ODC In-Person Workshops

Grace in Motion Summer Sunset Series: Adult Beginner-Intermediate Ballet (8:00pm-9:00pm)

🩰 4 WEEK PROGRAM | Beginner (Intro) Adult Ballet Class Wednesday July 8th – July 29th 2026 | 1 Hour (Washington DC) | Payment Installment Plans Available

This class is about having fun and making connections through ballet. No pressure at all! Bring a friend, and enjoy yourself while getting an amazing workout!

Refine your technique, improve your posture, gain flexibility, and enjoy the art of ballet in a welcoming, supportive environment. 

This class is for students who have successfully completed our beginner ballet level 1 class or dancers with previous ballet experience.

Class Details:

• Duration: 1 Hour (4 classes)
• Class Type: Beginner-Intermediate Adult Ballet 
• Attire: Wear whatever you can move around in and what makes you comfortable/confident!
• Location: The Atlas Performing Arts Center (formerly Joy of Motion Dance Center). 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Class Dates:

• Wednesday July 8th
• Wednesday July 15th
• Wednesday July 22nd
• Wednesday July 29th

🩰 Your Instructor – Selena Makell

The instructor, Selena Makell, primarily studied the Vaganova technique of ballet for 8 years. She had the pleasure of training at The Kirov Academy of Ballet in their Preparatory Program, The OH Ballet Arts Academy, The Washington Ballet School and many summer intensives such as the Joffrey Ballet School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Akhmedova Ballet Academy. 

While attending Hampton University she danced for Ebony Fire, the HBCU majorette dance team for all 4 years. She was the captain for 2 years and in a leadership position for 3. While on the team, Selena had performed at the 2020 New Year's Day Parade in Rome, Italy, the 2020 Honda Battle of the Bands, the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Michael B Jordan's Legacy Classic in 2022. She also had the opportunity to represent the team and was featured in Essence Magazine her sophomore year. Read Here