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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!
1/8 - 7:30P Street Jazz with Ayanna & 8:30P Hip Hop with Keyante
1/12 - 2P Contemporary with Gab & 3P Hip Hop with Jaydee
1/15 - 7:30P Contemporary with Olivia & 8:30P Heels with Lexx
1/19 - 2P Street Jazz 101 with Ashleigh & 3P Musical Theater with Jeremy
1/22 - 7:30P Street Jazz with Alexis & 8:30P Contemporary with Cierra
Introducing Our AVA 101 Series
Sundays: Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Feb. 2 & Feb. 9 at 2PM at Dance Academy of VA (Del Ray)
These classes are tailored for beginners, those who haven't danced in a while, or want to try something new in the new year!
Experience the AVA community in the same welcoming and inclusive environment, but at a slower pace.
Limited drop in space remains for our Street Jazz 101, Pom 101 & Contemporary 101 classes!
We're Performing at Halftime
at an NBA Game!
Watch AVA perform during halftime at the Washington Wizards' Feb. 7 game!
We're returning to Capital One Arena for another exciting halftime production with 40+ members of our community! This piece will combine Street Jazz & Hip Hop styles on the court and is being choreographed by our Founder/Director, Leah Mariner.
Tickets are available now to come cheer us on!
Our 5th annual Performance Showcase will return on March 8 & 9, 2025!
Showcase is our largest event of the year! It is an 8-week series from January-March where dancers will learn 2 group numbers, be part of an opening piece with the entire company & have the opportunity to participate in a small group or solo to perform on stage!
Registration for our 2025 Performance Showcase is full. Stay tuned for ticket information!
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
Perform at a home game for one of DC's professional sports teams
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
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