2025-2026
Ballet 1/Tap (Monday)
Ballet 1 (ages 6 and 7) is for dancers who are either new to ballet or who have taken our Pre-Ballet classes. The Ballet 1 curriculum focuses on the basic elements of ballet technique while still encouraging the development of imagination and creativity. Ballet 1 students attend one hour, one time per week. The students experience the fundamental components of a ballet class, basic ballet vocabulary, posture and technique. Additionally, tap is included during the last ten minutes of each class to help develop the dancer's rhythm and timing.
Ballet 1 (ages 6 and 7) is for dancers who are either new to ballet or who have taken our Pre-Ballet classes. The Ballet 1 curriculum focuses on the basic elements of ballet technique while still encouraging the development of imagination and creativity. Ballet 1 students attend one hour, one time per week. The students experience the fundamental components of a ballet class, basic ballet vocabulary, posture and technique. Additionally, tap is included during the last ten minutes of each class to help develop the dancer's rhythm and timing.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Reston
Jazz 3
Jazz is a high energy style of dance that developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is characterized by its syncopated rhythms, isolations, improvisations, and low center of gravity all set to popular music. GWDC is cognizant of age appropriate movement and music while teaching the fundamentals of jazz dance.
Jazz is a high energy style of dance that developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is characterized by its syncopated rhythms, isolations, improvisations, and low center of gravity all set to popular music. GWDC is cognizant of age appropriate movement and music while teaching the fundamentals of jazz dance.
Monday
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Reston
Mommy & Me (Session 1)
A joyful 10-week introduction to the beauty of classical music, rhythm, and movement—designed especially for toddlers/preschoolers and their caregivers. This nurturing course blends the grace of ballet with playful music exploration, helping little ones develop coordination, rhythm, and confidence while creating precious bonding moments with their parent or caregiver.
Each class combines gentle ballet foundations, rhythm instruments, and imaginative movement set to music. Parents participate alongside their toddlers, supporting their first steps into the world of dance and music in a warm, encouraging environment.
Perfect for building:
- Motor skills & balance
- Musicality & rhythm awareness
- Creativity & self-expression
- Confidence & parent-child connection.
Price is $150 per session (10 weeks).
A joyful 10-week introduction to the beauty of classical music, rhythm, and movement—designed especially for toddlers/preschoolers and their caregivers. This nurturing course blends the grace of ballet with playful music exploration, helping little ones develop coordination, rhythm, and confidence while creating precious bonding moments with their parent or caregiver.
Each class combines gentle ballet foundations, rhythm instruments, and imaginative movement set to music. Parents participate alongside their toddlers, supporting their first steps into the world of dance and music in a warm, encouraging environment.
Perfect for building:
- Motor skills & balance
- Musicality & rhythm awareness
- Creativity & self-expression
- Confidence & parent-child connection.
Price is $150 per session (10 weeks).
Tuesday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Reston
First Steps (Tuesday)
Our First Steps class is a 45 minute class designed to introduce our youngest dancers to the beginnings of their dance training. We focus on developing motor skills such as hopping, jumping, skipping as well as balance. A large part of our First Steps class focuses on cultivating the imagination. The dancers learn very basic ballet steps through imaginative movement. They also learn elements of cooperative play, how to listen and follow direction, how to take turns and more. Students should to be potty trained to enroll.
Our First Steps class is a 45 minute class designed to introduce our youngest dancers to the beginnings of their dance training. We focus on developing motor skills such as hopping, jumping, skipping as well as balance. A large part of our First Steps class focuses on cultivating the imagination. The dancers learn very basic ballet steps through imaginative movement. They also learn elements of cooperative play, how to listen and follow direction, how to take turns and more. Students should to be potty trained to enroll.
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Reston
PreBallet/Tap (Tuesday)
The Pre-Ballet Program introduces four and five-year-olds to the enchanting world of ballet through floor exercises, across-the-floor dances, stories of ballets and great dancers, classical music, creative movement and imaginative dancing. All children are encouraged to express their dance potential in a positive, joyous, and happy environment, with praise for each child. All of our syllabus material at the Pre-Ballet level is gentle and encouraging and stresses coordination and musicality. Additionally, all Pre-Ballet classes include ten minutes of tap at the end of each class to help develop the child's rhythm and timing. No prior dance experience is necessary.
