Adult
Home to one of the largest adult dance programs of its type in the region, MYB provides classes in Ballet, Stretch, Floor Barre®, and more to adult students, first-timers through professionals (ages 13 to 90+). Drop-in classes are offered 7-days a week year-round. The Adult Program also offers enrollment classes, workshops, and adult intensives, with visiting guest instructors, for both professional and recreational dancers.
MYB offers several ways for our Adult community of dancers to take class: LIVE In-Studio & Virtual Drop-In Classes, ON-DEMAND Virtual Classes, and DANCERS AT HOME Virtual Classes.
Adult Class Descriptions
Intro to Ballet I – A class for true beginners. Learn the basic fundamentals of classical ballet.
Intro to Ballet II – A basic class that builds upon the fundamentals taught in our Intro to Ballet I level. Classes are slow and thorough to ensure proper alignment and understanding.
Beginner Ballet – Beginner class for students who studied at the Intro Ballet level or are coming back to ballet studies. It is structured as a traditional class; basic vocabulary at barre which builds to adage, pirouettes and small and large jumps in the centre.
Beginner II Ballet – Lower level class for those comfortable with a basic barre and center. Upper level students can take for maintenance, rehab, or to focus on technique.
Advanced Beginner Ballet – A continuing class for students who have knowledge of ballet. This class includes more complex material than Beginner II.
Intermediate Ballet – A class for students who are comfortable with ballet curriculum and can move easily through the barre and center.
Stretch – Slow-paced with emphasis on deep breathing and alignment to increase your circulation and balance, provide better joint range and muscle function; enhance your overall sense of well-being.
Stretch & Relax – Take care of your mind and body with just over an hour of lengthening and breath. Gentle enough for beginners (or for the super stressed and tight) and challenging enough for dancers and other athletes. This class includes a focus on shoulders, necks, and hip flexors – all the places we are tightening up.
Floor-Barre® – Led by a certified instructor, this class combines ballet with anatomical principles of alignment and muscle sense. By lying on the floor, without the pressure of gravity, Floor Barre strengthens and properly corrects the placement of the pelvis, hips and back and helps release tension throughout the body. This class is gentle, yet effective, low-impact, and appropriate for dancers and non-dancers.
LIVE In-Studio & Virtual Drop-in Class Schedule
ON-DEMAND Virtual Classes
Take recorded classes from MYB faculty whenever you’d like and enjoy as often as you’d like for seven days. Rent an On-Demand class for $20 using your (free) Vimeo account. New classes will be added often.
DANCERS AT HOME Virtual Classes
In response to COVID-19 closing our doors MYB recorded several videos for our dancers to take at home. These classes offered in various levels taught by MYB faculty are now available on our Vimeo Dancers at Home page. While payment is not required, we hope participants will consider making a donation.
“I can’t think of a better adult ballet experience than that of MYB! The adult program not only technically challenges, accommodates and nurtures each adult dancer but the live musical accompaniment is positively stellar. Thank you MYB for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide quality adult classes. I appreciate you!!” –Kristin
“Attentive teaching. Focusing on gaining ability, achieving personal growth, simultaneously avoiding actions that result in injury. However, laughter at mistakes lightens the engagement with teachers and classmates. Glorious Music!” -Mary Anne
“Thirty years ago I learned my very first ballet steps when I began classes at MYB. The teachers treated everyone with such respect and thoughtfulness. To this day that remains true and the piano accompanists bring an added level of joy to our dancing. I am in my mid 60’s now and still dancing. I have nothing but eternal gratitude for the faculty, staff and pianists at MYB.” -Leslie
“As an MYB student for nearly 30 years, ballet is my secret to growing older gracefully. Every class offers a gentle warm up with a physically and mentally challenging center.” -Caroline
“Everyone at MYB is absolutely fabulous! They take adult dancers seriously and give unparalleled instruction! If you have never taken ballet before, or if you are a professional, there is a class for you. The MYB community is terrific; a real ballet home for us all.” -Cathy
Learn More
For Adult Program questions or assistance with Adult classes email: adult@marylandyouthballet.org.