Arts & Culture

Age 3 | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

This course stimulates the imagination and inspires creativity, while exploring the movement through words, images, and storytelling. Students will examine, interpret and demonstrate fine and gross motor skills through the five dance elements: Body, Space, Time, Energy and Force.

6 participant minimum. Children must be potty trained.

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org 

Ages 3-6. Students will be introduced to the structure of ballet class etiquette, and basic ballet terminology as well as developmentally appropriate exercises that emphasize musicality. Final class is a demo for family and friends.

8 weeks | Weinberg Park Heights JCC

Questions? Contact phyouth@jcc.org | 410.500.5917

Register for Girls Ballet (age 3-6) PH Classes

Age 4. Developing a deeper comprehension and application of the five Dance Elements (Body, Space, Time, Energy and Force), students achieve their creative voice while beginning to articulate the fundational movements of dance technique. Curriculum is literacy-based with a new educational theme each semester. 6 participant minimum.

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Ages 2.5-3 and 4-6. Your child will have a blast in this fun and energetic lesson! Students will learn ballet  and coordination while practicing leaps, jumps, and positions. All dance and music will be age appropriate and fun!

8 weeks | Weinberg Park Heights JCC

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Questions? Contact phyouth@jcc.org | 410.500.5917

Age 5. Stimulate the imagination and ignite creativity in our dance masterpiece-inspired program class! Dance Fundamentals focuses on teaching students the basic structure of a dance class, movement sequencing, proper placement and position of feet and arms. Students will learn beginner ballet, modern and jazz technique and terminology through famous Ballet, Modern, and Jazz Masterpieces. 6 participant minimum.

Questions? Contact: Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Ages 6-8. Oldest codified technique to date; classes will focus primarily on developing a strong technical foundation, while emphasizing proper alignment, strength, and musicality. 

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Ages 6-8. Classes will focus on strong Jazz technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of Jazz isolations, syncopated rhythms and stylistic approach in execution of movement. Prior movement experience is suggested, but not required.

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Ages 6-8. A truly American dance form, Tap dance is a culmination of Irish Step Dancing and African dance developed during the 1900's in the U.S. Students will be introduced basic tap dance technique, while developing rhythmic skills and musicality. 6 participant minimum. (Prior movement experience is suggested, but not required.)

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Ages 6-8. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of hip hop vocabulary and movement. This high energy class will incorporate stretching, isolations, self-expression, and hip hop combinations. No dance experience is required.

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Ages 8-10. Classes will focus on strong Jazz technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of Jazz isolations, syncopated rhythms and stylistic approach in execution of movement. Minimum of one year ballet experience required.

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Ages 9-11. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of hip hop vocabulary and movement. This high energy class will incorporate stretching, isolations, self-expression, and hip hop combinations. No dance experience is required.

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Ages 9-11. Oldest codified technique to date; classes will focus primarily on developing a strong technical foundation, while emphasizing proper alignment, strength, and musicality. Minimum of two years ballet experience required. 6 participant minimum.

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Ages 11-13. Oldest codified technique to date; classes will focus primarily on developing a strong technical foundation, while emphasizing proper alignment, strength, and musicality. Minimum of two years ballet experience required. 6 participant minimum.

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

Adult Tap Technique: A truly American dance form, Tap dance is a combination of Irish Step Dancing and African dance developed during the 1900s in the U.S. You will be introduced to basic tap dance technique, while developing rhythmic skills and musicality.

Questions? Contact Melissa Seltzer | 410.559.3593 | mseltzer@jcc.org

For more information contact Melissa Seltzer 410.559.3593 or email  Mseltzer@jcc.org. To register, contact Marilyn Zvili at 410.559.3510 or email mzvili@jcc.org.