Join us for the 2020-2021 school year! Whether you are a beginner trying out something new, or an advanced dancer looking to perfect your technique, Mid-Atlantic Ballet has the training program for you! Located in Hockessin, Delaware, Mid-Atlantic Ballet is a non-competition, pre-professional ballet conservatory emphasizing classical ballet training as the foundation for excellence in all other styles of dance.
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
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MAB stands for Mid-Atlantic Ballet, of course, but we like to say that MAB also means "mind, art, body." Founded in 1997, MAB is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the minds and bodies of its students as well as promoting dance as an art form. MAB's superb training attracts students ages four through adult from throughout the Delaware Valley.
At MAB, we believe that every student has the right to be trained slowly and carefully by a qualified instructor in a secure and supportive environment. We also believe that dance training should go beyond the mere perfection of physical skills. The development of discipline, self-confidence and knowledge gained through dance education at MAB helps to develop well-rounded individuals.
These classes are designed for the younger ballet students. Each level is carefully structured to develop technique, musicality, classroom etiquette, and discipline. Pre-Ballet provides an introduction to ballet for beginning four- and five-year-olds. Formal ballet training begins in Beginner 1 for children who are generally age six to eight.
When students have reached this level of proficiency, they may audition for the MAB Company, Apprentices, or Trainees. Members of these groups perform in most MAB performances with professional guest artists and they receive priority in casting. They may be invited to learn the craft of choreography, function as faculty interns, and participate in MAB outreach programs.
Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced dancer, you will enjoy our special programs that allow adults to work at their own pace and meet a variety of personal goals. Leotards and tights in solid colors are preferred, but sweatpants and t-shirts are acceptable. Ballet slippers are also the preferred footwear.
