Charm City Ballet

2025-26 Classes Begin on September 8, 2025 and will resume on January 5, 2026, with classes resuming on April 13, 2026. The last day of these classes will be June 7, 2026.

This is an “open” level jazz class, intended for dancers in Ballet 3 through adult, whose goal is to build non-ballet skills that will give dancers a more well-rounded and diverse performance quality, as well as build strength, endurance, and basic conditioning.

This is a beginner level jazz class, intended for Ballet 1 & 2 level dancers, whose goal is to build non-ballet skills that will give dancers a more well-rounded and diverse performance quality, as well as build strength, endurance, and basic conditioning.

All ages 14+ are welcome (though the class is mostly comprised of adult students.) This hoofing style tap class teaches basic tap skills and combinations and helps build the necessary strength and endurance for more advanced tapping. Dancers also develop focus, patience, and endurance. This class encompasses a wide range of levels, so previous tap experience is not required.

This hoofing style tap class teaches intermediate level tap skills and combinations and helps build the necessary strength and endurance for more advanced tapping. Students also develop focus, patience, and endurance. Dancers must be recommended for this level by a CCB instructor.

This hoofing style tap class teaches basic tap skills and combinations and helps build the necessary strength and endurance for more advanced tapping. Students also develop focus, patience, and endurance. Dancers must be recommended for this level by a CCB instructor.

This beginner hoofing style tap class teaches basic tap skills and combinations and helps build the necessary strength and endurance for more advanced tapping. Students also develop focus, patience, and endurance. Previous tap experience is not required.

This class focuses on exercises designed to strengthen the weaknesses that dancers often have. The goal is to create overall strength and endurance and to maximize control through movement. It is intended for intermediate/advanced dancers who have a thorough understanding of movement and their bodies and who are seeking to supplement their ballet training. This class will help increase athleticism while strengthening and honing the muscles used for ballet.

The goal of this class is two-fold: first, to provide mature adult dancers with an artistic outlet for class, and second, to give dancers level Ballet 5 through post-college a chance to participate in a more mature practice of the art form. Dancers at this level have a strong base and work to refine technique in more advanced movements. Stress is placed on well-rounded technique, including correct placement, proper use of turn out, flexibility/extension, and use of port de bras and arms, as well as strong performance skills, like musicality, projection, style, and artistic expression.

This is a beginner/intermediate level ballet class open to all dancers ages 14 through adult. This class is perfect for adults or teenagers who are new to ballet as well as those who have been dancing for years but are looking for a slower paced class or are looking to work on the fundamental basics of ballet.

This class is open to dancers Ballet 3 through adult (no pointe required). Though advanced dancers are welcome, this class will be slower than your typical Variations class as this class is a first step into the ballet variations world. Students will study a variation over a period of a few weeks. They will learn the story and history of the ballet, will learn the variation, and will practice and develop artistry within the variation. Each class will begin with a short ballet warm up. This class may not replace any required ballet technique classes and should be added as a supplemental class. At the teacher’s discretion, this class may also serve as a Stretch Class, to be scheduled by the instructor as the year progresses.

This class is for dancers who have a high level of comfort, control, and stability while working en pointe in center and requires recommendation and approval from a CCB instructor. The goal for this level is for dancers to become as comfortable dancing en pointe as they are en flat and to create a seamless transition between them. Dancers will be expected to perform en pointe and should have the strength and endurance to do so. It is recommended that dancers at this level take 3 pointe classes per week.

This class is for those dancers who have had at least 2-3 years of pointe and requires recommendation and approval from a CCB instructor. Dancers should have a safe and solid pointe foundation with a high level of control and consistently strong technique. Dancers will perform exercises at the barre and in center, learning more advanced steps en pointe. The goal for this level is for dancers to become comfortable and stable while working en pointe in center. It is recommended that dancers at this level take 2-3 pointe classes per week.

This class is intended for those dancers who have shown adequate physical strength, accurate technique, and necessary mental awareness to go en pointe. Students will learn and practice pointe at the barre with heavy emphasis on correct foot and body alignment and the development of foot/ankle strength. A slow and careful approach is used to ensure a safe and solid foundation en pointe. This class is geared toward dancers new to pointe, as well as those within their first few years who are still building strength. It is recommended that dancers at this level take 2 pointe classes per week.

This level is for advancing dancers who have a strong technical foundation and are ready for more challenging movement and concepts. The goal of this class is to further refine the qualities developed in Ballet 5, including performance quality, consistent use of the head and upper body, and body coordination. A greater focus will be placed on technical application in performance and expansion of movement versatility. It is recommended that dancers at this level take 5 ballet classes per week. Students in this level are welcome, but not required, to audition for CCB's two full-length ballet productions.

This class is for advancing dancers who have a thorough understanding of technique and are able to apply it. The goals for this class include improved performance quality, consistent use of the head and upper body, and more refined body coordination (especially between the upper and lower body). Dancers will begin to explore and practice character work and learn to apply it to movement. It is recommended that dancers at this level take 5 ballet classes per week. Students in this level are welcome, but not required, to audition for CCB's two full-length ballet productions.

