
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!
7/13 - 2P Hip Hop with Toya & 3P Jazz 101 with Gab
7/15 - 7:30P Street Jazz with Kayo & 8:30P Heels with Lexx
7/16 - 7:30P Jazz with Monica & 8:30P Pom with Lindsey
7/20 - 2P Contemporary with Audrey & 3P Hip Hop 101 with Ashleigh
7/22 - 7:30P Contemporary with Rachel & 8:30P Hip Hop with Keyante
7/23 - 7:30P Hip Hop Pom Fusion with Louis & 8:30P Jazz with Jackie
We're Performing at a
Washington Spirit Match

We're performing at halftime performance during the Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns match on Sunday, August 3 at 12:30PM! The match will take place at Audi Field in Washington DC.
Discounted tickets are available to watch our throwback inspired halftime performance!
2025 NFL Performance:
Save the Date!

Mark your calendars because we’re performing at the Washington Commanders’ game on October 13, 2025 against the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium!
We can’t wait to dance for fans at Monday Night Football this season! We will be performing at Legends Plaza during pre-game! 🎉
Stay tuned for more info regarding rehearsals, timing, pricing & more to drop later this summer !
We Performed in DC's National
Independence Day Parade

There was a Party in the USA at this year's National Independence Day Parade! There's nothing quite like dancing in the nation’s capital on 4th of July!
Louis Caponi, NFL dancer & beloved AVA instructor, choreographed & mixed this year's Pom routine, which blended Cowboy Carter with an iconic hit!
Our next performance opportunity will be at the Washington Commanders' game on Monday, October 13 against the Chicago Bears!

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!












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
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
Sunday Classes: Dance Academy of VA - Del Ray
2402 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Tuesday & Wednesday 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