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AVA DANCE COMPANY
Adult Dance Classes in the DMV!
AVA Dance Company provides a fun, supportive, and motivating community for adults to share their passion for dance! We offer weekly drop-in dance classes and performance opportunities to dancers of all backgrounds in the Washington DC area. Our classes and programs are led by current and former professional dancers!
Check out our upcoming classes!
8/31 - 2P Sensual Hip Hop with Taylor & 2P Advanced Street Jazz with Joey
9/2 - 7:30P Street Jazz with Julia & 8:30P Pom 101 with Haley
9/3 - 7:30P Street Jazz with Leah & 8:30P Contemporary with Cierra
9/7 - 2P Hip Hop (Heels Optional) with Taylor
9/9 - 7:30P Street Jazz with Audrey & 8:30P Hip Hop with Jaydee
9/10 - 7:30P Pom with Lindsey & 8:30P Jazz with Jackie
Important Location Information
Beginning August 19, all of our Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday drop-in dance classes will be held at Gold's Gym - Ballston!
Gold's Gym - Ballston is a 5 minute walk from the Orange/Silver Metro lines (Ballston-MU station) and has a large, free parking lot! Please note to only park in GYM ONLY labeled spots or the lot behind the building to prevent being towed.
Additionally, all dancers must sign Gold's guest waiver upon arriving for class. Please arrive a few minutes early to each class to do so! If you are taking both of the day's classes, you only need to submit the waiver once.
Masterclass with Melanie Wilking Ekeler
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Melanie Wilking Ekeler is returning to AVA for a Street Jazz Masterclass on Saturday, September 20 from 5:30P-7:30PM!
This masterclass will be $75 and will include:
• 90-minute Street Jazz Style Masterclass taught by industry professional, Melanie
• Professional Videography by RTZ Productions with access to all videos after class
• Intimate Q&A with Melanie following class
Class will be held at Gold’s Gym - Ballston in Arlington, VA.
Check out the combo she taught during her 2024 Masterclass here!
2025 NFL Performance:
October 13, 2025!
Monday Night Football...HERE WE COME!
We're returning to Northwest Stadium, home of the Commanders, to perform at Legends Plaza prior to their highly anticipated game against the Chicago Bears on October 13.
Want to come cheer us on? Discounted tickets are available! Our estimated performance time is around 5:30PM.
Technique Series Returns this September
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Want to work on your dance technique? Our Technique Series, returning on Sundays from Sept. 7 to Sept. 28 with Olivia Lou, is the perfect opportunity for dancers to focus solely on improving their dance technique!
Each class will include dynamic stretching, strength training as well as tips on the fundamentals of that week’s focus:
Sept. 7 (Week 1): Flexibility, Extensions & Kicks
Sept. 14 (Week 2): Turns
Sept. 21 (Week 3): Leaps & Across The Floor
Sept. 28 (Week 4): Leaps, Turns & Stationary Jumps
The 75 minute long classes will begin at 3PM & will be held at Gold’s Gym - Ballston. The series is $125 and open to a limited number of dancers.
Performance Opportunities
In addition to our drop-in classes, we also provide dancers the unique opportunity to perform for live audiences and videographers while connecting with our incredible community through multi-week programs!
Performance
Showcase
Perform multiple routines on stage in front of family & friends
Sporting Events & Parades
Perform in the DC community at a home game for a local professional team or parade
Concept Videos &
Solo Series
Learn cutting edge choreo to perform for a videographer
Our 5th annual Performance Showcase was our biggest one yet!
After 8 weeks, 23 numbers and 5 series of dancers, that’s a wrap on our 2025 Performance Showcase! Thank you to everyone who attended, it means the world!
A VERY special thank you to our 80+ dancers who performed with us, the behind the scenes & tech crews and Gunston Arts Center - this show wouldn't have been possible without you!
Stay tuned for additional performance opportunities throughout the year!
Meet the Team
Our lineup of instructors changes from week to week, but you'll always see either Leah, Wendy, Lauren or Erica in the studio (sometimes, all 4!)
The members of our Admin Team are present at every class to check you in, record videos, and answer any questions you have! Learn more about them in the About Us section!
What our dancers say!
TESTIMONIALS
Paige R.
As a former collegiate and competition studio dancer, I could not imagine my life without dancing and performing. AVA was exactly what I needed to keep my passion alive!
Milan R.
AVA brings so many amazing and unique people together through their love for dance. You’ll meet some of your best friends here!
Phoebe S.
Immediately, I knew this was a community I wanted to be a part of. At AVA, it doesn’t matter if it’s your first dance class ever, or if you’re a professional- you will feel supported, welcomed, and be cheered on by everyone there.
Contact
Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday Drop-In Classes: Gold's Gym - Ballston
3910 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
Select Series & Workshops: BalletNova
3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
DC Pop-Up Classes: Onelife Fitness - Capitol Hill
315 G St. SE, Washington, DC 20001