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Jun 30, 2026
Aug 31 - Dec 18, 2026
Essence Studios welcomes all students at its Poolesville location!
Essence Studios at Riverworks classes are open to all students who wish to train at the studios located in the Poolesville Village Center in Poolesville, Maryland. Essence does not discriminate based on race, gender, age, color, national origin, or sexual orientation. Applications are accepted with or without dance training, but ballet students not currently enrolled are required to take a preliminary placement class, upon which the correct level will be assessed. Class placement is based on an ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Their studio is located in Poolesville Village Center on Fisher Avenue in the heart of Poolesville, Maryland.
19710-E Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837
Poolesville is located northwest of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, nestled in the Agricultural Reserve of Montgomery County, Maryland. It is rural, peaceful, and historical, providing a drive that will relax and prepare the soul for dancing!
Studio A contains a large 56′ x 25′ sprung dance floor covered with the Harlequin cascade professional dance surface.
Studio B is 35′ x 19′ with the same floor. Mirrors are installed the full length of each studio. The waiting area provides room for families to sit comfortably, or catch their dancer train through studio windows. There are also designated areas for students to study before their next class. Adjacent restaurants offer sandwiches, coffee, and pizza with ample parking. For in-town shopping opportunities, go to the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Phone: (240) 489-3021
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES
- Oct 6, 2026 - All Day (Tue)
- Oct 7, 2026 - All Day (Wed)
- Oct 8, 2026 - All Day (Thu)
- Oct 9, 2026 - All Day (Fri)
- Oct 10, 2026 - All Day (Sat)
- Oct 12, 2026 - All Day (Mon)
- Oct 13, 2026 - All Day (Tue)
- Oct 14, 2026 - All Day (Wed)
- Oct 15, 2026 - All Day (Thu)
- Oct 16, 2026 - All Day (Fri)
- Oct 17, 2026 - All Day (Sat)
- Oct 19, 2026 - All Day (Mon)
- Oct 20, 2026 - All Day (Tue)
- Oct 21, 2026 - All Day (Wed)
- Oct 22, 2026 - All Day (Thu)
- Oct 23, 2026 - All Day (Fri)
- Oct 24, 2026 - All Day (Sat)
- Oct 26, 2026 - All Day (Mon)
- Oct 27, 2026 - All Day (Tue)
- Oct 28, 2026 - All Day (Wed)
- Oct 29, 2026 - All Day (Thu)
- Oct 30, 2026 - All Day (Fri)
- Oct 31, 2026 - All Day (Sat)
- Nov 2, 2026 - All Day (Mon)
- Nov 3, 2026 - All Day (Tue)
- Nov 4, 2026 - All Day (Wed)
- Nov 5, 2026 - All Day (Thu)
- Nov 6, 2026 - All Day (Fri)
- Nov 7, 2026 - All Day (Sat)
- Nov 9, 2026 - All Day (Mon)
Additional time info:
Studio Calendar – Fall 26′
September, 2026
Mon. 31st – Sat. 5th: First week of Fall Semester, ALL classes begin
Wed. 9th: Auditions for “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” 6:30-8:00 pm; Advanced & Intermediate Essence dancers.
Sat. 12th: Rehearsals for Essence dancers in “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” begin at 12:00 pm.
Wed. 16th: Rehearsals for Community members in “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” begin at 6:30 pm
Sat. 19th: STUDIO CLOSED, in observance of “Poolesville Day, 2026”. Come see us perform in front of the Whalen Commons Bandshell!!
October, 2026
Sat. 31st: STUDIO OPEN, rehearsals continue. Happy Halloween! Enjoy your evening and be safe!!
November, 2026
Sat. 21st: “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” Full Run-through – ONLY BALLET 8B & UP – held at studio, 2 pm-4 pm. Mostly for technical crew and costume changes of Cultural dances/dancers!!
Thurs. 26th – Fri. 27th. STUDIO CLOSED, Thanksgiving/Fall Break. Happy Thanksgiving!
Sat. 28th: STUDIO OPEN, “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” Mandatory In-Studio Dress Rehearsal held for all participants.
December, 2026
Thurs. 3rd: STUDIO CLOSED, Youth & Adult classes canceled for “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” Dress Rehearsal at the JCC Bender Kreeger Auditorium.
Fri. 4th: Essence dancers perform for Poolesville’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Whalen Commons.
Sat. 5th: “A Winter’s Eve, 2026” performances at the JCC Bender Kreeger Auditorium.
Mon. 7th: STUDIO CLOSED, all Youth classes canceled.
Tues. 15th: Last day of Fall Semester Adult classes
Fri. 18th: Last day of Fall Semester Youth classes
Sat. 19th – Sun. January 3rd: STUDIO CLOSED for Winter Break. Happy Holidays!!!
LOCATION
Essence Studios
19710-E Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837
