OUR STUDIO

Calvert School of dance has been a part of Calvert County for over 43 years. Priscilla Mooradian and Robin Gale - Mooradian always had a passion for the arts so they started this business believing in educating the community and dancers properly from the one true foundation of dance, Ballet. Calvert School of Dance has gone on training many of the other studio owners in the area. As their passion for dance and education went on and inspired others to have the same dream. It is currently still owned by Priscilla Mooradian and now her daughter Samantha Johnson. 

The Calvert School of Dance continues to serve the community as a professional dance studio. The students from the Calvert School of Dance have gone on to receive scholarships to Tremaine, Gus Giordanos in Chicago, Hartford Ballet, Annapolis Ballet Theater, North Carolina School of the Arts, UMBC, Point Park College in Pittsburgh, Broadway Dance Center, Steps in NYC, Boston Ballet, Towson University, University of Maryland, New York Dance Alliance and Philadelphia School of the Arts. Our Dance Philosophy Dance/Gymnastics training is considered an important part of a well-rounded education. he benefits reach out in many directions. A disciplined body and mind results in increased physical well being, coupled with the cultural and creative aspects of dance training provide a feeling of personal achievement and fulfillment. The Calvert School of Dance believes that everyone should have an opportunity to study the subject of their choice. This studio is qualified to develop abilities, confidence and poise necessary to carry out a lifetime of dance related pursuits. The Calvert School of Dance is dedicated to a high standard of dance education, bringing each student the finest in dance/gymnastics instruction.

 

THE ART OF TEACHING

 

Teaching dance/gymnastics requires accomplishment in two major areas. The teachers must have a thorough cognitive understanding of proper placement and correct execution to verbally relate her or his knowledge to the student. Because of the physical nature of dance, students learn mostly by observation and imitation. For this reason the dance teacher must also have excellent technique and outstanding style (individual interpretation and flare). All of our teachers are excellent dancers in their own right. They have trained extensively in ballet, tap, jazz and/or gymnastics to offer will-rounded instruction to their students. All teachers continue to study extensively. Due to the mechanics of Dance and Gymnastics the occasion may arise that a Teacher/Instructor or Assistant must have physical contact with your child to reposition arms, legs, feet, head, etc to make proper correction to avoid injury.

 

OUR DANCE PHILOSOPHY

Our philosophy and belief is excellence in dance education. We believe in educating our dancers in any style they choose to take from us. Dance/Gymnastics training is considered an important part of a well-rounded education. The benefits reach out in many directions. A disciplined body and mind results in increased physical well being. This coupled with cultural and creative aspects of dance training provide a feeling of personal achievement and fulfillment. The Calvert School of Dance believes that everyone should have an opportunity to study the subject of their choice. This studio is qualified to develop abilities, confidence and poise necessary to carry out a lifetime of dance related pursuits. The Calvert School of Dance is dedicated to high standards bringing each student the finest in dance/gymnastics instruction.