Fall 2025 Class schedules are below. Registration links live by July 18th.
Fall semester is September 8th- December 20th
*Due to current HVAC construction at Maryland Hall, some classes may be held off-site within Annapolis. Locations will be indicated in class descriptions after following links
If you wish to get an alert when classes go on sale, please email info@academyballetschool.com
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. Studio Closure dates at the bottom of this page.
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.
Pre-Ballet 2 and up 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.
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 1, Tiny Tot & Me: Ages 3-4
(two different sessions available)
Mondays 4:15-4:45pm 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
(two different sessions available)
Fridays 4:15-5:00pm or
Saturdays 10:15-11:00am
Pre-Ballet 4: Ages 6-7
Thursdays 5:15-6:10pm
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 6:20- 7:15pm
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
Classical Ballet 2: Ages 8-9
Mondays 4:45-6:00pm
Wednesdays 4:30-5:45pm
Classical Ballet 3: Ages 9-10
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm
Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm
Classical Ballet 4: Ages 10+
Tuesdays 5:15-6:45pm
Fridays 5:00-6:30pm
Classical Ballet 5: Ages 11+
Mondays 6:00-7:30pm
Wednesdays 5:45-7:15pm
Fridays 6:30-7:45pm
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 6:00-7:30pm
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
Group B (Former CB7s only):
Tuesdays 7:30pm-9:00pm
Group C (Former Intermediates only):
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.
Closure dates for Fall 2025 (September 8th- December 20th):
September 23rd: Rosh Hashanah
October 31st: Halloween
November 26th- 29th: Thanksgiving Break
December 20th: Last day of Classes for the Fall Semester