Ballet Theatre of Maryland Conservatory of Dance

Ballet Theatre of Maryland Conservatory of Dance offers creative movement, ballet storytime, ballet/tap combo, ballet/hip hop combo, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and adaptive dance. Listed offerings include Creative Movement 1 for ages 3-4 on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM, Creative Movement 2: Ballet Storytime for ages 4-5 on Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and Creative Movement 2: Ballet/Tap Combo for ages 4-5 on Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Programs

• Creative Movement 1 — 3-4 · Saturday, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM · $190 per month
• Creative Movement 2: Ballet Storytime — 4-5 · Tuesday, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM · $190 per month
• Creative Movement 2: Ballet/Tap Combo — 4-5 · Wednesday, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM · $190 per month
• Creative Movement — 2.5-3 · Tuesday, 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM · $70 per month
• Ballet/Hip Hop Combo — 4-6 · Tuesday, 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM · $70 per month

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Price range: $70–$190 per month
• Current session: Fall Semester (Sep 8–Dec 19, 2026)

About the provider

The organization was founded in 1978 as Ballet Theatre of Annapolis and changed its name to Ballet Theatre of Maryland in 2000. It acquired Jean Marie Dance Studio in Grasonville, MD in 2021. Conservatory Principal is Emily Carey, and the current Artistic Director is Nicole Kelsch. The organization states that its mission is to provide Maryland with a fully professional ballet company and training academy and to offer complete training, community education, and works of artistic integrity.

New students who wish to enroll in Classical Ballet 3-6 must be evaluated for placement. Dancers must be potty trained to enroll in Creative Movement classes. Dress code details are provided for girls and boys in the class descriptions.

Last updated October 29, 2026.