The Pre-Ballet Program introduces four and five-year-olds to the enchanting world of ballet through floor exercises, across-the-floor dances, stories of ballets and great dancers, classical music, creative movement and imaginative dancing. All children are encouraged to express their dance potential in a positive, joyous, and happy environment, with praise for each child. All of our syllabus material at the Pre-Ballet level is gentle and encouraging and stresses coordination and musicality. Additionally, all Pre-Ballet classes include ten minutes of tap at the end of each class to help develop the child's rhythm and timing. No prior dance experience is necessary.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Reston
Modern 1/2
Modern is a free-form of dance. It emphasizes creativity and is based on techniques developed over the last 100 years. Modern technique uses the floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement. Teachers incorporate an eclectic blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into their classes which emphasize overcurve/undercurve, contraction/release, musicality and rhythm.
Modern is a free-form of dance. It emphasizes creativity and is based on techniques developed over the last 100 years. Modern technique uses the floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement. Teachers incorporate an eclectic blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into their classes which emphasize overcurve/undercurve, contraction/release, musicality and rhythm.
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Reston
Modern 3
Modern is a free-form of dance. It emphasizes creativity and is based on techniques developed over the last 100 years. Modern technique uses the floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement. Teachers incorporate an eclectic blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into their classes which emphasize overcurve/undercurve, contraction/release, musicality and rhythm.
Modern is a free-form of dance. It emphasizes creativity and is based on techniques developed over the last 100 years. Modern technique uses the floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement. Teachers incorporate an eclectic blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into their classes which emphasize overcurve/undercurve, contraction/release, musicality and rhythm.
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Reston
PreBallet/Tap (Thursday)
The Pre-Ballet Program introduces four and five-year-olds to the enchanting world of ballet through floor exercises, across-the-floor dances, stories of ballets and great dancers, classical music, creative movement and imaginative dancing. All children are encouraged to express their dance potential in a positive, joyous, and happy environment, with praise for each child. All of our syllabus material at the Pre-Ballet level is gentle and encouraging and stresses coordination and musicality. Additionally, all Pre-Ballet classes include ten minutes of tap at the end of each class to help develop the child's rhythm and timing. No prior dance experience is necessary.
The Pre-Ballet Program introduces four and five-year-olds to the enchanting world of ballet through floor exercises, across-the-floor dances, stories of ballets and great dancers, classical music, creative movement and imaginative dancing. All children are encouraged to express their dance potential in a positive, joyous, and happy environment, with praise for each child. All of our syllabus material at the Pre-Ballet level is gentle and encouraging and stresses coordination and musicality. Additionally, all Pre-Ballet classes include ten minutes of tap at the end of each class to help develop the child's rhythm and timing. No prior dance experience is necessary.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Reston
Ballet 1/Tap (Thursday)
Ballet 1 (ages 6 and 7) is for dancers who are either new to ballet or who have taken our Pre-Ballet classes. The Ballet 1 curriculum focuses on the basic elements of ballet technique while still encouraging the development of imagination and creativity. Ballet 1 students attend one hour, one time per week. The students experience the fundamental components of a ballet class, basic ballet vocabulary, posture and technique. Additionally, tap is included during the last ten minutes of each class to help develop the dancer's rhythm and timing.
Ballet 1 (ages 6 and 7) is for dancers who are either new to ballet or who have taken our Pre-Ballet classes. The Ballet 1 curriculum focuses on the basic elements of ballet technique while still encouraging the development of imagination and creativity. Ballet 1 students attend one hour, one time per week. The students experience the fundamental components of a ballet class, basic ballet vocabulary, posture and technique. Additionally, tap is included during the last ten minutes of each class to help develop the dancer's rhythm and timing.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reston
Jazz 1/2
Jazz is a high energy style of dance that developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is characterized by its syncopated rhythms, isolations, improvisations, and low center of gravity all set to popular music. GWDC is cognizant of age appropriate movement and music while teaching the fundamentals of jazz dance.
