NBA Performance

Our NBA Performance will take you to Capital One Arena in Washington DC, home of the Washington Wizards.

Dancers learn a high energy Hip Hop / Street Jazz piece over the duration of 4-5 weeks for this performance. This experience hits home for AVA because our Founder/Director, Leah, is a former 3X Wizards Girl and Co-Captain!

There are two types of NBA Performances that we participate in: Halftime and Pre-Game.

Our Halftime performances are more like productions! This opportunity allows us to bring 50 dancers onto the court for a 4 minute long routine. The dancers are separated into two groups (Hip Hop and Street Jazz) and these groups rehearse separately from each other. They then come together at the dress rehearsal to piece their sections together for the final piece!

Dancers pose backstage ahead of taking the court.

The Pre-Game performance hypes up the arena prior to tip-off! This opportunity has a cast of 25 dancers and blends the Hip Hop and Street Jazz styles. Pre-Game routines will be approximately 2:30 in length and are choreographed by fellow former Wizards Dancers!

The biggest difference between Halftime and Pre-Game is that the Pre-Game cast is performing the entire time, while the Halftime cast will alternate which groups are dancing.

"Let me tell you...being part of AVA Dance Company's NBA Halftime Performance was a VIBE! 🏀 The energy, the music, the crowd - everything was just perfection!" - Honey W., 2025 Halftime Performer

Do you want to be part of our next NBA Performance? Stay tuned to our Instagram and website for the most up-to-date updates!

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Previous Halftime Performances

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Previous Pre-Game Performances