Deidre Byrne, Artistic Director & Principal
Children
Early Dance & Introductory
Ages 2-9
Youth
Levels 1 – 3
Ages 8-12
Pre-professional
Levels 4 – 8
Ages 11-18
MYB EXTENSION
Teen Classes & Electives
Ages 12-18
Summer at MYB
- Classes, Camps, Intensives for ages 2-16
- Beginner-Advanced Levels
- Performance Opportunities at Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
- Registration is open!
AUDITION required for students new to MYB ages 8+
Adult Program
Classes in Ballet, Stretch, Floor Barre®, and more for adult students first-timers through professionals (ages 13 to 90+). Drop-in classes are offered 7-days a week year-round.
Gala 2026
Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Maryland Youth Ballet.
Love, Joy, Dance – Gala 2026
Saturday, March 21
Manor Country Club, Rockville
Spring Concert
This April join MYB for an exciting Spring Concert featuring the timeless tale of Cinderella. Also presenting We Choose to Go to the Moon by Dana Thai Soon Burgess, and excerpts from the classic ballet Paquita.
April 18-19, 2026
Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
Montgomery College, Rockville
News and Updates
Masterclass
Broadway Theatre Jazz Masterclass with Broadway Alum Ben Bogen Friday, March 6 7:30-9:00 pm $30...
Free Boys Class
FREE Trial Class for Boys Saturday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 Intro (ages 6-10): 1:45-2:45pm Level 1/2...
Stretch & Relax
Navigating Job Loss? MYB is once again offering a complimentary or pay-as-you-can Virtual Stretch...
Rentals
Studio space is available to rent in MYB's state of the art facility. Learn more about the space...
Weather Policy
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EMERGENCY CLOSURE POLICY Updated February 2026IF THERE IS NO ANNOUNCEMENT...
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About Us
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.
Honorary Advisory Council
MYB’s Honorary Advisory Council is made up of individuals chosen for their professional experience and dedication to ballet and dance. They offer a unique and specialized expertise to the MYB Board of Directors in an advisory role.
Learn more about these exceptional individuals.