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Marblehead School of Ballet | North Shore Civic Ballet Company

Marblehead School of Ballet | North Shore Civic Ballet Company
115 Pleasant St
781-631-6262

The Marblehead School of Ballet has earned a wide reputation for the excellence of its training and integrity of purpose. Classical ballet forms the core of teaching with particular emphasis on correct alignment and development of strength and agility.

The sheer pleasure of dance and of music is always central to the classroom experience.

The basic graded program for children includes classes in ballet technique with advanced work in repertoire and pointe.

The school also offers a modern dance department, classes for young children in creative movement and classes in improvisation and technique for the older student. A full range of adult classes is offered.

MSB is home to the North Shore Civic Ballet Company (NSCBC). The NSCB gives concert performances and a variety of educational programs for schools; all are suitable for different age groups and levels of development.

Recent News

Celebrate the Holidays at Marblehead School of Ballet

Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) invites the public to celebrate the holidays with the school throughout December. Join the Marblehead School of Ballet in Marblehead's annual holiday parade, attend The Big Screen’s…

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TimNorth Shore Civic Ballet's Holiday Auction Launches November 15. Proceeds Will Train a New Generation of Dancers

Auction dates: Friday, November 15 through Friday, December 6 Marblehead, MA -- Finish your holiday shopping early this year and support dance and the arts! The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit dance company based in Marblehead,…

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Marblehead School of Ballet Culminates National Arts and Humanities Month with a Special Celebration: Fall In-Studio Performance

Marblehead, Massachusetts – The Marblehead School of Ballet’s (MSB) celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month culminates with a special event -- “Fall: In-Studio Performance". The program features students enrolled in the…

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North Shore Civic Ballet Needs Public's Help to Train New Generation of Dancers!

Donations and Volunteers Wanted for Annual Holiday Auction Marblehead, MA -- The new fall season only just begun and the North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) is already preparing to ring in the holiday season for its annual online auction. The…

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Marblehead School of Ballet Celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month and National Dance Week with Ballet on the Big Screen Series

Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) opens October with National Arts and Humanities Month and National Dance Week from Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 13. During this celebration of dance, the arts, and the humanities,…

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Marblehead School of Ballet and North Shore Civic Ballet Holding Fifth Annual Winter Coat and Pajama Drive for Needy

Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) and the North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) are holding their fifth annual drive for winter coats and pajamas to help our neighbors in need. The drive runs from October 1 through December 14. …

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Marblehead School of Ballet Opens 53rd Season

The new season features a range of classes for all ages. Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrates its 53rd anniversary with a new season of classes, in-studio and live online, beginning on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. A…

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BALAM Dance Theatre and Marblehead School of Ballet Partnership Will Perform Spanish Dances in José Mateo Ballet Theatre's Dance for World Community Festival

New York City and Marblehead, Massachusetts -- BALAM Dance Theatre and Marblehead School of Ballet have been selected to perform in José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s 14th Annual Dance for World Community Festival. BALAM Dance Theatre (BALAM),…

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Marblehead School of Ballet to Hold Summer Session, Celebrated Summer Dance Intensives, and Theatre Arts Week

The ballet school presents a special Theatre Arts Week with acclaimed Broadway dancer, choreographer, and performer Karen Marie Pisani Marblehead, Massachusetts – Dance, exercise, and have fun this summer at the North Shore's Marblehead…

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North Shore Civic Ballet Opens Spring Auction on May 10. Proceeds Provide Scholarships and Support to Train Dancers.

Marblehead, MA -- Shoppers, start your online carts! The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) opens its 2024 online auction website page, www.biddingforgood.com/ballet, for bids on Friday, May 10 at 6:00 p.m. EST and continues through Friday, May 31,…

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Marblehead School of Ballet to Present Performance and Poetry Reading in Celebration of National Dance Week and National Poetry Month

Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrates National Dance Week from April 19 through April 28 and National Poetry Month. The school presents a special program, Marblehead School of Ballet Celebrates National Dance Week,…

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Support Dance and the Arts on the North Shore. Volunteer and Donate Items to North Shore Civic Ballet's Spring Auction.

