Summer 2026
Prep Co. Ballet and Choreo. Tech.
Summer technique class for Prep Company dancers. Dancers will also be enrolled in the corequisite class, LETT I.
*Invitation to Prep Company required prior to enrollment. Dancers interested in Prep Company requirements should email dance@taneytowndancecenter.com for more information.
Summer technique class for Prep Company dancers. Dancers will also be enrolled in the corequisite class, LETT I.
*Invitation to Prep Company required prior to enrollment. Dancers interested in Prep Company requirements should email dance@taneytowndancecenter.com for more information.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Corner Studio 1 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
LETT I
*Required footwear:
tan jazz shoes
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
black or tan convertible tights
black booty shorts, jazz pants, leggings, or capris
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear, and must be removed upon request of the instructor.)
*Required footwear:
tan jazz shoes
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
black or tan convertible tights
black booty shorts, jazz pants, leggings, or capris
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear, and must be removed upon request of the instructor.)
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Corner Studio 2 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
LETT II
*Required footwear:
none, dancers are barefoot
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
black or tan convertible tights
black booty shorts, leggings, or capris
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear.)
LETT (Leaps, Extensions, Turns, and Technique) II is for the intermediate/advanced dancer seeking to learn more intense leaps and work with more focused intent on their flexibility. Dancers learn how to safely execute leaps, extensions, and turns in proper alignment and body control to avoid injury. LETT II enrollment is limited to intermediate through advanced dancers that are enrolled in at least one other class on the current schedule.
*Required footwear:
none, dancers are barefoot
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
black or tan convertible tights
black booty shorts, leggings, or capris
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear.)
LETT (Leaps, Extensions, Turns, and Technique) II is for the intermediate/advanced dancer seeking to learn more intense leaps and work with more focused intent on their flexibility. Dancers learn how to safely execute leaps, extensions, and turns in proper alignment and body control to avoid injury. LETT II enrollment is limited to intermediate through advanced dancers that are enrolled in at least one other class on the current schedule.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Corner Studio 1 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Yoga for YOU
Drop-in tuition: $18.00/class payable at the studio or online.
*Required footwear:
none
*Required attire:
comfortable activewear
Drop-in tuition: $18.00/class payable at the studio or online.
*Required footwear:
none
*Required attire:
comfortable activewear
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Corner Studio 1 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Intro. to Pre-Pointe
*Directrice evaluation and approval required.*
*Directrice approval required prior to enrollment.
*Required footwear:
Pre-pointe students- none, dancers are barefoot **Dancers will also need a Theraband.**
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
pink convertible tights
(optional: black ballet skirt or booty shorts)
*Hair:
pulled back in a bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear and removed upon instructor request.)
*Directrice evaluation and approval required.*
*Directrice approval required prior to enrollment.
*Required footwear:
Pre-pointe students- none, dancers are barefoot **Dancers will also need a Theraband.**
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
pink convertible tights
(optional: black ballet skirt or booty shorts)
*Hair:
pulled back in a bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear and removed upon instructor request.)
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Corner Studio 1 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Find Your Groove
Is your child ready to take their dance moves from the living room to the dance studio, but not quite sure which genre they want to study? “Find Your Groove” is a chance to explore Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap through our Summer Session to find which style ignites their passion.
This 6-week workshop is curated for beginning dancers with little or no dance studio experience, to explore many of the genres we offer in our academic season with no pressure and lots of fun!
Suggested attire:
Leotard and dance shorts, or fitted athletic wear (must allow for full range of motion).
Optional:
Footless or convertible tights (dancers need to be able to dance barefooted).
Shoes:
Ballet and tap shoes are suggested.
Is your child ready to take their dance moves from the living room to the dance studio, but not quite sure which genre they want to study? “Find Your Groove” is a chance to explore Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap through our Summer Session to find which style ignites their passion.
This 6-week workshop is curated for beginning dancers with little or no dance studio experience, to explore many of the genres we offer in our academic season with no pressure and lots of fun!
Suggested attire:
Leotard and dance shorts, or fitted athletic wear (must allow for full range of motion).
Optional:
Footless or convertible tights (dancers need to be able to dance barefooted).
Shoes:
Ballet and tap shoes are suggested.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Corner Studio 1 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Jazz Funk
Jazz Funk is a unique fusion of hip hop and jazz into one high-energy class that helps develop each dancer's confidence in their style and performance ability. Dancers should have at least one year of dance experience prior to enrolling in Jazz Funk.
*Required footwear:
tan jazz shoes
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
black or tan convertible tights
black booty shorts, jazz pants, leggings, or capris
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear, and must be removed upon request of the instructor.)
Jazz Funk is a unique fusion of hip hop and jazz into one high-energy class that helps develop each dancer's confidence in their style and performance ability. Dancers should have at least one year of dance experience prior to enrolling in Jazz Funk.
*Required footwear:
tan jazz shoes
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
black or tan convertible tights
black booty shorts, jazz pants, leggings, or capris
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear, and must be removed upon request of the instructor.)
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Corner Studio 1 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Ready to DANCE
Does your favorite toddler twirl, march, and tip-toe everywhere? Never met a beat that didn’t make them shake their booty?
Maybe it’s time to try a dance class!
This three-day workshop is designed for an introduction to our studio spaces, faculty, and class routine, to allow your little one to experience class before enrolling for a full season.
Athletic wear and bare feet are preferred, leotards and ballet shoes are welcome.
Does your favorite toddler twirl, march, and tip-toe everywhere? Never met a beat that didn’t make them shake their booty?
Maybe it’s time to try a dance class!
This three-day workshop is designed for an introduction to our studio spaces, faculty, and class routine, to allow your little one to experience class before enrolling for a full season.
