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Overview

CityDance’s Young Training Program (YTP) offers dancers ages 7–10 a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to nurture the talent and passion of young aspiring artists. Core training includes classical ballet, contemporary, and repertory/performance skills. The goal of YTP is to prepare students for the Pre-Conservatory Program, and ultimately for success in the most advanced levels of dance training. With expert instruction from our dedicated faculty, students are nurtured in both their technical development and artistic expression.

Program Levels

  • YTP I (Ages 7–8)
  • YTP II (Ages 8–9)
  • YTP III (Ages 9–10)

Each cohort follows a thoughtfully structured weekly schedule that is both rigorous and age-appropriate. Most dancers spend one year at each level, but we recognize that every child progresses differently. YTP is offered at our Maryland locations only.

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CityDance Alumna Jade Diouf. Media4Artists

Performance Opportunities

New this year!:
All YTP dancers will be given the opportunity to participate in a fully produced stage performance each season:

The Nutcracker (Winter)*

Spring Concert (Spring)

* additional Nutcracker Participation Fee applies

Enrollment

Enrollment is by audition only, either through an individual in-class evaluation or a scheduled group audition. To learn more, visit our audition page here or contact us at inquiries@citydance.net — we’re happy to connect and answer any questions

Interested in YTP? Inquire Today!

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Weekly Class Schedules

YTP I Weekly Class Schedule (Ages 7–8)

Monday (Rockville)

  • 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM: Ballet I
  • 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM: Ballet Repertory I
  • 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM: Jazz I

Wednesday (Rockville)

  • 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Ballet I
  • 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Ballet Repertory I

Spring Only: Saturday (Mar 8 – May 2, no class Apr 4)

  • May Concert Rehearsals (Rockville)

Optional YTP I – Saturday (Rockville)

  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Hip Hop II/I
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Modern II/I
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Nutcracker Ballet Rehearsal (Nov 1 – Dec 13, no class Nov 22)

YTP II Weekly Class Schedule (Ages 8–9)

Monday (Rockville)

  • 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Jazz II
  • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Ballet II
  • 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Ballet Repertory II

Tuesday (Rockville)

  • 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Ballet II
  • 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Ballet Repertory II
  • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Modern II

Friday (Rockville – RCK 2)

  • 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM: Ballet II
  • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Ballet Repertory II

Spring Only: Saturday (Mar 8 – May 2, no class Apr 4)

  • May Concert Rehearsals (Rockville)

Optional YTP II – Saturday (Rockville)

  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Hip Hop II/I
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Modern II/I
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Nutcracker Ballet Rehearsal (Nov 1 – Dec 13, no class Nov 22)

YTP III Weekly Class Schedule (Ages 9–10)

Monday (Strathmore Square)

  • 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM: Ballet III
  • 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM: Ballet Repertory III

Tuesday (Rockville)

  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Modern III
  • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Ballet III

Wednesday (Rockville)

  • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Ballet III

Thursday (Rockville)

  • 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM: Ballet III
  • 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM: Ballet Repertory III
  • 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM: Jazz III

Spring Only: Saturday (Mar 8 – May 2, no class Apr 4)

  • May Concert Rehearsals (Rockville)

Optional YTP III – Saturday (Rockville)

  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Jazz III / Junior Studies
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Hip Hop III / Junior Studies
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Nutcracker Ballet Rehearsal (Nov 1 – Dec 13, no class Nov 22)
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