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Perform at the Crowning of Miss DC with us!


We're excited to return to the Miss DC Scholarship Pageant this June!


AVA Dance Company has been invited to once again be the featured performers in the event that ultimately crowns Miss DC and YOU could be on stage with us (and local royalty!) We are looking for dancers to join us for this unique opportunity! You will be performing a minute long routine choreographed by our Founder/Director, Leah Mariner!



What We’re Looking For:

  • Dancers with Intermediate/Advanced level of skills and choreography retention in the Street Jazz & Hip Hop styles

  • Performance experience

  • Attendance during our 2 rehearsals + dress rehearsal


The Details:

  • Performance Date: Saturday, June 27

  • Location: University of DC (UDC)

  • Call Time on event day: TBA

  • Rehearsals: Thursdays, June 18 & 25 from 7:45P-9:45P at Gold's Gym

  • Dress rehearsal: Friday, June 26 at 4P at UDC

  • Performance Fee: $175 (cost for costumes not included)


Dancers who would like to participate in this opportunity can submit their interest (and samples of dance experience) via our Interest Form, which is available now through May 21. Dancers will be notified via email of whether they've been selected or waitlisted.



Unlike other performance opportunities we provide, registration for this event will not be granted on a first come, first served basis.



Meet the Choreographer, Leah



Leah has been dancing and sharing her passion for dance with others for over 30 years. Leah was born and raised in Long Island, NY where her dance career started. In college she led her college dance company and choreographed routines that won leading scores in competitions. After college, Leah danced professionally for the Washington Wizards for three seasons, serving as co-captain of the team during her third season.  During her time dancing professionally for the NBA, she won Rookie of the Year, was chosen to represent her team in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the NBA 3x Events; Atlanta, Georgia for the annual All P-R-O Dance Convention; as well as New York City for the 2015 NBA All Star Events. Leah has always loved sharing her passion of dance with her community and is grateful to continue to provide so many dance opportunities to our dancers here in the DMV through AVA Dance Company.

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