form of exercise. The best thing about this studio is that there is something for everyone!

★★★★★ — Korie, Jan 2021

We absolutely love Raise The Barre!! My daughter loves going to her classes. They also have so many other options for the rest of our family including the adults!! It’s always clean and the teachers and owners are extremely helpful and friendly.

★★★★★ — Marissa, Jan 2021

This studio has it all and these women are serving the county's children and families in a time of need. I can't say enough positive things about these owners, teachers and this studio. My daughter loves Raise the Barre!

★★★★★ — Annette, Jan 2021

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Your first ballet class at Raise The Barre - 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.

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 Raise The Barre - Studio of Dance

728 Baltimore Pike #123, Bel Air, MD21014

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