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Showcase 2027: Instructors, Rehearsals & More!
AVA Dance Company's annual Performance Showcase returns to the stage on March 13, 2027 and YOU could be part of this incredible event! You’ve taken the class, now take the stage!
Want the opportunity to dance on stage in a supportive environment? Join AVA Dance Company for our 9-week Performance Showcase series that leads to one spectacular show on March 13, 2027!
Fill out our interest form to share you are interested in joining us and get more details leading up to registration day!
During this fun and challenging opportunity, you will:
learn group routines to perform on stage, choreographed by popular drop-in class instructors
train alongside the same group of dancers for 9 weeks
bond and connect with our community
receive professional photos and videos of your performance
perform on stage for family and friends in our biggest event of the year!
Dancers can participate in one of the following series. You will rehearse with the same group of fellow dancers for the duration of the 9-week program and then come together with the other series for the big show!
Instructors & Styles
Rehearsals will be held on Sundays from 2:00P-4:00P at Gold's Gym-Ballston in Arlington, VA from January 10 - March 7.
Rehearsals will be held on Sundays from 1:30P-3:30P at HVMANE Studios in Arlington, VA from January 10 - March 7.
Rehearsals will be held on Mondays from 7:30P-9:30P at HVMANE Studios in Arlington, VA from January 11 - March 8.
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays from 7:30P-9:30P at HVMANE Studios in Arlington, VA from January 12 - March 9.
Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays from 7:30P-9:30P at HVMANE Studios in Arlington, VA from January 13 - March 10.
Series 6: Hip Hop 101 with Jaydee (Beginner Friendly)
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays from 8:30P-9:30P at Gold's Gym-Ballston in Arlington, VA from January 26 - March 9.
All Series: Opening with Wendy & Finale with Leah
All Showcase performers will also be featured in our Opening & Finale full-cast numbers!
Wendy, AVA's Director of Operations, will choreograph the opening piece for the 5th consecutive year! Dancers will learn this choreography in person at one of their designated, weekly rehearsals.
The finale number will be choreographed by Leah, AVA's Founder/Director. Dancers will be sent videos of choreography (approx. 2 counts of eight) to learn on their own time.
Additional Information for All Dancers
Important Dates for All Series:
Content Shoot - Saturday, January 23, time and location TBA
Tech Rehearsal - Saturday, March 6 from 1P-6P, Kenmore Auditorium
Performance - Saturday, March 13 at 6PM, Kenmore Auditorium
Locations:
Series 1 & 6 rehearsals will be held at Gold's Gym - Ballston:
3910 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
*for this location, please park in GYM ONLY labeled spots to prevent being towed. Additionally, dancers must sign Gold's digital guest waiver every time they enter the building, so please allow extra time to complete this!
Series 2, 3, 4 & 5 rehearsals will be held at HVMANE Studios:
4720 Langston Blvd. Ste E, Arlington, VA 22207
The show & tech rehearsal will be held at Kenmore Auditorium:
200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
Small Groups and Solos:
In addition to the large group numbers, dancers will have the option to request performing in either a small group, duo, or solo! Following registration, an interest form will be sent to all Showcase dancers. There is an additional fee for this opportunity.
Save On Drop-In Classes:
All Showcase performers will be eligible to save $5 off drop-in classes from January 4, 2027 through March 10, 2027! Details on how to apply the discount will be distributed to dancers following registration.
Registration Information
Registration opens on Friday, December 4 at 8AM via Google Forms. The Google Forms will be linked below once available. Each series will be limited to 16 dancers.
Registration Fee:
Dancers can choose to pay the full registration fee upfront or opt into a payment plan at the time of registration.
Series 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5: Three Payments of $165 ($495)
Series 6: Two Payments of $125 ($250)
Payment Plan Due Dates:
Series 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5:
December 4, 2025 - $165 non-refundable deposit to confirm your spot
January 8, 2026 - $165
February 5, 2026 - $165
Series 6:
December 4, 2025 - $125 non-refundable deposit to confirm your spot
January 22, 2026 - $125
The registration fee includes 18 hours of dance instruction, professional photoshoot, AVA t-shirt, Tech Rehearsal, Show Day, and professional recording & photos of the performance.
Price does not include fees for costumes/shoes that may be necessary to wear at the performance. Performance Series payment cannot be refunded or exchanged for classes. *Refunds will not be given for missed classes or performances.
FAQs
Who can participate in the Performance Showcase?
This unique opportunity is open to all dancers!
What level is this performance opportunity?
Rehearsals for Series 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 will be taught primarily at an intermediate pace and Series 6 will be beginner level. All levels are welcome however! Dancers will be expected to rehearse/review choreography outside of the designated studio hours.
Are any skills required to participate?
No specific skill is required to participate, this opportunity is open to all dancers with a passion to perform! Following registration, dancers will be asked to fill out a questionnaire sharing what technical/acrobatic skills they have. These responses will be shared with the choreographers & then taken into consideration for the piece! Dancers specifc skills may be featured in pieces pending on what they share in the questionnaire.
How do I sign up?
Sign ups will be via Google Form, which will be found in the above Registration section. Each series will have its own, individual Google Form. Once a form hits 16 dancers + waitlist, it will close. There are no auditions for this performance opportunity.
What if the Series I’m interested in participating in fills up?
In each Google Form, there will be a section asking which other series you would be interested in performing in if you were to make the waitlist on your top choice. After registration is closed & the forms are reviewed, we will email each dancer to notify them if they made a series or if they remain on the waitlist. Dancers should only fill out on registration form for the series they are most interested in participating in.
Can I sign up for more than one series?
Due to expected demand, dancers may only sign up to participate in one of our Series.
How does the 9 week rehearsal structure work?
Dancers will spend 3 rehearsals learning their first group piece, 3 rehearsals learning their second group piece and 1 rehearsal learning the opening. During the week of the show, dancers will attend their Series dress rehearsal at their rehearsal location and a technical rehearsal at the Kenmore Auditorium.
How can I be part of a small group or solo?
Following registration, an interest form will be sent to all dancers participating in the Showcase where they may submit a request to perform in an additional small group, duo or solo in any style they choose! This is entirely optional and will have a small additional fee.
Dancers participating in small groups or solos will need to coordinate their own rehearsal times & locations.
If I’m not enrolled in Showcase, can I still participate in a small group or solo?
Unfortunately, no. Only dancers registered to one of our 6 Series are eligible to perform in an additional small group, duo or solo number.
What if I miss a rehearsal?
We understand that you may miss a rehearsal! Videos of the instructor doing the routine with counts and music will be shared following each rehearsal. You will be expected to learn missed choreography on your own time by the following week.
How will costumes work?
Once they have been chosen by the choreographers, dancers will be notified of what each number's outfits/costume themes will be! Dancers are responsible for fulfilling the costume needs.
Relive Past Performances
You can find videos from all of our past Performances Showcases archived here!
Several of this year's instructors have choreographed Showcase pieces in the past. Check them out below!
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