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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!
11/24 - 7:30P Pro Style Pom Masterclass with Rachel & Monica
11/25 - 7:30P Heels with Julia & 8:30P Street Jazz with Nadeen
11/26 - 7:30P Twerksgiving with Ashleigh
11/30 - 2P Wicked Themed Musical Theater with Jeremy & 3P Hip Hop 101 with Jaydee
12/3 - 7:30P Hip Hop Pom Fusion with Louis & 8:30P Jazz with Jackie
Pro Style Pom Masterclass with Current
& Former NFL Dancers
Join us this Monday, Nov. 24 for a Pro Style Pom collab Masterclass with former 3X NFL cheerleader Rachel Fernandes & current 3X NFL dancer Monica Galluccio
Rachel & Monica were teammates on Bucknell University's Bison Girls Dance Team and both went on to pursue their dreams of performing in the NFL! Rachel spent 3 years as an NFL cheerleader for the Jets Flight Crew and 49ers Gold Rush, with one Super Bowl appearance. Monica is a third year NFL Dancer for the Washington Commanders’ Command Force.
This 75 minute class will begin at 7:30P at BalletNova in Falls Church, VA
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Our annual Performance Showcase returns on March 7, 2026 at Kenmore Auditorium in Arlington, VA🌟
We're thrilled to share the details for this 2026's show! During our 8-week program, dancers will learn 4 routines to perform on stage for friends and family. This opportunity is open to everyone who has a passion to perform!
Learn from current and former professional dancers in one of our five Series options. Additionally, dancers will have the option to perform a solo or in a small group! Check out our 2025 show here.
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
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!
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