Brenda's Body Shop

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111 Weber Road

Oakland, Maryland 21550

33 programs

About Brenda's Body Shop

Brenda's Body Shop, located in Oakland, Maryland, offers a diverse and comprehensive range of dance and movement experiences for students of all ages. Dedicated to fostering a love for movement and performance, the studio provides robust programs in foundational styles such as Tap, Jazz, and Ballet, focusing on developing essential techniques, rhythm, and grace. For those seeking more dynamic and expressive forms, Brenda's Body Shop features Hip Hop and Lyrical dance classes, encouraging self-expression and powerful movement. The studio also incorporates Acrobatic Gymnastics, blending dance artistry with athletic prowess to build strength, flexibility, and excitement. For our youngest movers, the Kindermoves program (ages 2.9 to 5) introduces foundational dance and gymnastics through engaging props, themed sessions, and upbeat music, fostering independence and social interaction. The Move & Groove class (ages 18 months to 2.9 years) offers a nurturing environment for parents and tots to explore creative movement games and music. Students from kindergarten through high school can find their niche with programs like Kinderkicks and the Senior Dance program. While specific instructor names are not detailed, the studio emphasizes their talented individuals, encouraging potential students to explore instructor bios for more information. Brenda's Body Shop aims to provide a positive learning experience with a structured registration process, including special offerings like Kindermoves and Move-and-Groove with no initial registration fee. A comprehensive system guides older students through class selection based on age and grade, with clear details on schedules and requirements, ensuring accessibility and clear communication for all families.

Programs from Brenda's Body Shop

33 programs available

Classes

Sportaerobics

Black pants, fitted top, and supportive athletic shoes.

Gymnastics

Leotards or black pants and a fitted top. Gymnastics shoes.

Hip Hop

Workout attire and Converse-style shoes.

Jazz / Pom / Baton

Black pants, fitted top, and tan jazz shoes.

Ballet and Tap

Leotard with a skirt, tights, and ballet or tap shoes.

Boundless Energy
$75.00

Specialty classes meet twice a week

Tumbleweeds & Mat Mystics
$65.00

Specialty classes meet twice a week

Move-and-Groove

Kinder-Moves

Acro

Acrobatic Gymnastics , Acro for short, combines the beauty of dance and gymnastics in a partner sport that displays grace, strength, flexibility, and excitement. Class placement is based on skill level and experience and at the discretion of the studio director and instructor. This class was created for older students involved in high school sports who want to continue their love of dance and gymnastics.

Classes are offered two Sunday’s a month
Tumbleweeds

Tumbleweeds is our most advanced gymnastics program, geared for students who have mastered all the basic skills, including backhandsprings. The strength and flexibility work is intense, and students refine their current skills and continue progressions to learn new skills. The routines may be intricate, and regular attendance is required. The class meets twice a week, and instructor approval is needed to participate.

Friday 3:45-4:45 PM
Boundless Energy

Boundless Energy is a dance group perfect for girls ages 8-18 who want to explore life and dance experiences from unique travel and performance opportunities.

Friday 4:45-6:00 PM
MOVE & GROOVE
$60.00

Creative movement allows all children, boys and girls, to explore their sense of self and the environment. Parents and tots can move, play, and connect with other families. The multi-sensory, developmentally targeted movement will promote social, emotional, and physical awareness skills. Class is focused on the children; however, parents will have a special time to learn about their child’s unique view of the world and share experiences with other parents. Using movement games, music, rhythm, balls, scarves, obstacle courses, and other props will enhance your child's natural curiosity and creativity. Your child must be escorted and participate with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver each week.

Friday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Senior Dance Team
$65.00

Jazz

Jazz Bring the drama, bring the attitude, this class brings it all! Dancers learn to move with control and flair through stylized warm-ups, across-the-floor skills, and dynamic combos. Perfect for those who love ig leaps, bold moves, and being in the spotlight.

Monday 3:45-4:30 PM
Floor Gymnastics

Floor Gymnastics teaches students all the basic tumbling skills, such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, and handsprings. We also do many drills on strength, flexibility, and balance, all key of gymnastics success.

Monday 4:30-5:15 PM
Mat Mystics

Mat Mystics is an intermediate-level class that serves as a stepping stone for students who have mastered the basic skills and are working on handsprings. The strength and flexibility drills are increased in intensity. This class acts as a feeder program for our more advanced class, Tumbleweeds, and instructor approval is required to participate.

Monday 4:45-5:45 PM
Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop has evolved since the 70s from the streets into dance studios. This freestyle dance attracts so many with its upbeat, dramatic style. Our classes encourage self-expression with each move and combination. Students walk in, ready to dance, as they hear some of their favorite music playing to set the mood.

