ODC In-Person Workshops Grace in Motion: Adult Beginner Ballet Experience (9:00am-10:00am)

🩰 11 WEEK PROGRAM | Beginner (Intro) Adult Ballet Class Saturday April 25th – July 11th 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 complete beginners and adults who want to return to dance by starting from the very beginning.

Class Details:

• Duration: 1 Hour (11 classes)
• Class Type: Beginner (Intro) 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

Class Dates:

• Saturday April 25th
• Saturday May 2nd
• Saturday May 9th
• Saturday May 16th
• (1 Week Break Week of May 17th)
• Saturday May 30th
• Saturday June 6th
• Saturday June 13th
• Saturday June 20th
• Saturday June 27th
• Saturday July 4th
• Saturday July 11th

🩰 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