Business Details
Your Premier Dance School in Forest Hill, MD
Forest Hill Dance has been cultivating artistic excellence and technical proficiency in dancers aged 3-18 since our establishment. Our Performance Program offers year-round training with recital participation, while Recreation Classes provide flexible session-based learning without performance commitments. Summer Camps and Evening Intensives cater to varying schedules, with specialized instruction for ages 3-11. Our certified instructors deliver comprehensive training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Pointe, emphasizing proper technique and creative expression.We maintain two professional studios with sprung floors and barres at our 2213 Commerce Road facility. Through Pirouette Productions, we present family-oriented pre-professional dance theater experiences like our annual Peter Pan production. Our placement system ensures students progress at appropriate skill levels, requiring Ballet study for all participants. With seven instructors and over 70 weekly classes, we serve 200+ dancers while maintaining community engagement through local performances and fundraising events.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Instruction
Jazz Dance
Modern Technique
Lyrical Choreography
Hip Hop Workshops
Pointe Training
Summer Camps
Performance Program
Pirouette Productions
Highlights and features
- We offer certified instructors with professional dance performance backgrounds
- Our placement system ensures appropriate skill-level progression for all students
- We provide diverse dance genres including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop
- We maintain two professional studios with sprung floors and barre systems
- Our Pirouette Productions presents annual pre-professional theater productions
Services
Performance Program
Our year-long Performance Program runs September to May with recital participation. Dancers train weekly in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and other genres, culminating in spring productions. This program requires costume purchases and additional performance fees while developing technical proficiency and stage presence through structured choreography.
Recreation Classes
Flexible recreation classes operate in 6-12 week sessions without recital commitments. These classes focus on fundamental dance skills and creative expression in Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Participants receive technical training while enjoying a less intensive schedule compared to performance programs, with in-studio showcases for families.
Summer Camps
Half-day summer camps serve ages 3-11 with dance instruction and creative activities. Campers learn multiple dance styles while developing coordination and self-expression. The program includes supervised activities and performance elements, providing both educational and recreational experiences during summer months at our Commerce Road facility.
Ballet Instruction
Comprehensive Ballet training forms the foundation for all dance styles at Forest Hill Dance. Classes progress from Creative Movement through Pointe levels, emphasizing proper technique and posture. Certified instructors use established methodologies to develop dancers' flexibility, strength, and artistic expression in both recreational and performance tracks.
Pirouette Productions
Pirouette Productions presents annual pre-professional dance theater productions like Peter Pan. Open to dancers 11+, this program combines technical training with theatrical performance experience. Participants rehearse for community shows at local theaters, developing stagecraft skills while performing classic stories through dance and choreography.
People
Molly Beichler
Instructor
Certified dance instructor with Towson University degree in Dance Performance. Trained at prestigious schools including The Rock School and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Teaches Ballet technique with 8+ years teaching experience across Harford County studios.
Lexie Hewitt
Instructor
Dance educator with UMBC BA in Dance and K-12 certification. Trained in multiple genres including Ballet and Modern. Teaches across Baltimore County public schools and studios, with choreography featured at regional theaters and universities.
Amy Katchko
Ballet Director
BFA in Dance Performance from Towson University with 25 years directing MgM Dance Studio. Certified in Ballet, Pointe, and Modern. Choreographed 15+ original productions including classical ballets and contemporary works for regional dance companies.
Linda O'Brien
Instructor
Award-winning choreographer with 35+ years teaching experience. Former Associate Artistic Director at Dance Conservatory of Maryland. Certified Vaganova ballet instructor and ERYT-200 yoga teacher, mentoring students who've received dance scholarships to prestigious universities.
Stacey Royal
Instructor
12-year dance educator with Masters in Education from UMBC. Former professional dancer with NY Knicks City Dancers. Teaches Ballet, Jazz, and Acro while pursuing continuing education through National Dance Education Organization and Dance Masters of America.
Questions
Where is Forest Hill Dance located?
We're at Forest Hill/Hickory Activities Center, 2213 Commerce Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050 in Studio A and B.
How do I pay class fees?
Log into Dance Studio Pro portal to pay online or mail checks payable to FHRC with dancer's name in memo.
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Pointe with specialized instructors in each genre.
How are class placements determined?
Placement considers age (strict for under 10) and skill level, with instructors adjusting placements during initial classes.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, we have half-day summer camps for ages 3-11 and evening intensives for current dancers.
