WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS,
NOT CURTAIN CALLS
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We bring joy, love, music, and beauty
to people wherever they live,
helping them "feel young again".
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
Ballet Mobile's theater is wherever we dance, and we make house calls, not curtain calls. No matter how small and non-traditional the space may be, we make it work. Our audiences say it best. Our Community page has more.
July 6, 2017 - Morningside Friendship - Happy Birthday America Ballet
"Your performance reminded me that even on a rainy day, the sun is shining above the clouds." "...The music and the ballet made something happen inside me. I'm in tears just thinking about it." "This entire experience was truly beautiful." "This was my first performance here, and I am overwhelmed by the caliber and professionalism."
July 5, 2017 - Frederick Villa - Happy Birthday America Ballet
"God made sure that I was here today." "Watching you made me feel that yes, I can do my exercises and I need to be kinder to myself..." "What you did today made my life so much better."
July 2, 2017 - Sunrise Annapolis - Happy Birthday America Ballet
"This was such a touching experience - it was so much more than just a performance." "You put your whole hearts into every second of what you do, and you raise our spirits beyond words." "What a magnificent day - an afternoon very well spent."
June 23, 2017 - Brooke Grove Nursing Center - Summer Ballet
"Not many days are happy ones for us, but you made today a happy day." "Watching you all dance was like watching butterflies fluttering around - bringing us joy." "You made this day ten times more beautiful. You brightened our whole week." "We don't feel good about ourselves very often, but we felt good today." "We know that what you do takes so much work. But it is worth it because you make us so very, very happy."
June 22, 2017 - Arbor Ridge at Riderwood - Summer Ballet
"When your ballerina came out in that tutu, it was the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen." "You really moved us and made us so happy." "Did I like it? You had me with tears in my eyes and bouncing in my seat." "I felt that I was dancing with you all the entire time." "In all the years I have been here, I have never seen anything so beautiful."
June 20, 2017 - Sunrise Columbia - Almost Summer Ballet
"I am euphoric in my heart." "I'm never going to forget this. I can't forget this because of how it made me feel." "You were wonderful. More than wonderful!" "You made us laugh, made us cry - and helped us feel good again."
June 2, 2017 - Atholton Work Enclave - Let's Dance
"This was the most fun ever!" "This is indeed a magical partnership between Ballet Mobile and our students." "You truly bring your joy along with all your love and positive energy...Thank you for coming and dancing with our students."
May 29, 2017 - Brightview Towson - Memorial Day Ballet
"I was dancing the entire time right here in my wheelchair." "Everything today - the music, the dancing, the narration - was an incredible testament of love." "You were amazing last time you were here, and you were amazing today. Bravo!" "What a treat. An afternoon of beauty and thought for our soul."
May 28, 2017 - Brightview South River - Memorial Day Ballet
"The ballet Chapters brought back so many emotions, but mostly what I loved about it was the beauty of all of you." "I've been in a wheelchair most of my life. Watching Chapters made me feel that you really understand how I feel and who I am." "This was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen." "Thank you for telling my story." "I loved how we were able to understand and see everything so close up."
May 26, 2017 - Morningside Ellicott City - Memorial Day Ballet
"What an invigorating and inspiring evening!" "This was better than anything I've seen on Broadway." "You don't know how much we all look forward to this. You bring joy every time you're here." "I wouldn't miss one of your programs for the world." "You made my summer!"
May 21, 2017 - Heartlands Severna Park - Armed Forces Day Ballet
"I hope you know how grateful we all are for how much of your lives you devote to this - to us." "You made me feel so young again." "During the ballet Chapters, I was right there on the dance floor. That was my life. I loved it." "There was such variety of music and dances; it was all so moving and uplifting." "I have two vases of Ballet Mobile flowers. They help me every day."
May 15, 2017 - Springwell Senior Living - Ballerina Afternoon
"Today really made me think. After today I no longer feel handicapped. I am whole despite my wheelchair. I am myself." "I loved every moment of today." "I was so sad when I came today. You recognized my sadness and let the light in." "I feel lighter and more hopeful."
April 24, 2017 - Sanctuary Holy Cross - Afternoon with Your Ballerina
"You changed my life today." "The new ballet Chapters - it was like I was watching my life." "You have made me so happy."
April 17, 2017 - Buckingham's Choice - Spring Ballet
"I will look at my flower and remember this wonderful afternoon." "You made us think. You helped us remember." "Thank you for sharing your passion today." "You all really did raise us up today." "You gave us all part of your grace." "I never thought I would see anything this beautiful ever again."
