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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!
11/4 - 7:30P Contemporary with Rachel
11/5 - 7:30P Hip Hop with Lindsey & 8:30P Jazz with Jackie
11/11 - 7:30P Contemporary with Joey
11/12 - 7:30P Contemporary with Cierra & 8:30P Heels 101 with Marquise
11/18 - 7:30P Hip Hop with Sydney
11/19 - 7:30P Pom with Louis & 8:30P Advanced Jazz with Monica
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!
Our NBA Halftime Performance is Dec. 4!
We're excited to return to Capital One Arena on December 4 to perform at halftime when the Washington Wizards take on the Boston Celtics!
Over 50 dancers from our community will come together to perform a Hip Hop & Street Jazz production to a pop princess' greatest hits!
Want to come cheer us on? Discounted tickets are available below!
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
Our annual Performance Showcase returns to the stage on March 7, 2026!
Stay tuned for more details regarding instructors, rehearsals & more!
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!
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
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