Welcome to Baltimore DanceTech. Baltimore DanceTech (BDT) was established in 1999 by Yvonne E. Walker and Stephanie Powell. Our vision is to present dance as a healing art. All students and families will be encouraged and nurtured in their study of dance and its related arts as they study dance under the guidance of professional teachers and mentors.
About Us
Our Vision
Our Mission
BDT is a family-centered school where our mission is to provide a professional level dance education for all students.
Our Goals
We believe that it is important that every student have achievable artistic goals. This is accomplished through instruction based on development rather than age and performance opportunities at school and in the community. We believe that student achievement is best realized in a well-disciplined, but positive and loving atmosphere.
Meet Our Directors
We have an incredibly dedicated and talented pair of directors at Baltimore DanceTech.
STEPHANIE POWELL, a John Hopkins University graduate who has worked with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Cirque du Soleil, The Lion King, and many others and YVONNE E. WALKER, who serves as Board Chair of the International Association of Blacks In Dance (IABD) and brings over 40 years of operations management and customer service experience to Baltimore DanceTech.
Our Teachers
Baltimore DanceTech employs some of the finest teachers in the Baltimore-Washington area. Our teachers are dance education specialists and are encouraged to continue professional development through readings, attending workshops, and continuing their own dance education. Along with our teachers, we continue to develop the most current and effective training methods for use in our classrooms. Occasionally we will have guest teachers to expand your dancer’s experience
Class Descriptions
A high-energy class that is a fusion of jazz and street moves danced to contemporary music.
Students are taught basic fundamental tap sounds and steps leading to advanced rhythms and syncopation. Emphasis is placed on proper body placement, positioning, weight shifts, clarity of tap sounds and…
In Modern dance class students will focus on strengthening their understanding of movement that demonstrates balance, extension, isolations, spatial awareness, control, and self expression.
Students explore body movement through music.They are introduced to beginning dance steps, develop gross motor skills, musical awareness, as well as social and listening skills in a fun and imaginative…
Students in this class become more structured while maintaining a warm, open atmosphere. Gross motor skills continue to be taught, and fine motor skills are introduced. Locomotor and non-locomotor movement…
Ballet teaches poise, grace, technique, confidence, discipline, and strength. Through barre, centre and across the floor exercises, students learn the basics of the placement of the body, legs, arms, and…
It should be emphasized that pointe work is a result of serious systematic training. Students must have demonstrated a proficient level of ballet technique, correct placement, and alignment. This class…
Tuition/Fees
Our registration fee for new and returning students is $150 (Non-refundable) per Family. Due at the time of enrollment.
BDT Registration Fee
Non-refundable, Non-transferable and due at the time of enrollment.
$150 per Family
BDT All Inclusive Tuition
Class(es)
Winter Concert – The City Nutcracker (costume rental, tickets, cast tee shirt, souvenir program, and video download of the performance.
Spring Concert – Costume(s), tickets, cast tee shirt, souvenir program and video download of the performance (s).
Fees are payable in full or in 8 monthly installments by cash, check, and credit card via the Parent Portal.
All families are required to have a credit/debit card on file upon registration.
Payment is due on the 10th of each month.
A $15 late fee will be applied to the account balance on the 15th of the month.
The return check fee is $35.
NOTE: The Registration and Tuition Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE
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1st Class - $144 month
Each Additional Class – $75 per month
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Gallery
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The City Nutcracker
On December 16, 2023, experience the magic of The City Nutcracker! join Maria as she travels to the Land of Sweets in this family holiday classic. It’s a treat for the young and young at heart.
AFFILIATIONS
Baltimore DanceTech is a proud member of the following professional organizations:
Contact
Baltimore DanceTech is located in the Ten Hills neighborhood at the West Baltimore United Methodist Church.
