Name: Session 1
Start: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Silver Spring

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Since 1971, MYB has been successfully preparing young dancers for a career in the performing arts as well as providing classes to dancers of all ages and levels, and by presenting professional quality, yet accessible, award-winning ballet performances, for the entire region.

Registration dates

Available

Opens: September 8, 2026

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Closes: June 4, 2027

About

The Pre-Professional Division builds on a student's technique by developing physical strength and refining vocabulary and performance quality. Pointe work is introduced in Level 4 and developed over the next four years, with supplemental classes in Variations, Repertoire, Partnering, Jazz, Modern, Pilates, and other street styles depending on the level. This area of the program offers classes specifically geared towards strength and partnering and includes pas de deux classes. Dancers are invited to perform in professional full-length productions, including The Nutcracker, Coppélia, Swan Lake, Paquita, and La Bayadère, and MYB does not charge performance participation or costuming fees. Registration is open throughout the year, with acceptance and placement determined by audition for new students and teacher recommendation for returning students, based on ability rather than age. Level 4 has three classes per week.

Required equipment

Female-identifying students: SoDanca Basic Tank Leotard with Princess Seams #SL11 (child) or #SL10 (adult) in raspberry; Capezio tights #1916C or #1916 in ballet pink or flesh tone; Pink or flesh tone ballet shoes (tights and shoes must match). Male-identifying students: Double Platinum Boys Short Sleeve T-Shirt #N7085 in white; Dance belt; Black tights/leggings; Thin white ankle socks; White ballet shoes

Prerequisites

Placement is by ability and new students require an audition.