One of the most exciting discoveries for me this year was starting to attend Born 2 Dance -- it…read moretruly gave a special and inspiring beginning to the year. I regularly attend Belly Dance classes there, and I wholeheartedly recommend this place to everyone who wants not only to dance, but also to feel inspired, empowered, and connected through dance. Victoria Bloom and Jhalimar Villaroel create such an incredible, warm, and inspiring environment that it's always a pleasure to come back, recharge with positive energy, and discover the beauty of Belly Dance.

I had a really fun time taking a recent Cardio Hip-Hop class. The check-in process was easy. I…read moreasked the person at the counter if they took any classes there and they did. The check-in person was super welcoming and told me about some of the other dance formats offered there. This dance studio caters to both children and adults. So you will see kids running around, which is ok, but I am not really used to. The class started on time. The instructor had great energy and encouraged us to have fun and do things our own style. I haven't been dancing in a while, so I knew it would be a good challenge for me. I really had a lot of fun. My only surprise is that the classes are only 60 mins. I think they ought to be 70 minutes to include a proper 5 min warm-up and 5-minute cool-down. There wasn't a lot of warming up in the beginning of this particular class. I've taken adult dance classes for years and I am used to something that include some warm-up movements to get the rotating joints going, like neck rolls, shoulder rolls, and hip and lower back movements. The class did include a relaxing cool down with stretching for the lower body and upper body. I plan to take more Hip-Hop style classes. They offer Cardio Hip-Hop, Beginner Hip-Hip and more advanced levels, Sensual Dance, Twerk, Ballet, Shuffle, Street Jazz and a lot more. I plan to try about 5 more formats and sign-up for one class for the summer session. I highly recommend this place!

This place is possibly the very best local dance school I've seen. Teachers at Cuppett's know their…read morestuff so that kids learn safely and beautifully. Many kids take lessons here from toddler all the way through high school. Some of those high school students dance so well you would be hard pressed to tell them from big-city professional dancers. It's wonderful to see the kids grow and develop over the years. Amazing! Cuppett's has several studios within the same building and there are lots of classes to choose from. It focuses on a strong ballet foundation, and offers many additional forms of dance. Teachers and office staff are nice and well organized. Between staff and all the girls who take lessons, it is a good nurturing atmosphere. My only complaints are that the school has grown so much that dance recitals are kind of huge. Some classes fill quickly. And some classes are at times that make it hard for a working parent to drive to. (And I wish classes cost a little less because that would make it easier to take more classes.) All in all, though, it's great!

Wonderful establishment. Knowledgeable and professional teachers, a huge variety of classes as…read morewell. Very nice and helpful desk staff made registering easy

Such a wonderful, organized dance studio. The staff is top notch and you can tell in the quality of…read morethe dancers. The nutcracker they put on was spectacular. We had invited a bunch of extended family who all raved about how skilled the dancers were. We are excited to support this local business.

Academy appeared to be everything we wanted when we agreed to participate in a trial session. Was…read moreimpressed with the communication...HOWEVER... the academy did not provide a welcoming environment that makes you want to come back. The information communicated in the email, did not occur, we were not welcomed, given any direction or even introduced to the instructor. I am not sure if the staff felt we were out of place but we sure felt out of place with the treatment given to us as guest. Back to the drawing board.

My son has danced with this team of people for a year now. Krissy is the best of the best. She is…read morejust a delight. She's incredibly meticulous with every necessary detail, and also one of the kindest, most exhuberant, loving people I've ever met. All of the dance moms and dads are also incredibly friendly and awesome. It 100% feels like a good family you want to be with. My son loves dancing here. Just loves it! It is his passion. I love that the kids learn stunts and are never made to feel inadequate if they struggle to learn something. The kids also learn a wide variety of dance moves. The studio is starting up their own exercise classes now for adults, and once the classes jive with my son's dance practices, I can't wait to sign up for those too!

My daughter started dancing at Velocity in high school. Realizing that the high school Pom and…read moredance team was not enough to prepare for a college dance team. Little did we know, we would not only get an exceptional dance experience, but a supportive and encouraging environment. We have grown up in a dance studio but had never felt the dance family vibe before. Good Vibes Only is truly what this place stands for. Wish we would have found it sooner!

