PROGRAMS & CLASSES
Our Professional Program runs from September through May and provides comprehensive, progressive training for dancers seeking consistent development and a structured dance education. Students receive focused instruction designed to build technical strength, musicality, artistry, and performance skills. The season culminates with our annual concert and includes additional performance and enrichment opportunities.
Pre-Professional
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Our Enrichment Program offers 6–8 week courses for youth and adults who wish to explore dance, continue training, or participate in a flexible format. These courses provide quality instruction in a supportive environment for dancers at various experience levels.
Dance
Exploration
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Our adult classes are designed for individuals of all experience levels—from those taking their very first dance class to seasoned dancers returning to the studio. Whether your goal is to improve fitness, develop new skills, express yourself through movement, or simply enjoy the art of dance, our experienced faculty provides exceptional instruction in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Adult
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YOUR TEACHERS
Moniq Bevans
• Modern
• Enrichment
• Jazz
• Repertory
Years with MS
Diedre Nyota Dawkins is a 2003 N.Y.C. Bessie Award winner for outstanding dance performance and a 2016 recipient of the President Obama Lifetime Achievement Award for National and Community Service. She is also the 2020 Evidence Award recipient for Artistic Expression with the theme “Sistas Prepared, Positioned and Pivotal for Such a Time as This”. She is the founder and director of “Dance is Healing” a mentorship program for middle school girls and was voted 2016 Teacher of the Year at ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School. Diedre graduated from The N.Y.C. High School of the Performing Arts and received her B.F.A. in dance from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and her M.F.A. in choreography and performance from The University of Maryland College Park.
NaTori Blackman
• Modern
• Repertory
• Adult Jazz Fitness
Years with MS
Diedre Nyota Dawkins is a 2003 N.Y.C. Bessie Award winner for outstanding dance performance and a 2016 recipient of the President Obama Lifetime Achievement Award for National and Community Service. She is also the 2020 Evidence Award recipient for Artistic Expression with the theme “Sistas Prepared, Positioned and Pivotal for Such a Time as This”. She is the founder and director of “Dance is Healing” a mentorship program for middle school girls and was voted 2016 Teacher of the Year at ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School. Diedre graduated from The N.Y.C. High School of the Performing Arts and received her B.F.A. in dance from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and her M.F.A. in choreography and performance from The University of Maryland College Park.
RECOMMENdEd CLASSES
Morton Street dance Center
Monday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 11:00am-5:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am-2:30pm
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 108
Baltimore, MD 21211
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Jazz
Perfect for dancers interested in trying jazz dance, this short-term class introduces jazz technique, musicality, turns, jumps, and performance skills through fun and energetic combinations.
The below information provides an outline for our program structure and class offerings. Once you've selected your classes, we will review and approve your registration.
Levels 1 & Above: Placement is based on ability, experience, and technical development rather than age alone. New students may schedule a placement evaluation with the Director before registering.
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