Marblehead, MA -- The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) invites the public to get involved in its annual online spring auction that raises funds to support the performing arts on the North Shore in Massachusetts. The nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) dance…

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Poets: Submit Your Work About the 'Wonders of Dance' to the Marblehead School of Ballet's Poetry Contest Open Now Through April 8

Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) invites poets to submit their work for the school's poetry contest in celebration of National Poetry Month in April and National Dance Week from Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 28. To…

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Broadway Performer Karen Pisani to Teach Theater Arts Workshop at Marblehead School of Ballet

Marblehead, MA -- Broadway performer, dancer, and choreographer, Karen Pisani, returns to the Marblehead School of Ballet to teach a Theater Arts workshop starting in March that introduces another generation of aspiring young performers to Broadway.…

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North Shore Civic Ballet Awards Scholarships for LEO Students to Attend Marblehead School of Ballet

Marblehead, MA -- The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) announces LEO, Inc., a nonprofit organization headquartered in Lynn, Massachusetts, was awarded scholarships for two students to attend the Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) in Marblehead,…

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Marblehead School of Ballet to Hold Free Christmas Walk Activities of Musical Theater and Dances

Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrates Christmas Walk with a special theater class and a Spanish dance performance open to the public free-of-charge. Join the Marblehead School of Ballet in Marblehead's annual holiday…

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North Shore Civic Ballet Opens Annual Holiday Auction to Train a New Generation of Dancers

Auction dates: Friday, November 17 through Friday, December 8 Marblehead, MA -- Finish your holiday shopping early this year and support the arts and dance. The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit dance company based in Marblehead,…

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Marblehead School of Ballet and North Shore Civic Ballet Launch Third Annual Winter Coat and Pajama Drive for Needy

Marblehead, Massachusetts – The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) and the North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) are holding their third annual drive for winter coats and pajamas to help neighbors in need. The drive runs now through Saturday,…

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North Shore Civic Ballet Needs Donations and Volunteers for Annual Online Holiday Auction

Marblehead, MA -- The new fall season only just began and the North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) is already preparing for its annual online holiday auction. This year, the nonprofit dance company celebrates its 49th season and invites the public to…

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Marblehead School of Ballet Opens 52nd Season

Marblehead, Massachusetts– The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrates its 52nd anniversary with a new season of classes, in-studio and live online, beginning on Monday, August 28. A range of classes -- from ballet to ballroom dancing --…

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Marblehead School of Ballet Celebrates 51st Anniversary With Summer Dance Intensive Performance

Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrates its 51st anniversary with the 2023 Summer Dance Intensive Performance. The performance, sponsored by the North Shore Civic Ballet Company (NSCB), is free and open to the public. A…

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Marblehead School of Ballet to Hold Summer Session and Celebrated Summer Dance Intensives

The summer session features a special Jazz class with performer Sarah Crane from the national touring production of 'Mean Girls'. Marblehead, Massachusetts – Dance, exercise and have fun this summer at the North Shore's Marblehead School of…

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North Shore Civic Ballet Opens Spring Auction on May 26. Proceeds Provide Scholarships and Support to Train Dancers.

Marblehead, MA -- The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) is getting ready to launch its annual online spring auction this month. The NSCB's online auction website page, www.biddingforgood.com/ballet, opens for bids on Friday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. EST…

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Support Dance and the Arts on the North Shore. Volunteer and Donate Items to North Shore Civic Ballet's Spring Auction

Marblehead, MA -- North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) invites the public to get involved in its annual online spring auction that raises funds to support the performing arts on the North Shore in Massachusetts. The nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) dance company…

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Marblehead School of Ballet to Launch National Dance Week With a Poetry Contest Opening April 1 to the Public

The Marblehead School of Ballet celebrates National Dance Week from April 14 through April 23 with a National Dance Week Contest and special programming and offers. Marblehead, Massachusetts -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrates…

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Massachusetts News! Broadway Performer Karen Maria Pisani to Teach Acting for Dancers in Marblehead School of Ballet's Summer Intensives.

Marblehead School of Ballet Invites Dancers to Apply to Celebrated Summer Dance Intensives Broadway Performer Karen Maria Pisani to Teach Acting for Dancers Marblehead, Massachusetts – Dancers can expand their skills and technique in the…

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Broadway Performer Karen Marie Pisani to Teach Theater Arts Workshop at Marblehead School of Ballet

Marblehead, MA -- This spring, Broadway performer, dancer, and choreographer, Karen Marie Pisani, returns to the Marblehead School of Ballet to teach a Theater Arts workshop that introduces another generation of aspiring young performers to…

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Marblehead School of Ballet and North Shore Civic Ballet's Winter Clothing Drive Helped Adults and Children Experiencing Hardships

Marblehead, Massachusetts – The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) and the North Shore Civic Ballet third winter clothing drive was a success! The drive, which ran from November 1 through December 10, 2022, collected over 160 garments and…

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