Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Annapolis, MD
Founded in 1974, our school has been dedicated to cultivating excellence in classical ballet training through the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Our faculty consists of RAD-certified professionals with decades of combined experience in teaching and performance, ensuring students receive rigorous technical instruction aligned with international standards. We prioritize consistent faculty mentorship and age-appropriate curriculum development, offering structured pathways from early childhood through advanced vocational training.Our program emphasizes not only technical proficiency but also artistic expression, preparing students for examinations, performances, and potential careers in dance. With a legacy of community engagement through productions like our annual full-length ballets, we remain committed to making dance accessible to all ages and abilities while maintaining the highest pedagogical standards.
Services
Ballet Classes
RAD Examinations
Performance Training
Summer Workshops
Adult Dance Classes
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer Royal Academy of Dance-certified instruction with professionally trained faculty
- Our program includes age-appropriate curriculum from preschool through advanced levels
- We provide performance opportunities in annual full-length ballet productions
- Our faculty maintains decades of combined experience in dance education
- We prepare students for internationally recognized RAD examinations
Associations and certifications
- Royal Academy of Dance
Services
Ballet Classes
Structured ballet training following the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus for ages 3 through adulthood. Classes develop technical proficiency in classical ballet while fostering artistic expression and musicality. Multiple levels ensure progressive skill development from foundational movements to advanced vocational training.
RAD Examinations
Preparation for internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance examinations from Pre-Primary through Advanced II levels. Professional instructors guide students through technical requirements and performance standards required for successful certification assessments conducted by RAD examiners.
Performance Training
Specialized training for annual productions including The Nutcracker and original story ballets. Students develop performance skills through choreography rehearsals, stagecraft instruction, and collaborative dance production experiences under professional artistic direction.
Summer Workshops
Seasonal dance intensives focusing on technical refinement and artistic development. Workshops include guest instruction, choreography sessions, and performance preparation opportunities that complement regular curriculum requirements for dedicated dance students.
Adult Dance Classes
Ballet instruction for adult learners emphasizing technical fundamentals and physical fitness benefits. Classes accommodate varying experience levels while maintaining the structured pedagogy of the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum framework for mature students.
People
Lindsay Zetter Lucas
Artistic Director
RAD-certified instructor with 13+ years teaching experience. B.S. in Arts Management from Indiana University. Choreographs annual productions and directs school operations since 2023.
Gabriela D'Andrea
Ballet Instructor
RAD-certified teacher with international experience in Rome and Maryland. Completed Rambert Grades contemporary training. Teaches ballet and creative dance programs for diverse age groups.
Eileen Razzetti
Founder Emerita
Established school in 1974. Trained at Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Ballet School. Degree in design from SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology. Directed ABSA until 2022.
Christina Monteleone
Instructor
Former Pennsylvania Ballet performer with Rock School training. Developmental Psychology degree holder. Certified barre instructor teaching diverse dance styles to students of all ages.
Sarah Macdonald
Substitute Teacher
Ballet Theatre of Maryland performer 2013-2020. Liberal Studies graduate from Northeastern University. Certified in yoga and Pilates. Teaching ballet classes for over a decade.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We accept students aged 3-4 in Pre-Ballet 1 through 18+ in advanced vocational levels.
Are classes held at Maryland Hall?
Most classes are held at Maryland Hall, though temporary alternate locations may be used during facility closures.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Yes! Students participate in annual productions including The Nutcracker and original full-length ballets.
What dance styles do you teach?
Our curriculum focuses on classical ballet with character dance components per RAD syllabus requirements.
How are students placed in classes?
Students 6+ require staff placement evaluation to ensure appropriate level assignment based on experience.
