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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!
12/16 - 7:30P Heels with Ayanna & 8:30P Hip Hop with Nadeen
12/17 - 7:30P Street Jazz 101 with Audrey & 8:30P Heels with Lexx
12/21 - 2P Rockette Style with Leah & 3P Holiday Pom with Brittany
Stay tuned for our January schedule!
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Our annual Performance Showcase returns on March 7, 2026 at Kenmore Auditorium in Arlington, VA🌟
Over 80 dancers will join us for our 8-week program, where they will learn 4 routines to perform on stage for friends and family.
Stay tuned for more info on how you can come see support our dancers at the show!
Our NBA Halftime Performance was Magical!
Hoops, we did it again 🏀😏
Over 50 members of our AVA community came together on the court on Thursday, December 4 for our Britney themed halftime production! We’re so proud of what each dancer contributed to this piece!
This season’s piece featured 10 of Britney’s biggest hits, 20+ formation changes, 2 lifts & more!
We can’t wait to share the full Jumbotron footage back with everyone
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
Watch Our Newest Concept Video
AVA Dance Company is proud to present our newest Concept Video - AVA's Warehouse: The Jump Off!
Urban grit meets street party energy in this high energy piece, choreographed by former 2X NBA & 2X NFL dancer Toya Richardson! Special thank you to OUR DANCERS, Graffiti Warehouse, Ashleigh Bennett (Music Mixer) and RTZ Productions (Videographer/Editor) for your contributions to making this project happen!
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
Monday, 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