ABSA operates out of Maryland Hall. All classes are held there, and registration is through their website; Direct class links are available by clicking on the class time.
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, and all students are welcome to participate in our full-length ballet in May. Please contact us before registering your child for any classes above the Pre-Ballet level, as our staff will assess proper class placement.
All class sessions listed under each level are required unless otherwise specified.
Following is a summary of our standard class offerings. Winter/Spring Session is January 6th- May 24th.
Full Class list is below or select by age to jump to that section. Studio Closure dates at the bottom of this page.
Pre-Ballet levels 1 through 4
(RAD Pre-Primary and Primary)
Classical Ballet levels
1 through 7
(RAD Grades 1-7)
Intermediate and Advanced Vocational levels with pointework
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 2 (three sessions available)
Mondays 4:15-5:00pm: WSABSA023
Fridays 4:30-5:15pm: WSABSA022
Saturdays 9:00- 9:45am: WS25ABSA02
Pre-Ballet 3
Mondays 4:45-5:30pm: WS25ABSA03
Pre-Ballet 4
Saturdays 10:30-11:30am: WS25ABSA04
Our Classical Ballet levels align with the RAD Grade levels, and include character dance.
Classical Ballet 1
Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm: WS25ABSA11
Saturdays 9:45-10:30am: WS25ABSA12
Classical Ballet 2
Tuesdays 4:15-5:30pm: WS25ABSA21
Fridays 5:15-6:30pm: WS25ABSA22
Classical Ballet 3
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm: WS25ABSA31
Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm: WS25ABSA32
Classical Ballet 5
Mondays 4:30-6:00pm: WS25ABSA51
Wednesdays 5:15-7:15pm: WS25ABSA52
Our older Classical Ballet levels align with the RAD Higher Grade syllabus, and the Vocational levels which include pointe*
Classical Ballet 6/Intermediate Foundation (Vocational)
Mondays 6:00-7:30pm [CB6+InterFound]: WS25ABSA61
Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm [CB6+InterFound]: WS25ABSA62
Wednesdays 7:15-9:00pm [Open technique for CB6]*: WS25ABSA64
Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm [Open technique for InterFound]*: WS25ABSA63
Intermediate (Vocational)*
Mondays 7:30-9:00pm: WS25ABSA81
Fridays 6:30-8:00pm: WS25ABSA82
Saturdays 11:30-1:30pm [Discovering Repertoire]: WS25ABSA83
Classical Ballet 7*
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm: WS25ABSA71
Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm: WS25ABSA72
Saturdays 11:30-1:30pm [Discovering Repertoire]: WS25ABSA83
Advanced (Vocational)*
Mondays 5:30-7:00pm [Open Advanced technique]: WS25ABSA84
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm: WS25ABSA71
Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm: WS25ABSA72
Saturdays 11:30-1:30pm [Discovering Repertoire]: WS25ABSA83
*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.
Closure dates for 2024/2025:
November 27th-December 1st: Thanksgiving Break
December 22nd- Jan 5th: Winter Break
January 20th: MLK Day
February 17th: Presidents Day
April 15th-21st: Spring Break
May 23rd and 24th: Spring Shows, End of year