For the most part, the dance program follows the same winter break schedule as Baltimore County Public Schools. Therefore, when Baltimore County Publics Schools are on winter break, all dance classes are usually cancelled.
February
Observation Week for all Classes: early to mid February
Family and friends are invited to observe their child's entire dance class. Due to limited space in the dance rooms, only TWO guests per family are invited to attend.
March
Dude's Dance Rehearsals: Thursday nights starting in mid to late March
Dude's Dance Rehearsals usually start in mid to late March and are held at the Chapel Hill location every Thursday evening from 8:30-9:15 PM. Rehearsals are not held during Spring Break.
Spring Break
All classes are typically cancelled the week BEFORE Easter, and class usually resume the day after Easter. However, this can vary, depending on when Spring Break occurs for Baltimore County Public Schools.
April
Dude's Dance Rehearsals: Thursday nights in April
Dude's Dance Rehearsals are held at the Chapel Hill location every Thursday evening from 8:30-9:15 PM. Rehearsals are not held during Spring Break.
Spring Break
All classes are typically cancelled the week BEFORE Easter, and class usually resume the day after Easter. However, this can vary, depending on when Spring Break occurs for Baltimore County Public Schools.
Recital Week: usually held in very late April or early May
During Recital Week, all students are required to attend 2 evening rehearsals, which usually run from 5:30-8:30. These rehearsals are mandatory.
The recitals are always held on a Saturday or Sunday. There is usually a morning recital and an afternoon recital, but most students participate in one recital only.
May
Recital Week: usually held in very late April or early May
During Recital Week, all students are required to attend 2 evening rehearsals, which usually run from 5:30-8:30. These rehearsals are mandatory.
The recitals are always held on a Saturday or Sunday. There is usually a morning recital and an afternoon recital, but most students participate in one recital only.
Registration for the Summer Session: late May to early June
For registration information, please visit the Registration page.
June
Registration for the Summer Session: late May to early June
For registration information, please visit the Registration page.
Summer Session Begins: mid June
July
August
Summer Session Ends: early August (usually the first week in August)
Two people per family are invited to observe their child's last dance class of the session.
Registration for the Recital Session: early August
Current/Returning Students: Registration for the Recital Session opens for current/returning students first.An email, with registration details and a registration code, is usually sent to all current/returning students.
New Students: Registration for new students opens about 5-7 days after it opens to returning students.For more details, please visit the Registration page. To register, visit www.stonealley.com and look for White Marsh Dance.
September
Registration for the Recital Session: early to mid September
For more details, please visit the Registration page. To register, visit www.stonealley.com and look for White Marsh Dance.
Recital Session Begins: mid to late September
October
October 31st: All classes cancelled for Halloween.
November
Thanksgiving Break: All dance classes are cancelled the day BEFORE Thanksgiving (Wednesday), Thanksgiving Day (Thursday), and the day after Thanksgiving (Friday).
December
Winter Break: For the most part, the dance program follows the same winter break schedule as Baltimore County Public Schools. Therefore, when Baltimore County Publics Schools are on winter break, all dance classes are usually cancelled. Winter Break does continue into January.
Please check this page for announcements regarding registration dates, class cancellations, event dates, and due dates.