Winter/Spring session begins January 12th
End of Year Performance dates: May 22nd and 23rd

ABSA operates out of Maryland Hall. All classes are held there, and registration is through their website; Registration links and full class descriptions are available by clicking on the class time. Studio Closure dates are at the bottom of this page.
Uniforms can be purchased at Dance Supplies, Etc In Severna Park
All classes Pre-Ballet 3 and up are taught according to the RAD syllabus as described on our Syllabus and Examinations page.
Classical Ballet 4 and up are invited to participate in our Mini Nutcracker in December.
ALL are welcome to participate in our full-length ballet in May.
Please contact us before registering your child for any classes for students 6 years old and up, as placement is required by our staff

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Our Pre-Ballet 1 and 2 levels are both considered “my first class”. Pre-Ballet 3 and Pre-Ballet 4 begin syllabus and are the RAD Pre-Primary and Primary levels.

Pre-Ballet 1: Ages 3-4
(three different sessions available)
Mondays 4:15-4:45pm or
Thursdays 4:45-5:15pm or
Saturdays 9:45-10:15am

Pre-Ballet 2: Ages 4-5
(two different sessions available)
Tuesdays 4:30-5:15pm or
Saturdays 9:00- 9:45am

Pre-Ballet 3: Ages 5-6
Saturdays 10:15-11:00am

Pre-Ballet 4: Ages 6-7
Thursdays 5:15-6:10pm
>Week of January 5th Add-on<

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Our Classical Ballet levels align with the RAD Grade levels, and include character dance. Two classes per week within each level required.

Classical Ballet 1: Ages 7-8
Thursdays 6:15- 7:15pm
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
>Week of January 5th Add-on<

Classical Ballet 2: Ages 8-9
Mondays 4:45-6:00pm
Wednesdays 4:30-5:45pm

Classical Ballet 3: Ages 9-10
Tuesdays 5:00-6:15pm
Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm

Classical Ballet 4: Ages 10+
Tuesdays 5:15-6:45pm
Fridays 5:00-6:15pm

Classical Ballet 5: Ages 11+
Mondays 6:00-7:30pm
Wednesdays 5:45-7:15pm
Fridays 6:15-7:30pm

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Our Classical Ballet levels align with the RAD Grade levels, and include character dance. Multiple classes per week are required; students must register for all sessions listed under each level.

Intermediate Foundation (Vocational)*: Ages 12+
Tuesdays 6:45-8:45pm
Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm
Saturdays 2:00-3:30pm
Optional additional class:  Open Technique Mondays 6:00-7:30pm

Intermediate (Vocational)*: Ages 13+
Tuesdays 6:15-7:30pm
Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm
Saturdays 12:00-2:00pm
Optional additional class:  Open Technique Mondays 6:00-7:30pm

Advanced Foundation (by invitation only)*: Ages 14+
Group A (Joint classes):
Wednesdays 7:15-9:00pm
Thursdays 7:15-9:00pm
>Week of January 5th Add-on<
Group B:
Tuesdays 7:30pm-9:00pm
Group C:
Mondays 7:30-9:00pm
Optional additional class:  Open Technique Mondays 6:00-7:30pm

*Pointe is integrated into longer class sessions for those who have the necessary ballet experience and strength to dance on pointe as determined by ABSA staff, and who pass our pointe tests.

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Closure dates for Winter/Spring 2025
January 19th: MLK Day
April 1st-6th: Spring Break