Name: Sunday 8:45am
Start: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Bethesda

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Bethesda Conservatory of Dance is a Bethesda, MD studio directed by Colleen Snyder, a Dance Masters of America-certified instructor with a dance/movement therapy background. Its stated mission is to ‘provide low pressure, high quality dance instruction’ in a kind, encouragement-based setting for recreational and aspiring dancers from age 2 through teens in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro and hip hop. It has won a Best of Bethesda Award and runs a September-to-June season plus summer programs.

About

In our Intro to Ballet, dancers begin to explore the ballet basics in a structured & encouraging environment. We introduce ballet steps, posture, and terminology, helping children develop coordination, balance, and confidence through repetition and positive guidance. Each class includes a fun & focused mix of warm-up exercises at the barre, stretching, simple center work, and movement across the floor—like turns, leaps, and expressive dancing. Dancers also learn to take turns, listen to directions, and move together as a group, laying a strong foundation for future ballet training. Your child will learn one dance routine to perform in our Spring Recital—a special chance to shine on stage and celebrate their progress!

Required equipment

Boys: Black dance pants (or tights for age 10 and up), white t-shirt, black ballet shoes. Girls: Any solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.