Dear Dancer,
Welcome to the Dance Conservatory of Maryland (DCM)! We take pride in our training philosophy that encompasses a “whole-student” approach designed to:

• Promote the highest standards of classroom behavior.
  
• Assist students’ discovery of their strengths and challenges.
  
• Provide performance opportunities through Harford Ballet Company (HBC), a non-profit ballet company.
  
• Create a nurturing and professional atmosphere where our people provide leadership, mentorship and friendships.
  

It is our unique blend of people, programs and passion that allow dreams to become reality. Our desire is to help you reach your goals and awaken the great talents that may be hiding within! 

Summer Program information is now available! Check it out here.

We are now accepting registration for the 2008- 2009 school year. We will be offering classes in Ballet, Modern/ Lyrical, Tap, Jazz and Hip hop as well as our Parent/ Tot (ages 2-3), Creative Movement and PreBallet. If you would like to receive our brochure and registration packet, please contact the office. Our classes will fill quickly so early registration is strongly encouraged!

Dance Conservatory of Maryland Open House featuring a FREE performance of the Harford Ballet Company
August 28, 2008 at 7:30 pm

Come and check our our brand new third studio and newly renovated office space. Guests will have the opportunity to meet our teachers and learn more about the program. Please join us for an evening of free entertainment!

DCM History

DCM was founded in 1996 under the name Harford Ballet Conservatory and was a program of ballet solely dedicated to the professional and preprofessional student. Since this time, DCM has grown to a program that embraces other dance disciplines and offers levels suited to various interests. DCM has relocated from a 500 square foot to a 5,000 square foot facility to accommodate its amazing growth. A DCM dancer can perform professionally, earn scholarships to major professional schools, colleges and universities, and enrich the artistic and cultural life of the community. Already dancers from our training have been accepted at the following reputable institutions for their dance talent:

• Ballet Theater of Maryland
• Baltimore School for the Arts
• Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
• Dayton Ballet II
• Edward Stewart Memorial Scholarship recipient
• Harid Conservatory
• Houston Ballet
• Julliard School, Goucher College
• Mercyhurst College
• Miami City Ballet.
• Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet

Main Studio


Main Studio