
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!
3/9 - No Class - Showcase!
3/11 - 7:30P Pom with Louis
3/12 - 7:30P Street Jazz with Nadeen & 8:30P Heels with Lexx
3/16 - iNsync with the Pros
3/16 - 2P Sensual Hip Hop with Taylor & 3P Contemporary 101 with Megan
3/18 - 7:30P Street Jazz with Kayo
iNsync with the Pros

We're excited to team up with Michy Vaughn Bailey to host iNsync with the Pros on March 16!
Join us for this PRO DANCE & CHEER Sports Entertainment Intensive! 💃 Gain specialized training in jazz, hip hop, and pom, plus vital choreography and audition techniques.
You'll learn from TOP industry leaders (Michy Vaughn Bailey, Victoria Kalina, Rob Rich, Christie Horan & Derric Whitfield) and get the chance to win scholarships and prizes from our amazing sponsors!
This will be held at BalletNova on March 16 from 9A-6P

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!












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
Tuesday & 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