Jazz is a high energy style of dance that developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is characterized by its syncopated rhythms, isolations, improvisations, and low center of gravity all set to popular music. GWDC is cognizant of age appropriate movement and music while teaching the fundamentals of jazz dance.
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Reston
Ballet 3 (First Year)
Tuesday Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Reston
Ballet 4
Tu 6:15 PM-7:45 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Reston
Ballet 3 (Second Year)
Tuesday Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Reston
PreBallet/Tap (Friday)
The Pre-Ballet Program introduces four and five-year-olds to the enchanting world of ballet through floor exercises, across-the-floor dances, stories of ballets and great dancers, classical music, creative movement and imaginative dancing. All children are encouraged to express their dance potential in a positive, joyous, and happy environment, with praise for each child. All of our syllabus material at the Pre-Ballet level is gentle and encouraging and stresses coordination and musicality. Additionally, all Pre-Ballet classes include ten minutes of tap at the end of each class to help develop the child's rhythm and timing. No prior dance experience is necessary.
The Pre-Ballet Program introduces four and five-year-olds to the enchanting world of ballet through floor exercises, across-the-floor dances, stories of ballets and great dancers, classical music, creative movement and imaginative dancing. All children are encouraged to express their dance potential in a positive, joyous, and happy environment, with praise for each child. All of our syllabus material at the Pre-Ballet level is gentle and encouraging and stresses coordination and musicality. Additionally, all Pre-Ballet classes include ten minutes of tap at the end of each class to help develop the child's rhythm and timing. No prior dance experience is necessary.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reston
Ballet 2A/Intro Jazz
W 5:15 PM-6:15 PM
F 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
F 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Reston
Ballet 5
M 6:15 PM-7:45 PM
W 6:15 PM-7:45 PM
F 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
W 6:15 PM-7:45 PM
F 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
Reston
Ballet 6
M 6:15 PM-7:45 PM
W 6:15 PM-7:45 PM
F 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
W 6:15 PM-7:45 PM
F 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
Reston
Adaptive 1/2
The Greater Washington Dance Center believes everyone should have the opportunity to dance! Our Adaptive Dance Program is designed for children with Down Syndrome, Autism or other cognitive and motor differences. Our instructor uses and is certified in the acclaimed Once Upon a Ballet curriculum for the younger class. For the older class our instructor uses and is certified in the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance curriculum. If you have questions about our Adaptive Dance program, or if you would like to schedule a free trial class, please EMAIL us!
The Greater Washington Dance Center believes everyone should have the opportunity to dance! Our Adaptive Dance Program is designed for children with Down Syndrome, Autism or other cognitive and motor differences. Our instructor uses and is certified in the acclaimed Once Upon a Ballet curriculum for the younger class. For the older class our instructor uses and is certified in the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance curriculum. If you have questions about our Adaptive Dance program, or if you would like to schedule a free trial class, please EMAIL us!
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Reston
First Steps (Saturday)
Our First Steps class is a 45 minute class designed to introduce our youngest dancers to the beginnings of their dance training. We focus on developing motor skills such as hopping, jumping, skipping as well as balance. A large part of our First Steps class focuses on cultivating the imagination. The dancers learn very basic ballet steps through imaginative movement. They also learn elements of cooperative play, how to listen and follow direction, how to take turns and more. Students should to be potty trained to enroll.
Our First Steps class is a 45 minute class designed to introduce our youngest dancers to the beginnings of their dance training. We focus on developing motor skills such as hopping, jumping, skipping as well as balance. A large part of our First Steps class focuses on cultivating the imagination. The dancers learn very basic ballet steps through imaginative movement. They also learn elements of cooperative play, how to listen and follow direction, how to take turns and more. Students should to be potty trained to enroll.
