Baltimore Ballet School

Baltimore Ballet School offers classes in ballet, modern, jazz, character, and tap. Classes take place in studios with true sprung wood floors and Harlequin Marley surfaces, and uniforms must be ordered at the office.

• Ages: 3–18 years old

Baltimore Ballet is celebrating 26 years in Baltimore. The faculty are professional dancers with degrees in Dance. The Artistic Director of Baltimore Ballet School is Cem Catbas, who is also co-founder and Director of Baltimore Ballet Company. Awards he has won include the 2006 and 2002 Individual Artist Award for excellence in solo dance performance from the Maryland State Arts Council, the Gold Medal in the 1st International Seleznyov Ballet Competition in 1991, and the Most Promising Dancer Award from the city of Istanbul. The school presents annual sold-out productions of The Nutcracker and spring shows that feature world renowned dancers, aspiring pre-professionals, and children who love to dance. The facilities include three large, bright studios with high ceilings, observation windows into all studios, a large waiting room, and plenty of free parking. The school states the mission, “Discover your potential!” and offers small class sizes and classes for all ages and levels of children, teens, and adults.

Last updated July 19, 2026.