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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.

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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.

Upcoming

Upcoming Events

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Open Company Class

Resumes September 13

10:00am at Synergy Space

select Sundays

Take Class
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The Edgar Allan Poe Festival

October 3 at 1:00pm

Lexington Market

Baltimore, MD

Learn More
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The Maryland Nutcracker

December 12 + 13

Carroll Community College Theater

Westminster, MD

On Sale Soon

Be a Part of the Community

Professional dance is built through artists, audiences, educators, volunteers, and supporters. However you choose to engage, we'd love to welcome you into the Ballet Embody community.

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ATTEND

Experience Ballet Embody through professional performances, community events, and family-friendly productions throughout the season.

Explore Upcoming Events
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DANCE

Whether you're an aspiring professional, student dancer, or adult performer, there are opportunities to train, rehearse, and perform with Ballet Embody.

Explore Dance Opportunities
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SUPPORT

Help sustain professional dance in our community through annual giving, corporate partnerships, playbill advertising, or merchandise purchases.

Support Ballet Embody
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CONNECT

Be the first to hear about performances, auditions, special events, and behind-the-scenes updates from Ballet Embody.

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