Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premier Ballet Training and Performances in Bowie, MD
Founded in 1948 by Helen Moore, our organization stands as Maryland's oldest professional ballet company and training institution. We deliver artistic excellence through performances spanning classical to contemporary works while providing comprehensive ballet education for students aged 3 to adults. Our Cecchetti-certified curriculum, directed by Pamela Moore, develops technical mastery and artistic expression through graded syllabi, teacher certification programs, and supplemental theater arts training.With community partnerships and funding from state arts councils, we maintain affordable access to ballet education and outreach programs serving diverse populations across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Our faculty includes industry professionals in costume design, production, and publicity, ensuring students receive holistic training aligned with professional standards.
Services
Ballet Training
Cecchetti Method
Adult Classes
Summer Camps
Master Classes
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- 77 years of professional ballet training experience
- Cecchetti Council of America certified instructors and exams
- Professional division with performance quality emphasis
- Community partnerships with state arts councils
- Comprehensive curriculum including theater arts and stretch classes
Services
Ballet Training
Our ballet training programs cater to ages 3 through adult with structured levels from Creative Movement to Diploma certification. Students develop technical mastery through daily classes in classical technique, pointe work, and performance preparation. The curriculum integrates theater arts and stretch classes to enhance artistic expression and physical conditioning.
Cecchetti Method
As Cecchetti Council of America certified instructors, we offer the complete graded syllabus from Primary through Diploma levels. This scientifically structured method builds technical precision while developing musicality and artistic interpretation through progressive exercises and theoretical study.
Adult Classes
Teen and adult division classes accommodate all skill levels from beginner to advanced. These sessions focus on physical conditioning, mental control, and artistic appreciation through ballet technique and specialized stretch classes designed for mature bodies.
Summer Camps
Seasonal intensive programs provide concentrated training during summer months. Participants receive daily technique classes, master instruction from guest artists, and performance preparation while engaging with professional dancers and instructors in an immersive environment.
Master Classes
Guest artist master classes offer specialized instruction in specific techniques, choreography, or performance skills. These workshops provide unique learning opportunities with industry professionals, focusing on advanced technical development and artistic interpretation.
People
Pamela Moore
Director
Cecchetti Council of America CO-Chairman with DFCCA and DFCUSA certifications, Pamela directs the institute's training programs and artistic vision while maintaining professional standards in ballet education.
Kirsten Koerner
Assistant Director
Supports program administration and curriculum implementation, ensuring alignment with the institute's educational mission and professional training standards.
Gary Fry Jr.
Technical Director
Manages production elements and technical aspects of performances, bringing expertise in stagecraft and theatrical presentation to support the company's artistic productions.
Kathleen Parker
Costume Designer
Responsible for costume creation and maintenance, contributing to the artistic presentation of performances through detailed costume design and construction expertise.
Kimmary MacLean
Publicity Director
Handles marketing and public relations, ensuring effective communication of the institute's programs and performances to the community and media outlets.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for ballet training?
We offer programs for children starting at age 3 through adult learners, with graded levels from Creative Movement to Diploma level instruction.
Do you offer professional dance career preparation?
Yes, our Professional Division includes Cecchetti-Vaganova training from Elementary through Diploma levels with performance quality emphasis and teacher certification pathways.
What dance techniques do you teach?
Our curriculum focuses on the Cecchetti method with additional instruction in Russian and Danish techniques, contemporary ballet, and character dance.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Students participate in annual productions and receive training in performance quality techniques, pas de deux, and variation work.
How do I register for classes?
Registration is available online through Dance Studio Pro. Placement auditions are required for students with prior training at registration time.
Reviews (2)
Beth Wills
Oct 30, 2017
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Disregard the previous review of NBIA! My daughter has been attending classes at NBIA for over 3 years. With the help and dedication of her talented teachers, she passed her Grade I Cecchetti exam last year (age 8) and is preparing to take her Grade II exams this spring. The students and teachers perform several times, at various locations, throughout the community to share their love of dancing with others. Highly recommend!
Sara Steffens
Jul 01, 2016
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BEWARE: Do not buy tickets to productions here. The name National Ballet is designed to scam internet ticket buyers into believing they are buying tickets to professional theater productions of shows such as the Nutcracker. The so-called "cabaret seating" is a few rows of folding chairs set up in a tiny strip mall dance studio. The owner refuses to refund those taken in by the misleading promotions of these productions. We were not the first to fall for this scam and won't be the last. Shame on the National Ballet Institute of Edgewater MD.
