Programs

OUR PROGRAMS

Ballet After Dark offers a variety of signature programs for youth and young women ages 6-24 years old.

BAD Threads & Bread

BAD Threads & Bread is Ballet After Dark’s free, 12-week after-school life-skills program for young people ages 12–24. Hosted at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, the program provides a welcoming, creative, and hands-on environment where participants can build confidence, independence, and practical skills for everyday life.

Participants will explore:

Cooking fundamentals and recipe interpretation
Kitchen safety, cleanliness, and food hygiene
Basic sewing with a needle and thread
Financial literacy, budgeting, and smart money habits
Personal wellness, self-care, and healthy decision-making

Through hands-on activities, group discussions, and real-world practice, participants will learn to cook it, stitch it, save it, and live well—all while connecting with their peers and having fun.

BAD Stitches

BAD Stitches is a nine-week sewing education and workforce development program presented by Ballet After Dark and hosted at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. The program combines hands-on sewing instruction with education that supports health literacy, personal empowerment, and community care.

Participants will explore:

Period poverty education
Menstrual, reproductive, and sexual health literacy
Trauma-informed awareness training
Basic sewing instruction
The design and production of reusable menstrual pads and pantyliners

Throughout the program, participants will create signature reusable prototypes and beta-test them for comfort, fit, and usability. Their feedback will help refine the design patterns before the products are made available for community distribution.

In-Person Trauma Informed Training

Real conversations. Real skills. Real support.

This series of virtual, trauma-informed workshops is designed for youth ages 5+ and dives into topics that matter—friendship, healthy relationships, consent, teen dating violence, bystander action, and more. These interactive 60-minute sessions create a safe space to learn, speak up, and look out for yourself and others.

Offered in January, April, and October in honor of Stalking Awareness, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, these workshops are all about building confidence, awareness, and the power to make informed choices.

Code Red

Code Red provides free period-care boxes and honest menstrual and reproductive health education to girls and young women throughout Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County.

Boxes are available while supplies last.

No shame. No stress. Just a little box of care when you need it most.

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PERIODT!™️

Our signature program brings real talk about menstrual, reproductive, and sexual health to the forefront. Designed for girls and young women ages 6+, this interactive curriculum includes 8 engaging modules that break down the basics and go beyond—creating space for questions, confidence, and self-discovery.

Through fun, honest, and empowering sessions, participants learn to understand their bodies, own their choices, and build the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves and their health.

Hot Sex Kits

Safe sex is hot—and we’ve got you covered.

Our emergency contraception program partners with trusted nonprofits to get essential resources directly to sexually active youth across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County. Hot Sex Kits are packed with real, reliable info on reproductive and sexual health, plus protection and emergency contraception—because you deserve to stay informed, prepared, and in control.

No shame. No judgment. Just the tools you need to take care of yourself.

Request your kit today.

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BAD CAMP

BAD Camp is back—and it’s giving summer vibes, fun, and growth all in one.

This 2-week immersive camp is designed for girls and teens ages 5–17 who are ready to learn, explore, and have a blast. From field trips to hands-on activities, you’ll spend up to 25 hours a week building skills, making friends, and trying new things—all with meals included.

BAD Ballet Fellowship- Youthworks

This 5-week fellowship is for young women ages 16–21 who are ready to move, create, and grow! Participants will take daily somatic dance classes, explore their creativity, and perform, while also building real-world skills like teamwork, leadership, and career readiness.

In partnership with YouthWorks, this paid opportunity will bring together 20 young people in a supportive and empowering space. Along the way, fellows will discover how dance can be more than just movement—it can be a powerful way to tell stories, express yourself, and make an impact in your community.