Dancers who already have a thorough knowledge of elementary ballet start to establish a stronger technical foundation and begin to explore more advanced movement and concepts. Proper technique is emphasized through a full ballet class, and dancers begin to incorporate musicality, projection/performance quality, and artistic expression. Dancers may begin pointe class with the permission and approval of the instructor. It is recommended that dancers at this level take 4 ballet classes per week. Students in this level are welcome, but not required, to audition for CCB's two full-length ballet productions.

The goals of this class are similar to Ballet 2, but at a slightly higher level: to solidify good technical habits while building strength, flexibility, and overall body coordination. Higher level movement, combinations, and technical skills are introduced. It is recommended that dancers at this level take at least 3 ballet classes per week. Students in this level are welcome, but not required, to audition for CCB's two full-length ballet productions.

This class begins to transition young dancers into the full structure of a standard ballet class with increased exercises and vocabulary. The focus of this class is to create good technical habits while building strength and flexibility. This class will prepare dancers for more advance movement, while solidifying skills learned in Ballet 1. It is recommended that dancers at this level take 3 ballet classes per week. Students in this level are welcome, but not required, to audition for CCB's two full-length ballet productions.

This is the first level in which dancers begin to move through the rudimentary structure of a standard ballet class, including barre and center practice, while greatly expanding their knowledge of movement and terminology. The goal for this class is to solidify basic movements and develop greater awareness of technical concepts. It is recommended that dancers at this level take 2 ballet classes per week. Students in this level are welcome, but not required, to audition for CCB's two full-length ballet productions.

Girls and boys further develop the skills learned in Creative Movement with a heavier emphasis on ballet basics. The class structure includes more elements of a standard ballet class, including barre and center, in preparation for Ballet 1. Students are introduced to ballet etiquette, basic ballet exercises, and technical elements such as turnout and posture. This is a 45-minute or one-hour class. It is recommended that dancers at this level take 2 ballet classes per week. Students in this class are generally invited to perform in CCB's two full-length ballet productions.

This class allows girls and boys to be introduced to dance through the use of imagery, stories, and movement games. It is designed to address the child’s developmental needs while stimulating their imagination and introducing them to musicality, simple ballet movements, and locomotor skills. Children also focus on learning to follow directions, wait patiently, observe class etiquette, and dance as part of a group. This is a 45 minute class where children participate without a parent. Students in this class participate in a short informal in-studio performance at the end of the year.

The Elective Division offers classes in ballet, tap, and jazz/modern. To understand our class offerings more thoroughly, visit our CLASS DESCRIPTIONS.

Elective Division classes include ballet (up to 2 classes only for Ballet 1 and up), jazz, tap, and variations/stretch. These classes are priced individually and are already included in annual tuition for any dancer enrolled in the Student Division program.

Elective Division classes include ballet (up to 2 classes only for Ballet 1 and up), jazz, tap, and variations/stretch. These classes are priced individually and are already included in annual tuition for any dancer enrolled in the Student Division program.

Elective Division classes include ballet (up to 2 classes only for Ballet 1 and up), jazz, tap, and variations/stretch. These classes are priced individually and are already included in annual tuition for any dancer enrolled in the Student Division program.

Elective Division classes include ballet (up to 2 classes only for Ballet 1 and up), jazz, tap, and variations/stretch. These classes are priced individually and are already included in annual tuition for any dancer enrolled in the Student Division program.

CCB offers ballet, pointe, tap, and jazz/modern classes for adult students. To understand our class offerings more thoroughly, visit our CLASS DESCRIPTIONS.

The Adult Division offers a wide range of classes and levels to accommodate dancers of any age who wish to follow their passion for dance into adulthood. While classes are generally less formal, standards for training are equal to that of the Student Division.

The Adult Division offers a wide range of classes and levels to accommodate dancers of any age who wish to follow their passion for dance into adulthood. While classes are generally less formal, standards for training are equal to that of the Student Division.

The Adult Division offers a wide range of classes and levels to accommodate dancers of any age who wish to follow their passion for dance into adulthood. While classes are generally less formal, standards for training are equal to that of the Student Division.

Students are encouraged to attend all available classes in order to gain the most out of their training. Annual tuition is all inclusive and not charged per class, so students may take as many level-appropriate classes as they like, including tap and jazz/modern.

Starting in Ballet 1, dancers progress through continually more advanced material, culminating in preparation for life and training after graduation.

Pre-Ballet acts as a starting point for young dancers to begin exploring how to move and coordinate their bodies while gaining the knowledge and skills required to enter a more structured and formal ballet setting.

Creative Movement acts as a starting point for young dancers to begin exploring how to move and coordinate their bodies while gaining the knowledge and skills required to enter a more structured and formal ballet setting.