Youth Dance
Overview
Dance with us! Our programs provide high quality training in several genres of dance. We are committed to nurturing our students’ fullest potential by building skills and fueling their love of dance in a fun and supportive environment.
All classes are independent from our grown ups, but include a final showcase where our adults watch us perform what we have learned.
Below you will see youth dance program details and class offerings at both JCC locations. For more musical theatre options, please see Children’s Theatre Production Company – and for adult dance classes, please see Creative Expression Programs.
Dance at Owings Mills JCC
Winter Showcase for all fall classes will be on December 18th! View available class schedules and register:
RegisterAn introduction to ballet dance, classes focus on age-appropriate fundamentals of ballet including but not limited to flexibility, strength, poise, and grace. A fun filled 40 minutes, this class engages the child in dance activities incorporating music and props along with the beginnings of exploration of dance technique and ballet terminology.
A focus on the foundations of musical theatre in a fun, entertaining, and imaginative way! Every week, we begin every class with songs and games to train our tots about warming up in acting, voice, and dance. The last section of each class consists of learning a music and movement piece to age appropriate Broadway tunes, to eventually create a showcase of our very own. We hope that this class allows for our tots to aspire to the next big kid step, the CTPC Mini program for ages 5-6.
Introducing dancers to the structure of a traditional ballet class including basic barre, this class continues the understanding and execution of ballet terminology, as well as further improvement upon alignment. They will be challenged to retain choreography, as they will also be introduced to center work. The perfect continuation of Ballet Babies!
In this high energy class, dancers will focus on self expression and all elements of hip hop. This includes freestyle, popping/locking, and basic breakdancing. These basic techniques will help your dancer build confidence, strength, and balance. In this open level class, it is recommended that your child have minimal dance experience but is not required.
Guided by professional Habimah Artists In Residence, campers attend daily workshops in performing and visual arts, where they enhance their skills explore new horizons, and experience the wonders of the arts and the warmth of a supportive community.
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Presented in partnership with The Dance Academy of Baltimore, these classes offer a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Pointe, Tap and Modern Dance. With over 30 years’ experience, Ms. Sharon Lerner fuses dance and fun to instill students with a sense of confidence and self-discipline while providing expert instruction. We believe that proper dance and music instruction can benefit all children, helping to develop mind-body coordination, instilling a sense of confidence and promoting self-discipline.
For more information or to register, contact Sharon Lerner | 410.746.7232 | slerner6510@comcast.net
Learn more about The Dance Academy of Baltimore >
Ages 4-6 | Led by Ayala Goffin and Ms. Sharon Lerner of The Dance Academy of Baltimore
Ages 6-9 | This class is expected to return in Spring 2024. If you would like more information or to be notified when registration opens, please contact Laura Kurcfeld >
View available class schedules and register >
Questions? Contact Laura Kurcfeld >
Schedule
View More Dance ClassesBallet Babies (Ages 3-4) | Sundays
Basic Ballet (Grades K-2) | Sundays
Broadway Tots (Ages 3-4) | Sundays
ELC ONLY: Ballet Babies (Ages 3-4) | Mondays
Open Level Hip Hop (Grades 3-7) | Mondays
ELC ONLY: Broadway Tots (Ages 3-4) | Tuesdays
Hours
All Hours & SchedulesMembership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Holiday Hours
We have special hours for certain Jewish holidays and national holidays. View 2024-2025 holiday schedule
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28 – Closed
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3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
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Member & Guest Services: 410.559.3506
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Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Holiday Hours
We have special hours for certain Jewish holidays and national holidays. View Holiday Schedule >
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28 – Closed
Visit
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
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Call
Welcome Desk: 410.500.5900
Member & Guest Services: 410.500.5910
Stay Connected
To receive text alerts on your mobile device:
Building Closings/Delays: text “join alerts to 410.994.7654
Group Fitness Cancellations or Changes: text “join groupx to 410.994.7654
Pool Closings: text “join poolOM”or “join PoolPH” to 410.994.7654
Basketball Gym Closings: text “join basketball” to 410.994.7654
Pickleball Changes: text “join pickleball” to 410.994.7654
View our Guest Policy and Fees.
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Children’s Theatre Production Company
Students develop imagination, concentration, character, professionalism, and technique, while strengthening command of their body and voice in this supportive environment grounded in Jewish values.