Monday 5:45-6:30 PM
Senior Dance

Senior Dance is designed for high school students and occasionally an upper middle school student if her skill level is adequate and space is available in the class.

Monday 6:30-8:00 PM
Senior Lyrical Dance
$65.00

Jazz: Grades 8-12 Senior Lyrical Dance

Senior Dance is designed for high school students and occasionally an upper middle school student if her skill level is adequate and space is available in the class.

Sundays 1:15 -3:00 PM
Tap Level 1

Tap This class is where music meets movement! Dancers will explore rhythm patterns, syncopation, and fancy footwork while developing great listening skills and sharp timing. Whether you’re a beginning or already now a time step or two. you’ll love the challenge and creativity that tap has to offer.

Thursday 5:00-5:30 PM
Tap

Tap This class is where music meets movement! Dancers will explore rhythm patterns, syncopation, and fancy footwork while developing great listening skills and sharp timing. Whether you’re a beginning or already now a time step or two. you’ll love the challenge and creativity that tap has to offer.

Thursday 5:00-5:30 PM
Ballet

Our ballet program builds strong, confident dancers through progressive levels that grow with your child. Each class emphasizes proper technique, musicality, and grace—always in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Thursday 5:30-6:00 PM
Tap Level 2

Tap This class is where music meets movement! Dancers will explore rhythm patterns, syncopation, and fancy footwork while developing great listening skills and sharp timing. Whether you’re a beginning or already now a time step or two. you’ll love the challenge and creativity that tap has to offer.

Thursday 5:30-6:00 PM
Ballet 2

Our ballet program builds strong, confident dancers through progressive levels that grow with your child. Each class emphasizes proper technique, musicality, and grace—always in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Thursday 6:00-6:45 PM
Ballet 3

Our ballet program builds strong, confident dancers through progressive levels that grow with your child. Each class emphasizes proper technique, musicality, and grace—always in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Thursday 6:45-7:30 PM
Sportaerobics

Sportaerobics is fun and upbeat, perfect for students who love to move. Sportaerobics is a signature and award-winning program at BBS. After each class, you’ll greet your child with a flushed face dripping with sweat. The format is fast-paced and challenging. Our program has levels, and students start with basic skills and combinations, which build in difficulty and complexity.

Tuesday 3:45-4:30 PM
Kinderkicks

Kinderkicks begins the year with students continuing where they left off in KinderMoves, participating in all the fun and familiar activities that made them love to move. We gradually increase the complexity of movement and duration. In the second half of the year, we will work together to create a…

Tuesday 5:15-6:00 PM
Tap Level 3

Tap This class is where music meets movement! Dancers will explore rhythm patterns, syncopation, and fancy footwork while developing great listening skills and sharp timing. Whether you’re a beginning or already now a time step or two. you’ll love the challenge and creativity that tap has to offer.

Tuesday 6:00-6:45 PM
Baton

Baton Twirling Available for agesBaton Twirling. Spin, toss, and shine! Baton Twirling combines the grace of dance, the precision of gymnastics, and the excitement of performing. Dancers will learn fundamental twirling skills, coordination, and timing while developing routines set to music. It’s the perfect blend of sparkle and skill, with opportunities to perform and build confidence every step of the way. Great for beginners and those ready to twirl to the next level!

Wednesday 4:15-4:45 PM
Boys Gymnastics

Flip, roll, jump, and climb! This high-energy class is designed just for boys, with a focus on strength, agility, coordination, and confidence. Dancers will learn basic tumbling skills, balance, vaulting, and more—all in a fast-paced, action-packed environment that keeps them moving and challenged. Perfect for boys who love to move, explore, and build skills in a fun and supportive setting !

Wednesday 5:15-5:50 PM

Courses

KINDERMOVES
$60.00

Kindermoves is a signature program at BBS and is an action-packed class using props like balls, scarves, parachutes, obstacle courses, and much more. Students are introduced to follow-along dances and gymnastics skills that increase in complexity with continued participation. Each six-week session may follow a specific theme. We use party lighting and upbeat music and relate by incorporating a current trend of characters or movie soundtrack. At the end of each class, you will greet your child in the lobby wearing a big smile and bursting with energy.

Thursday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Brenda's Body Shop?

Call Brenda's Body Shop at (301) 334-1275 or visit https://www.brendasbodyshop.com/.

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The quickest way is to call (301) 334-1275 or visit https://www.brendasbodyshop.com/.

What are Brenda's Body Shop's prices?

Classes at Brenda's Body Shop range from $60 to $75.

Does Brenda's Body Shop have a website?

Yes, you can find Brenda's Body Shop online at https://www.brendasbodyshop.com/.

What is Brenda's Body Shop's phone number?

You can phone Brenda's Body Shop at (301) 334-1275.