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Founded by Claudia Mangan in 1974, the Rockville Civic Ballet is a City-Managed community arts group. Ms. Mangan established a thriving ballet company for our Rockville Community on the value that ballet belongs to all of us. Members come from all walks of life and work cooperatively to present affordable quality performances. Over the course of our 51 years, the RCB has premiered ballet classes and over 20 original works that range from dance dramas to neoclassical modern wo

Classical ballet evolved out of court dances in Renaissance Europe and has long been the purview of the elite. The RCB has dedicated itself to the democratization of the art form, molding it to our dancers and audience. In the course of this process, we have brought ballet classics to the stage. Our debut production of Giselle in March 2025 showcased the talent of our dancers and the powerful strength of teamwork. Our ghostly willi corps shone as they followed Myrtha's every

Once upon a time... is the classic refrain. But this year, the RCB is bringing you a fresh take on Shakespeare's well loved play A Midsummer Night's Dream set in the American West. Fans of cowboys will delight at this cheeky take on the commedy. A trusty gang of cowboys