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Monday 1:30pm - 8pm Tuesday 9am - 10am 3pm - 9:15pm Wednesday 3pm - 8pm Thursday 10am - 9pm Friday 3pm - 4pm Saturday 8:45am - 1pm

Essence Studios, Dance & Performing Arts

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Dance and movement classes for all ages and experience levels, both youth and adult; for the recreat See YOU at the studio!

Summer Semester of camps and classes for youth thru adults runs through August 12th. Fall Semester is actively taking Early Registration at reduced rates, so sign up today before rates go up August 1st! We will have Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop, as well as Stretch, Conditioning, & Partnering.

10/23/2026

✨ ✨ Behind the scenes at rehearsal! ✨✨

Our dancers are hard at work preparing for A Winter's Eve, and we couldn't be more excited to share a glimpse of the magic in the making. From perfecting choreography to bringing beloved characters to life, every rehearsal brings us one step closer to the stage.

Take a peek behind the curtain and see the dedication, creativity, and joy that make this performance so special!

❄️ Save the Date: December 6 🕐 Performances at 1 PM & 6 PM 📍 Kreeger Auditorium at the Bender JCC

Tickets available here: https://www.riverworksart.org/event-details/a-winters-eve-claras-magical-journey-2026-12-05-13-00

10/21/2026

💙 ✨Did you know? 🩰❄️

Before a performance ever reaches the stage, dancers spend weeks refining choreography, building confidence, and working together to tell a story through movement.

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at our dancers in rehearsal for A Winter's Eve. Every leap, turn, and gesture is helping bring this winter tradition to life.

We can't wait to share the finished performance with you on December 6!

🎟️ Tickets on sale soon!

10/08/2026

✨ The magic of winter is already coming to life in the studio! ✨

Our dancers have been hard at work in rehearsal, preparing for A Winter's Eve: Clara's Magical Journey. From beautiful choreography to joyful moments of discovery, every class brings us one step closer to sharing this enchanting performance with our community.

Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at rehearsal and see the dedication, creativity, and excitement our dancers bring each week. 💙❄️

📅 Save the Date! A Winter's Eve: Clara's Magical Journey December 6 🕐 1:00 PM Performance 🕕 6:00 PM Performance

📍 Kreeger Auditorium at the Bender JCC

Help us cheer on these amazing dancers as they continue preparing for this special holiday tradition!

✨💃🩰❄️

09/29/2026

This is what community looks like!

Last weekend at Poolesville Day, we got to see so many of the people who make Riverworks what it is all in one place. Artists, performers, teaching artists, students, families, volunteers, and friends, all showing up, supporting one another, and sharing in the day together.

These are the moments we love most. The ones where the people behind Riverworks get to come together, celebrate each other, and enjoy being part of something bigger than themselves.

Thank you to everyone who makes Riverworks a place where creativity, connection, and community can grow. We’re so glad you’re here!

09/29/2026

💙🩰 Poolesville Day, You Filled Our Hearts! 🩰💙
What an incredible day connecting with families, young dancers, and our wider arts community at Poolesville Day. We loved meeting so many new faces, sharing what’s ahead for the 2026–27 dance season, and celebrating the joy that movement brings to kids of all ages.

Your energy, your curiosity, and your support remind us why community events matter — they’re where creativity and connection begin.

Swipe through these moments from the day — our dancers, our team, and all the smiles that made it special.

If Poolesville Day inspired your child to dance with us, registration is still open for fall classes.

08/26/2026

✨ Fall Dance Registration Is OPEN
Ballet, Beginner Hip Hop, and Beginner Jazz/Contemporary are enrolling now — and spots are filling fast.
Secure your dancer’s place for the 2026 season and step into a community built on creativity, confidence, and joy.

👉 Register Now: https://tr.ee/k28hnVs82w

08/24/2026

✨ Fall Dance Registration Is OPEN at Essence Studios
Ballet, Beginner Hip Hop, and Beginner Jazz/Contemporary are ready for a new season — and so are we.
Whether your dancer is stepping into the studio for the first time or growing their technique, our classes offer a welcoming space to move, create, and shine.
📅 Registration open until August 31
📍 Essence Studios at Riverworks
Ages 7–11 for beginner classes
Secure your spot and join us for a season full of confidence, creativity, and community.
👉 Register Now: https://tr.ee/k28hnVs82w

08/21/2026

✨ Step Into the Spotlight
The season is calling — and the stage is yours.
Ballet returns with power and grace…
🔥 Beginner Hip Hop brings the energy
🌙 Beginner Jazz/Contemporary brings the artistry

Ages 7–11 • Registration open until August 31
This is where your story begins.

👉 Register Now: https://tr.ee/k28hnVs82w

08/21/2026

✨ Fall Dance Registration Is OPEN!
Ballet is back for the 2026 season — and we’re also enrolling two exciting beginner classes: Hip Hop and Jazz/Contemporary for ages 7–11.

Registration is open until August 31.
Join us at Essence Studios at Riverworks for a season full of movement, confidence, and creativity.

👉 https://tr.ee/k28hnVs82w

Address

19710-E Fisher Avenue
Poolesville, MD
20837

Opening Hours

Monday	1:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 10am
	3pm - 9:15pm
Wednesday	3pm - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 9pm
Friday	3pm - 4pm
Saturday	8:45am - 1pm

Telephone

+12404893021

Website

http://www.essencestudiosdance.com/

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