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White Marsh Ballet Academy
4.5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Ballet school in Nottingham, Maryland
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
- Ages classes for ages 2–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Class price classes around $15 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 410-931-3844
- Website & schedule whitemarshballetacademy.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 | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“We have been with them for a little over 3 years now, and both are kids are enrolled in their programs and we have referred several families and friends.”
What families & students say
“Her instructors were great at calming her down to make the separation easier.”
“I was looking for a place that focused on technique and a love for dance when my daughter was 7.”
“I have been dancing here since I was 3 years old, the atmosphere at WMBA is so friendly and welcoming to every student that comes to take dance at the studio.”
“They not only lived up to my technique expectations but they taught my daughter a love for dance,how to work as a team and to be confident in herself.”
“And now my daughters are experiencing the same love and family atmosphere that I have known!”
“The dance company is a great opportunity for those who want to perform more and take their dancing to the next level.”
From the reviews
I’ve been with WMBA for 20+ years! It’s a great place for dance training. And now my daughters are experiencing the same love and family atmosphere that I have known!
My experience with this dance academy has been first class. I was looking for a place that focused on technique and a love for dance when my daughter was 7. After searching many places I found WMBA.
I tried out two other dance studios for my 4 year old before finding WMBA. While I solely wanted her in the class for socialization and the opportunity to try something new, I felt right away that this studio takes dance seriously.
Ms. Sandy is wonderful, kind and caring. All four of my children, ages ranging from 2 to 7, feel very comfortable attending dance class. Every week they are so excited to attend, including my 5 year old who, at another studio, cried during every session. Now she is usually the first one in her leotard and tutu.
Adult ballet at White Marsh Ballet Academy
White Marsh Ballet Academy 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 White Marsh Ballet Academy
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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