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Reston
Adaptive 3
The Greater Washington Dance Center believes everyone should have the opportunity to dance! Our Adaptive Dance Program is designed for children with Down Syndrome, Autism or other cognitive and motor differences. Our instructor uses and is certified in the acclaimed Once Upon a Ballet curriculum for the younger class. For the older class our instructor uses and is certified in the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance curriculum. If you have questions about our Adaptive Dance program, or if you would like to schedule a free trial class, please EMAIL us!
The Greater Washington Dance Center believes everyone should have the opportunity to dance! Our Adaptive Dance Program is designed for children with Down Syndrome, Autism or other cognitive and motor differences. Our instructor uses and is certified in the acclaimed Once Upon a Ballet curriculum for the younger class. For the older class our instructor uses and is certified in the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance curriculum. If you have questions about our Adaptive Dance program, or if you would like to schedule a free trial class, please EMAIL us!
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Reston
PreBallet/Tap (Saturday)
The Pre-Ballet Program introduces four and five-year-olds to the enchanting world of ballet through floor exercises, across-the-floor dances, stories of ballets and great dancers, classical music, creative movement and imaginative dancing. All children are encouraged to express their dance potential in a positive, joyous, and happy environment, with praise for each child. All of our syllabus material at the Pre-Ballet level is gentle and encouraging and stresses coordination and musicality. Additionally, all Pre-Ballet classes include ten minutes of tap at the end of each class to help develop the child's rhythm and timing. No prior dance experience is necessary.
The Pre-Ballet Program introduces four and five-year-olds to the enchanting world of ballet through floor exercises, across-the-floor dances, stories of ballets and great dancers, classical music, creative movement and imaginative dancing. All children are encouraged to express their dance potential in a positive, joyous, and happy environment, with praise for each child. All of our syllabus material at the Pre-Ballet level is gentle and encouraging and stresses coordination and musicality. Additionally, all Pre-Ballet classes include ten minutes of tap at the end of each class to help develop the child's rhythm and timing. No prior dance experience is necessary.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Reston
Ballet 2B/Intro Jazz
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Reston
Intermediate/Advanced
Friday schedule variable:
Pointe Dancers (by invitation): Jazz 5:15-6:45, Pointe 7:00-8:30
Non-pointe dancers: Ballet 3:45-5:15, Jazz 5:15-6:45
Friday schedule variable:
Pointe Dancers (by invitation): Jazz 5:15-6:45, Pointe 7:00-8:30
Non-pointe dancers: Ballet 3:45-5:15, Jazz 5:15-6:45
M 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
Tu 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
W 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
F 3:45 PM-8:30 PM
Sa 11:00 PM-12:30 PM
Tu 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
W 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
F 3:45 PM-8:30 PM
Sa 11:00 PM-12:30 PM
Reston
Pro Division
M 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
Tu 3:45 PM-5:15 PM
W 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
Th 3:45 PM-5:15 PM
F 3:45 PM-6:45 PM
Sa 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tu 3:45 PM-5:15 PM
W 3:45 PM-6:15 PM
Th 3:45 PM-5:15 PM
F 3:45 PM-6:45 PM
Sa 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Reston
Boo Bash!
Parents' Night Out: Boo Bash!
Drop off your little ghouls and goblins for a fun-filled Halloween party just for them, while you enjoy a night out! Your kids will have a spooktacular time with our team, enjoying a festive night of Halloween-themed games, creative crafts, and a kid-friendly movie. Costumes are encouraged as there will be an in-house trick or treating activity! We’ll provide a pizza party and a few treats to keep their energy up for a night of active and imaginative fun.
$40 per child, $25 per sibling. All proceeds benefit GWDC's resident ballet company, Festival Ballet Virginia.
Drop off your little ghouls and goblins for a fun-filled Halloween party just for them, while you enjoy a night out! Your kids will have a spooktacular time with our team, enjoying a festive night of Halloween-themed games, creative crafts, and a kid-friendly movie. Costumes are encouraged as there will be an in-house trick or treating activity! We’ll provide a pizza party and a few treats to keep their energy up for a night of active and imaginative fun.
$40 per child, $25 per sibling. All proceeds benefit GWDC's resident ballet company, Festival Ballet Virginia.
Saturday
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Reston