Ballet Chesapeake has been recognized as Harford County’s premier school for classical dance training since its founding in 1996. Established initially as the Dance Conservatory of Maryland, the school created its performing group Harford Ballet Company in 2000, which was renamed Ballet Chesapeake in 2015 to reflect its growth as a leading regional nonprofit. Today, Ballet Chesapeake serves as both a resident pre-professional company and a training school, presenting two major productions each season—including the beloved holiday tradition of The Nutcracker and a spring fairy-tale ballet—while also engaging in extensive outreach programs that bring dance to schools, libraries, and community events across Northern Maryland. With programs serving dancers from 18 months through adult, Ballet Chesapeake provides exceptional pre-professional training alongside opportunities for recreational dancers, all within a nurturing and inclusive environment. Together, the company and school enrich the community through performance, education, and access to the art of dance. Guided by a mission to foster artistic excellence, personal growth, and a lifelong love of dance, Ballet Chesapeake prepares its students not only for the stage but for success in life beyond the studio, while proudly upholding a policy of nondiscrimination.