Athletic wear and bare feet are preferred, leotards and ballet shoes are welcome.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Corner Studio 2 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Nutcracker in July
It’s Christmas time, in JULY!
We all love the beloved Christmas ballet tale, The Nutcracker. Why wait until the holiday season?
Join us in learning the story and dances from this historical and classic tale. Dancers will explore the Land of Sweets as well as recreating the story of Clara and her adventures.
Young dancers who enroll in this workshop may be eligible for an opportunity to perform in our annual holiday program “The Snow Ball” in December, after completing this workshop and enrolling in a ballet class for our 2026-2027 academic season that begins in September.
**Leotard and tights (or the equivalent) dance attire is suggested. Ballet shoes are recommended.**
It’s Christmas time, in JULY!
We all love the beloved Christmas ballet tale, The Nutcracker. Why wait until the holiday season?
Join us in learning the story and dances from this historical and classic tale. Dancers will explore the Land of Sweets as well as recreating the story of Clara and her adventures.
Young dancers who enroll in this workshop may be eligible for an opportunity to perform in our annual holiday program “The Snow Ball” in December, after completing this workshop and enrolling in a ballet class for our 2026-2027 academic season that begins in September.
**Leotard and tights (or the equivalent) dance attire is suggested. Ballet shoes are recommended.**
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Corner Studio 1 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Kicking it K-Pop and Kawaii Style
Join us for a fun crossover of K-Pop music and Kawaii crafts while we show you HOW IT’S DONE.
We’re not hiding PATTERNS, we’re exploring them through music and creativity and it’s gonna be GOLDEN!
Dancers should wear athletic or dance attire that they can safely and comfortably move in a full range of motion.
Jazz or Hip Hop shoes may be worn, or dancers may participate barefoot.
*Street shoes are not permitted.
Join us for a fun crossover of K-Pop music and Kawaii crafts while we show you HOW IT’S DONE.
We’re not hiding PATTERNS, we’re exploring them through music and creativity and it’s gonna be GOLDEN!
Dancers should wear athletic or dance attire that they can safely and comfortably move in a full range of motion.
Jazz or Hip Hop shoes may be worn, or dancers may participate barefoot.
*Street shoes are not permitted.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Corner Studio 2 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Mini Movers
Ballet and Tap combination class.
*Required footwear:
black tap shoes AND pink or flesh tone ballet shoes
*Required attire:
any leotard
ballet pink or tan tights
optional ballet skirt or booty shorts
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
**PLEASE LABEL YOUR DANCER'S SHOES**
Ballet and Tap combination class.
*Required footwear:
black tap shoes AND pink or flesh tone ballet shoes
*Required attire:
any leotard
ballet pink or tan tights
optional ballet skirt or booty shorts
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
**PLEASE LABEL YOUR DANCER'S SHOES**
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Corner Studio 2 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Pre-Pointe / Pointe I
*Directrice approval required prior to enrollment.
*Required footwear:
Pointe I students- pointe shoes as recommended by fitting appointment
Pre-pointe students- none, dancers are barefoot
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
pink tights
(optional: black ballet skirt or booty shorts)
*Hair:
pulled back in a bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear, and must be removed upon request of the instructor.)
*Directrice approval required prior to enrollment.
*Required footwear:
Pointe I students- pointe shoes as recommended by fitting appointment
Pre-pointe students- none, dancers are barefoot
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
pink tights
(optional: black ballet skirt or booty shorts)
*Hair:
pulled back in a bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear, and must be removed upon request of the instructor.)
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Corner Studio 1 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Dance Company Ballet and Choreography Technique*
*Audition and invitation to one of our student Dance Companies is required prior to enrolling.
*Required footwear:
foot thongs, tan jazz shoes, pink or flesh tone ballet shoes (additional requirements as determined by the Company Director)
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
tan convertible tights
black booty shorts
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear, and must be removed upon request of the Company Director.)
*Audition and invitation to one of our student Dance Companies is required prior to enrolling.
*Required footwear:
foot thongs, tan jazz shoes, pink or flesh tone ballet shoes (additional requirements as determined by the Company Director)
*Required attire:
black leotard (any style)
tan convertible tights
black booty shorts
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
(A t-shirt or tank top may be worn over the leotard during warm-up but must be black, gray, or TDC spirit wear, and must be removed upon request of the Company Director.)
Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Corner Studio 2 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Intro. to Foundations
Ballet and Tap combination class.
*Required footwear:
black tap shoes AND pink or flesh tone ballet shoes
*Required attire:
any leotard
ballet pink or tan tights
optional ballet skirt or booty shorts
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
**PLEASE LABEL YOUR DANCER'S SHOES**
Ballet and Tap combination class.
*Required footwear:
black tap shoes AND pink or flesh tone ballet shoes
*Required attire:
any leotard
ballet pink or tan tights
optional ballet skirt or booty shorts
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
**PLEASE LABEL YOUR DANCER'S SHOES**
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Corner Studio 2 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center
Foundations
Dancers will explore ballet, modern, tap, and jazz foundations throughout the six weeks of this combination class.
*Required footwear:
black tap shoes AND pink or flesh tone ballet shoes
*Required attire:
any leotard
ballet pink or tan tights
optional ballet skirt or booty shorts
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
**PLEASE LABEL YOUR DANCER'S SHOES**
Dancers will explore ballet, modern, tap, and jazz foundations throughout the six weeks of this combination class.
*Required footwear:
black tap shoes AND pink or flesh tone ballet shoes
*Required attire:
any leotard
ballet pink or tan tights
optional ballet skirt or booty shorts
*Hair:
pulled back, away from the face, in a ponytail or bun
**PLEASE LABEL YOUR DANCER'S SHOES**
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Corner Studio 2 (2 Frederick Street)
Taneytown Dance Center
Taneytown Dance Center