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First Steps 

Ages 2-6

Your child’s first dance class should be a magical experience, and we can’t wait to make sure that it is. Watch your little one’s eyes light up as they walk out on to the dance floor for the first time. Nurturing teachers will guide your child as they learn body control, alignment, posture, and correct dance positioning. 

Summer Registration
Now Open 
Classes begin June 24 and run through August 3

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What to Expect at my

first Class...

Summer 2024:

Registration is ongoing

Here is some more information about our First Steps Class Program:

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Twinkle Tots

Your little one will dance, spin & jump as imaginations soar. In this class, the seeds of dance & movement are planted! A great introduction to the world of dance and creative movement. Dancers will enjoy exploring movement, rhythm, and pre-dance skills.

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

Tuesday 

Saturday

5:00-5:30

9:00-9:30

2-3 Years

2-3 Years

Solid Color Leotard &

Pink Tights

Off Face/Bun

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Tappin Tots- CLASS CLOSED

Your tots will tap along with fun age-appropriate music that will keep them movin and groovin! Learning basic rhythm, parts of the tap shoe, and exploring sounds will increase muscle coordination and control.  

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

Monday

Try Pre-Hip Hop/ Tap

5:30-6:30

3-6 Years

Solid Color Leotard &

Pink Tights

Off Face/Bun

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Ballet/Tap Combo

In this high-energy, age-appropriate class, sure to keep them moving, kids will learn the basics of tap dance technique while dancing to their favorite music. In the ballet portion of this class, dancers will love exploring basic ballet movements with beauty and grace.

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

Monday

Saturday

5:00-5:45

9:30-10:15

3-6 Years

3-6 Years

Solid Color Leotard &

Pink Tights

Off Face/Bun

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Hippity Hoppity- CLASS CLOSED

For the young dancer that can't sit still! Dancers will learning basic Jazz steps that are the foundation for movements leading toward Hip Hop class. Full of energy and fun, this class will increase rhythm as dancers learn to move to the beat of the music..  

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

CLASS CLOSED

Try Pre-Hip Hop/ Tap

5:00-5:30

2-5 Years

Solid Color Leotard &

Pink Tights

Off Face/Bun

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Ballet Basics

Our youngest ballerinas will express their individuality through the art of dance. This is not a creative movement class. True ballet skills such as basic ballet positions, stretching, and movement across the room will be taught with creative imagery and a supportive environment. 

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

Tuesday

Saturday

5:30-6:15

9:30-10:15

3-4 Years

3-4 Years

Solid Color Leotard &

Pink Tights

Classical Bun

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Beginning Ballet I

Developing a lifetime of love for dance! This class will instill a love for classical Ballet in our young dancers. Specifically designed for young dancers, children enjoy expressing themselves through more challenging ballet skills, while learning ballet positions and beginning terminology. 

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

Saturday

10:15-11:15

4-6 Years

Solid Color Leotard &

Pink Tights

Classical Bun

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Ballet I- CLOSED

Designed for students that have had at least one year of Ballet. This class includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with simple center and across-the-floor combinations. The class will concentrate on building confidence through exploring more difficult patterns and steps with an introduction to the ballet barre. 

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

CLASS CLOSED

Try Ballet I/IA

5:00-6:00

5-6

Solid Color Leotard &

Pink Tights

Classical Bun

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Ballet I/IA

For the young dancer who loves ballet with some experience dancing. This class will include a beginning ballet barre, class center steps and movement across the floor. Dancers are challenged with memorization of short combinations to perform. Proper tequnique is the building block for success!

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

Thursday​

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5:00-6:00

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5-7 Years

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Solid Color Leotard and Pink Tights

Classical Bun

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Tap Basics- CLASS CLOSED

In this class, the fun doesn't stop! In Tap, students will learn the parts of the tap shoe, and practice beginning sounds. Expression and freedom of movement will be the theme. Class will improve flexibility, sense of rhythm and overall coordination. Each class will consist warm up, center and across the floor movement all done to their favorite music!

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

Class Closed

Try Ballet/Tap or

Ballet/Tap/Jazz

11:15-12:00

4-6 years

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Ballet/Tap/Jazz

Children will learn technique and skill-building in all three styles of dance. Beginning tap will develop coordination, rhythm, and timing. The jazz dance portion of class will energize students, using the latest music they love. Also included in this class, is instruction in primary ballet, to develop poise, grace, and musicality. 

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

Thursday 

5:00-6:00

4-6 Years

Solid Color Leotard and Pink or Tan Tights

Off Face/Bun

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Pre- Hip Hop/Tap

This class will keep kids moving! Students learn the necessary elements of Jazz which are crucial to succeed in Hip-Hop in a fun-filled and vibrant class environment. The basic elements of Tap will help students will learn coordination, balance, and the ability to memorize routines. This class provides athletic style movement and a faster pace in class. Age appropriate combinations and music are always used. 

Day

Time

Age

Dress Code

Hair

Wednesday

Saturday

5:00-5:45

11:15-12:00

4-6 years

4-7 Years

Solid Color Leotard and Pink or Tan Tights

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Introductory

What to Expect

at my first class

  • Place your belongings in a cubby

  • Use the bathroom

  • Your teacher will greet you to line up

  • Get ready...

1st Day Photo!

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Your first day of class, is a momentous occasion!  

After class your new WMBA dancer can choose props from our Dress- Up-Chest and pose for an individual picture that you will keep and cherish forever!

Just be yourself and have fun!

CONTACT

US

Tel. 410-931-3844

White Marsh Ballet Academy

8007 Corporate Drive, Suite G
Nottingham, MD 21236

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VISIT

US

Monday - Friday 5:00-9:30

Saturday 9:00- 12:00

Sunday- Closed 

 

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US

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