Ballet Embody is Maryland’s premiere contemporary ballet company located in Carroll County. Co-founded in 2019 by Emily Runkle and Melissa Lineburg, Ballet Embody produces original classical and contemporary works.

About Ballet Embody

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Ballet Embody, Carroll County's professional ballet company, is home to their original take on a holiday classic, The Maryland Nutcracker!

Enjoy this holiday tradition, Maryland-style.

That's right, a sprinkle of Wintry Mix and a dash of Old Bay will be featured among many other Maryland landmarks and past times.

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Upcoming Events

The Maryland Nutcracker Audition

August 29 at 12noon

Synergy Space

Westminster, MD

Open Company Class

resumes September 13

10:00am at Synergy Space

select Sundays

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The Maryland Nutcracker

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Carroll Community College

Westminster, MD

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We need your financial support to ensure professional-quality performances. Ballet Embody, Inc. is officially a 501c3 nonprofit entity registered in the state of Maryland. Make your tax-deductible donation today.

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From 2019 to late-2025, Ballet Embody LLC has been a fiscally sponsored organization, able to accept online donations thanks to our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas.

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