April 13, 2017 - Easter Seals Windsor Mill - Spring Ballet
"You all had a message for us today. I got the message. I love the message. I loved this." "You all bring spirit with you. It's like being in church." "I loved Chapters. It really took me somewhere." "This meant so much to me."
April 11, 2017 - North Arundel Health and Rehab - Spring Ballet
"You have made me so happy today!" "We all love Life here, but when you visit us, we love it even more." "You all looked so good. I love you. It means so much to me when you come." "We were all dancing and singing all afternoon!"
April 10, 2017 - Heartlands Ellicott City - Spring Ballet
"When you do something like this and do it so well, it makes us older people really feel something. It gives us hope." "When you dance, you open everyone's eyes." "I cannot tell you how impressive this was. You are so professional. To be able to watch this up close is a gift."
April 9, 2017 - Morningside Ellicott City - Spring Ballet in Memory of Miss Sue
"I can only place my hand here - over my heart - and say thank you." "Your message is always important to us - that it is our spirits that matter and that you do not forget us." "I hope you know how much it meant to us to have you with us today."
March 27, 2017 - Brighton Gardens Reminiscence - Spring Ballerina
"We are so grateful for you." "Exquisite. Amazing. I can't come up with enough adjectives to describe this experience." "You danced just for me, and I loved every minute."
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Just as a bookmobile brings books to people everywhere, Ballet Mobile brings beautiful ballet to unconventional locations.
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We combine movement, music, and mental imagery in ways that touch the heart and lift the spirits.
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We bring up-close-and-personal experiences with pointe shoes, ports de bras, and tutus...
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Feel the energy and community of our house calls. Everyone dances!
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EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMATION
We transform living rooms, hallways, atriums, and even kitchens into beautiful, interactive ballet experiences. Our house call Schedule is dynamic. Learn more about us through our Gallery.
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SPECIAL BALLET CLASSES FOR SENIORS
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If you would like to start a program like this, contact us and we will help you.
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If you would like to learn more about us or schedule a house call, write info@balletmobile.org, or call us at 410-382-1377. We bring healing magic with us and leave it with you and those you love most.
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We take ballet out of the dark theater and bring it right to people who otherwise would not experience it.
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We would love to hear from you.
Email: info@balletmobile.org
Phone: 410-382-1377
Experience how music, movement, and mental imagery can improve your spirits and health - and the spirits and health of those you care about.
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WHERE WE HAVE BEEN
Everyone in Ballet Mobile has one goal: to help people feel happier. We have made many friends since our June, 2010 founding.
Community Centers and Events
Arbutus Senior Center; Howard County WOMENFEST; Gallagher Center; Howard County's 50+ Expo; The Bain Center; Easter Seals Windsor Mill; Elkridge Senior Center; Glenwood Community Center; Longwood Senior Center; North Laurel 50+ Center; O'Malley Senior Center; Waldorf Senior Center
Hospitals and Nursing Centers
Center Adventist Rehab; Brinton Woods Arlington West; Brooke Grove Nursing Center; The Children's Inn at NIH; Forest Haven; Frederick Villa, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric; Mercy Villa Convent; North Arundel Health and Rehab; Sanctuary Holy Cross; Sidney Kimmel Center at Johns Hopkins; Springfield Hospital Center
Schools and Libraries
Atholton High School, Hammond Middle School, Essex Public Library, Patuxent Valley Middle School, Randallstown Public Library, Veterans Elementary School, Woodlawn Public Library
Assisted Living Centers
Autumn Assisted Living Bel Air; Brighton Gardens Columbia; Brightview of Rolling Mills, Severna Park, South River,Towson and White Marsh; Brookdale Potomac; Brooke Grove Assisted Living; Buckingham's Choice; Edenwald; Emeritus Pikesville; Encore Turf Valley; Fairhaven Sykesville, Forest Hill Heights; Harmony Hall Columbia; Heartlands Ellicott City and Severna Park; Homecrest Silver Spring; Lighthouse Ellicott City, Lorien of Bel Air and Columbia; The Maples Towson; Morningside House of Ellicott City, Friendship, Laurel, and St. Charles; Oaks at Four Corners; Pickersgill, Shangri La; Somerford Place; Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Villa Julie; Spring Arbor Severna Park, Springhouse Pikesville; Springwell Senior Living, Sunrises Annapolis, Columbia, Pikesville, and Silver Spring; Symphony Manor of Roland Park; Vantage House
Other Residences and Events
Gallagher Services; Girl Scout Badge Events; The Mideastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation; Selborne House; Side by Side; Villa Mercy Convent; Weinberg Village
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