About GAB

Greater Annapolis Ballet, a 501(c)3 organization, was established in the Fall of 2019 for coaching, private lessons, and supplemental technique classes for homeschool and hybrid learning students. In the summer of 2020, GAB held its first Summer Intensive, and in the Fall of 2020, GAB became a full-time school and company, opening its doors to all students.

GAB provides classes for dancers 3 years of age to 19 years of age with levels ranging from Creative Movement through Ballet 7. Its classes include classical ballet technique, pre-pointe, pointe, variations, partnering, character, contemporary, stretch, and conditioning. GAB offers a Pre-Professional Division for dancers in levels Ballet 4 - Ballet 7, which is designed to prepare dancers for dance careers beyond high school.

All of the school’s faculty have danced professionally and have their own unique style and training that they present to the dancers, which allows the dancers to thrive in multiple ballet and contemporary environments. GAB is dedicated to giving our dancers the best training possible but understands that the lessons they learn in the studio go way beyond our walls. We want our students to appreciate and respect all art forms and to understand the importance of art in their lives. 

Within its first several months of being open, GAB held a virtual performance to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and a virtual performance of The Nutcracker Suite, and in the Spring of 2021, held a live and virtual performance of Paquita and More. The school’s students were awarded 1st and 3rd place, as well as top 12 at Youth American Grand Prix Semi-Finals in both Classical and Contemporary categories and were honored to be showcased at the YAGP 2021 Finals. GAB became a new company member with Regional Dance America in the winter of 2021 and is extremely excited to provide the RDA experience to its dancers. 

Greater Annapolis Ballet’s mission is to inspire young artists and ensure an everlasting love of dance. It provides a healthy and nourishing environment with a strong focus on classical ballet, while exploring other techniques to shape well-rounded dancers. GAB encourages students to explore all opportunities the dance world provides and advises students in their own unique path. It is GAB’s goal to supply their dancers with the tools they will need to be successful in any professional setting.