Weekly Studio Schedule – Summer ’26 (Starts Mon, June 15th)
| MONDAY, Studio A 4:30-6:00pm. Ballet 8/Intermediate/Advanced 6:00-7:30pm. Ballet 6/7 | Studio B 6:00-7:30pm. Teen Ballet 2 |
| TUESDAY, Studio A 5:00-6:15pm. Ballet 4/5 6:15-7:15pm. Ballet 3 7:15-8:15pm. Yoga | Studio B 5:00-6:30pm. Beg Pointe 1 & Prep for Pointe 6:30-7:30pm. Beg Jazz/Contemporary |
| WEDNESDAY, Studio A 4:30-6:00pm. Ballet 8/Int/Adv 6:00-7:30pm. Adult Ballet | Studio B 5:00-6:00pm. Little Guys 6:00-7:30pm. Ballet 6/7 |
| THURSDAY, Studio A 5:00-6:15pm. Ballet 4/5 6:15-7:15pm. Teen Ballet 1 7:15-8:30pm. Boy’s Class | Studio B 5:00-6:30pm. Beginner Pointe 1 & 2 6:30-7:30pm. Beg Tap I & II 7:30-8:30pm. Yoga |
| FRIDAY, Studio A 4:30 – 6:30pm. Ballet 8/Int/Adv Ballet w/ Pointe 2 | Studio B 5:00-6:30pm. Ballet 6/7 |
| SATURDAY, Studio A Studio Closed | Studio B |
| SUNDAY, Studio A Studio Closed | Studio B |
Studio Calendar – Summer 26′
June 2026
Mon. June 15th. Summer Semester Begins with evening classes for Youth and Adult programming.
Fri. June 19th. STUDIO CLOSED, Classes canceled in observance of Juneteenth.
July 2026
Mon. July 6th – Fri. July 10th. “Wicked” Dance Camp, 9:30am – 12:00pm. 4-6 yo
Mon. July 13th-Fri. July 17th. Adolescent Ballet Camp, 10:00am-3:00pm. 9-14 yo
Mon. July 20th – Fri. July 24th. “Frozen” Dance Camp, 9:30am – 12:00pm. 4-6 yo
Mon. July 27th – Fri. July 31st. Ballet 8 & Intermediate Intensive, 10:00am-3:00pm. 12-14 yo
August 2026
Fri. 14th. Last Day of Summer Semester, conclusion of all camps and classes.
Weekly Studio Schedule – Fall 26′ (Starts Mon, Aug 31st)
| MONDAY, Studio A 4:00-5:30pm. Adv Ballet A & B 5:30-6:30pm. Pointe 3 (Adv B) & 4 (Adv A) 6:30-8:00pm. Ballet 8B, 8A, Intermediate 8:00-8:30pm. Pointe 1 (8A) & 2 (Int) | Studio B 4:30-5:45pm. Ballet 4/5 6:00-7:00pm. Beg Hip Hop 7:00-8:00pm. Teen Ballet 1 & 2 8:00-8:30pm. Prep for Pointe (8B) |
| TUESDAY, Studio A 4:00-5:30pm. Intermediate/Advanced Modern 5:30-7:00pm. Ballet 6/7 7:00-8:00pm. Beg Jazz/Contemporary | Studio B 5:00-6:00pm. Ballet 3 6:00-7:00pm. Adult Ballet 7:00-8:00pm. Yoga |
| WEDNESDAY, Studio A 4:00-5:30pm. Advanced Ballet A & B 5:30-7:00pm. Ballet 8B, 8A, Intermediate Ballet 7:00-8:30pm. AWE ’26 Show Rehearsals | Studio B 4:30-5:45pm. Ballet 4/5 5:45-7:15pm. Ballet 6/7 7:15-8:30pm. AWE ’26 Show Rehearsals |
| THURSDAY, Studio A 4:00-5:30pm. Advanced Jazz/Contemporary 5:30-7:30pm. Ballet 8B, 8A, Int w/ Pointe 7:30-8:30pm. Int Jazz/Contemporary | Studio B 4:30-5:30pm. Beg Tap 1 5:30-6:30pm. Beg Tap 2 6:30-8:00pm. Ballet 6/7 |
| FRIDAY, Studio A 4:00-5:30pm. Pointe 4 (Adv A) 5:30-6:30pm. Partnering | Studio B 4:00-5:30pm. Men’s Class 5:30-7:00pm. Pointe 1, 2, & 3 |
| SATURDAY, Studio A 10:00-11:30am. Intermediate & Advanced Ballet A, B 12:00pm-4:00pm. AWE ’26 Show Rehearsals | Studio B 9:30-10:15am. Pre-ballet 10:15am-11:15am. Ballet 1/2 12:00-4:00pm. AWE ’26 Show Rehearsals |
| SUNDAY, Studio A 9:30-10:30am. Mixed Level Yoga | Studio B |
Studio Calendar – Fall 26′
September, 2026
Mon. 31st – Sat. 5th: First week of Fall Semester, ALL classes begin
Wed. 9th: Auditions for “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” 6:30-8:00pm; Advanced & Intermediate Essence dancers.
Sat. 12th: Rehearsals for Essence dancers in “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” begin at 12:00pm.
Wed. 16th: Rehearsals for Community members in “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” begin at 6:30pm
Sat. 19th: STUDIO CLOSED, in observance of “Poolesville Day, 2026”. Come see us perform in front of the Whalen Commons Bandshell!!
October, 2026
Sat. 31st. STUDIO OPEN, rehearsals continue. Happy Halloween! Enjoy your evening and be safe!!
