National Ballet Institute For The Arts

Founded in 1948 by founder/director Helen Moore, the National Ballet is Maryland's oldest professional ballet company. The mission of the NBIA is dedicated to the professional training of students, teachers and professionals in ballet, art and music.

Under the direction of Pamela Moore, CO- Chairman of the Board of Examiner for the Cecchetti Council of America, Diploma Fellow with the CCA (DFCCA) and Cecchetti USA (DFCUSA), the institute offers a thorough education in all aspects of ballet technique.Children may begin as young as age 3 in a pre-ballet program carefully designed to nurture a love for dance while developing coordination and musicality.

The National Ballet strictly adheres to theAnne Arundel County Public School System decisions concerning weather related closures. Please listen to the radio or check WTOP online for the latest updates. Your contribution will insure the existence of affordable arts educaion, performances and outreach programs for children, adults, senior citizens and special needs groups throughout Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia.

The Friends of the National Ballet (FNB or Friends) is the official volunteer and fundraising component of the National Ballet. The Friends is a network of extremely talented, dedicated, and hardworking volunteers. They are vital to the success and survival of the National Ballet. Recent cuts in grant money available to artistic groups have increased the importance and role of the Friends.

Your contribution will insure the existence of affordable arts education, performances and outreach programs for children, adults, senior citizens and special needs groups throughout Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia. Become a friend of the National Ballet by donating money securely through PayPal.