ODC In-Person Workshops Grace in Motion: Adult Beg-Advanced Ballet Experience (5:00pm-6:00pm)

🩰 11 WEEK PROGRAM | Beginner-Advanced Adult Ballet Class Thursday April 23rd – July 9th 2026 | 1 Hour (Charles & PG County) | 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. 

Perfect for beginners who have been training for several months and want to challenge themselves or adults who have several years of prior dance experience.

Class Details:

• Duration: 1 Hour (11 classes)
• Class Type: Beginner-Advanced Adult Ballet 
• Attire: Wear whatever you can move around in and what makes you comfortable/confident!
• Location: The OH! Ballet Arts Academy. 12310 Washington Square Waldorf, MD 20601
• Video Recordings of Barre Exercises 

Class Dates:

• Thursday April 23rd
• Thursday April 30th
• Thursday May 7th
• Thursday May 14th
• (1 Week Break Week of May 17th)
• Thursday May 28th
• Thursday June 4th
• Thursday June 11th
• Thursday June 18th
• Thursday June 25th
• Thursday July 2nd
• Thursday July 9th
• Thursday July 16th

🩰 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