November, 2026
Sat. 21st. “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” Full Run-through – ONLY BALLET 8B & UP – held at studio, 2pm-4pm. Mostly for technical crew and costume changes of Cultural dances/dancers!!
Thurs. 26th – Fri. 27th. STUDIO CLOSED, Thanksgiving/Fall Break. Happy Thanksgiving!
Sat. 28th. STUDIO OPEN, “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” Mandatory In-Studio Dress Rehearsal held for all participants.
December, 2026
Thurs. 3rd: STUDIO CLOSED, Youth & Adult classes canceled for “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” Dress Rehearsal at the JCC Bender Kreeger Auditorium.
Fri. 4th. Essence dancers perform for Poolesville’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Whalen Commons.
Sat. 5th: “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” performances at the JCC Bender Kreeger Auditorium.
Mon. 7th: STUDIO CLOSED, all Youth classes canceled.
Tues. 15th: Last day of Fall Semester Adult classes
Fri. 18th: Last day of Fall Semester Youth classes
Sat. 19th – Sun. January 3rd: STUDIO CLOSED for Winter Break. Happy Holidays!!!
Weekly Studio Schedule – Spring 27′ (Starts Mon, Jan 4th)
| MONDAY, Studio A 3:30-5:00pm. Advanced Contemporary 5:00-6:30pm. Ballet 6/7 6:30-8:00pm. Ballet 8/Intermediate Ballet | Studio B 3:30-5:00pm. Beginner Pointe 2 5:15-6:30pm. Ballet 4/5 6:30-8:00pm. Teen Ballet 2 |
| TUESDAY, Studio A 3:30-5:00pm. Intermediate/Advanced Pointe (4/5) 5:00-6:30pm. Ballet 8/Intermediate Ballet 6:30-7:30pm. Ballet 3 7:30-8:30pm. Int Jazz/Contemporary | Studio B 3:30-5:00pm. Boy’s Class 5:15-6:15pm. Little Guys 6:30-7:30pm. Beg Jazz/Contemporary 7:30-8:30pm. Vinyasa Yoga |
| WEDNESDAY, Studio A 3:30-5:00pm. Advanced Ballet 5:00-6:30pm. Ballet 8/Intermediate Ballet 6:30-8:30pm. Giselle Rehearsals | Studio B 4:00-5:00pm. Beginner Pointe 1 & Prep for Pointe 5:00-6:30pm. Ballet 6/7 6:30-7:30pm. Beginner Tap 1 (6-9 yo) 7:30-8:30pm. Adult Ballet w/ Ms. Diane |
| THURSDAY, Studio A 3:30-5:00pm. Beginner Pointe 2 5:00-6:30pm. Ballet 6/7 6:30-8:00pm. Advanced Ballet | Studio B 4:15-5:15pm. Ballet 1/2 5:15-6:30pm. Ballet 4/5 6:30-7:30pm. Beginner Tap 2 (9-12 yo) 7:30-8:30pm. Adult Tap w/ Ms. Ashley |
| FRIDAY, Studio A 3:30-5:00pm. Intermediate/Advanced Pointe 5:00-6:00pm. Partnering 6:15-7:15pm. TBD, Giselle Rehearsals | Studio B 3:30-5:00pm. Men’s Class 5:00-6:30pm. Beginner Pointe 1 |
| SATURDAY, Studio A 10:00-11:30am. Intermediate & Advanced Ballet 12:00pm-4:00pm. Giselle Rehearsals | Studio B 10:00-11:30am. Teen Ballet 1 12:00pm-4:00pm. Giselle Rehearsals |
| SUNDAY, Studio A 9:30-10:30am. Mixed Level Flow Yoga | Studio B |
Studio Calendar – Spring 27′
January, 2027
Mon. 5th – Sun. 11th: First week of Spring Semester, ALL classes begin
Tues. 6th: First day of Little Guys, Session 1
Sat. 10th: HGCBT Auditions for “Fairy Tales on the Stage, ’26, Act II”; 12:00-2:00pm, Advanced & Intermediate Essence dancers.
Sat. 17th: HGCBT Rehearsals for Essence dancers in “Fairy Tales on the Stage, ’26” Act II begin at 12:00pm.
Mon. 19th: STUDIO CLOSED, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All classes canceled.
February, 2027
Mon. 16th. STUDIO OPEN, all regularly scheduled classes held on President’s Day.
March, 2027
Tues. 17th. Last day of Little Guys, Session 1
Tues. 24th: First day of Little Guys, Session 2
Sun. 29th – Mon. April 6th: STUDIO CLOSED, Youth & Adult classes canceled for Spring Break.
April, 2027
Sun. March 29th – Mon. April 6th: STUDIO CLOSED, Youth & Adult classes canceled for Spring Break.
May, 2027
Sat. 2nd: Full In-Studio Dress Rehearsal for “Fairy Tales on the Stage.” All regularly scheduled classes canceled. 10am call time.
Fri. 8th: Full On-Site Dress Rehearsal @ JCC Bender Kreeger Auditorium, “Fairy Tales on the Stage,” at 5:00pm. All regularly scheduled classes canceled.
Sat. 9th: HGCBT and Essence joint production “Fairy Tales on the Stage” performances at the JCC Bender, 1pm Matinee and 6pm Evening. All regularly scheduled classes canceled.
Mon. 11th: STUDIO CLOSED, all Youth classes canceled.
Sat. 23rd: STUDIO CLOSED, in observance of Memorial Day weekend. All classes canceled.
Mon. 25th: STUDIO CLOSED, in observance of Memorial Day. All classes canceled.
June, 2027
Tues. 9th: Last day of Little Guys, Session 2
Fri. 12th: Last day of Youth and Adult classes for Spring Semester. Happy Summer!!!