I can't say enough good things about JSDA! Since our family started taking classes, we feel like…read morepart of a community! The teachers and office manager know all of us by name; the teachers take time to get to know their students (what makes them click and inspires them) and the office manager takes time to get to know the parents/caregivers, etc. and makes them feel welcome! During the COVID shutdown, the studio amazingly pivoted to virtual instruction very quickly. We were taking classes online before the schools or other activities were able to make the switch. As restrictions loosened, the studio welcomed in person dancers in a super safe manner and offered virtual instruction for those not comfortable with in person classes. Both were very well done. When school continued to be virtual, the studio offered a scholars program which allowed students to do their school work in the studio and take dance classes during their breaks. It was a social godsend to provide a pod like environment for our kids who craved social interaction, and exercise during virtual school (all done in a safe manner)! I was always impressed with the care the studio took to address the concerns of the various families so that everyone felt comfortable! The dance studio offers a variety of classes for beginners to serious, competitive dancers. I'd like to highlight their unique teen dance program which allows teenagers who are beginning dancers to comfortably take classes with other students their age. You're never too old to start dancing! The dance studio is located in downtown McLean and therefore conveniently located for parents/caregivers who can run meaningful errands nearby while their dancers are in class. But, the studio also has a lovely waiting area if you want to watch the classes on TV. Overall, I highly recommend JSDA's dance studio!

The new studio is loud and the vibrations from music shake the walls. I heard that installation…read moreof soundproofing in the walls and cushioning in the floors was discussed but not done. The dance room doors do not have windows and there is a locked private office which does not have a window in the door (it was stated that the office belongs to the owner, a man). There is also a teachers lounge which is locked. This is concerning because young children are there and private rooms create a safety issue. Most classes are in the evening and the children enter the building through a back door which faces a dark parking lot. There is a small light on the back of the building which was not working and there are no lights in the parking lot. Studios in the area charge less and offer more.

This is THE place to take adult ballet classes in the DMV. The teachers and class structure are…read moreexcellent, and there's a variety of levels and times to choose from. The studio is gorgeous too!

Three beautiful, bright, and airy dance studios on the second floor, in the same building as Cactus…read moreCantina, Raku, Solidcore and Pure Barre (not the Yelp address). I've been taking adult open classes here for about a year and find that most evening and weekend classes tend to be crowded, so try a weekday daytime class if you can. There's street parking on Wisconsin Ave and side streets or discounted parking in the Giant Foods garage (remember to get your parking validation from the receptionist). While the faculty each have their own styles, all the ones I've taken from are top-notch instructors who were former (or are currently) professional ballet company dancers. I think I've finally figured out the five levels for adult classes, which are not as they're labeled, IMO: - Beginning 1. For dancers in their first couple years of ballet study, or who are rehabbing after not dancing for 1+ years. The teacher will explain ballet terminology. - Beginning 2. Not actually for beginners. Full barre and center combinations. - Advanced beginning. If tombe-pas de bourree-glissade-saut de chat is in your muscle memory. - Intermediate I. Dancers are doing double-plus pirouettes. Petite allegro can have jumps with beats. Combos are more intricate, challenging... and FUN! - Intermediate II. You'll see some dancers en pointe, and pros occasionally drop in. The class moves fast, where the teacher doesn't even have to fully demonstrate the combo yet everyone knows what they're doing. Fouette turns. If you're on the fence about which level to attend, I recommend trying the safer/lower level first, then moving up as you become comfortable. Overall, TWSB is a wonderful place to take ballet class in the DMV area!

Kat Arias has turned dreams of a dance family into reality. She has cultivated an inclusive,…read morewelcoming culture and instills those core values in her students. Kat pours her heart into her teams, and the loyalty of her dance family is a testament to that. She makes sure that her students are cared for not just in dance, but mentally and emotionally as well. I'm lucky to have experienced her teams as both a lead and a follow. She is very supportive of women assuming the traditionally male role of leading, and she has done the same herself. Studio can be hard to find but there's a stairwell down on the side of the building that leads to a basement hallway.

I have been a part of the Ferocity dance community for over two years and I only wish that I found…read moreout about this studio and Kat Arias sooner. Kat mixes humor with care and attention to detail not only to improve how I dance but more importantly to alter the perspective of how I view myself as a dancer. This beautiful never-ending dance journey has been enhanced furthermore with the community of dancers Kat has built for over a decade. I highly recommend anyone looking to learn to dance to inquire and give it a shot. The feeling of positivity and confidence last way past just the class itself!

Great People‼ Great dance teachers‼ very caring environment, and they are really concerned with the…read moresafety of the children. Overall great experience.‼

From the owner: Welcome to Artistic Dance Xpressions!…read more We are proud to offer dance classes for the recreational dancer as well as prepare students for careers in dance. Private lessons and home school classes are available. Special master classes will be offered through the year, We also offer tumbling/acrobatics and adult classes. Now offering free registration for all classes. Visit our website now!

Both my daughters were lifelong dancers at Wilson. My younger one is now a dance major at a large…read moreuniversity here is her review, "I danced at Wilson for 15 years and wouldn't trade my experience there for the world. I continue to keep up with the teachers and friends I met there. The staff were invested in my learning and my creative development. Through Wilson I had the chance to dance for the Harlem Globetrotters halftime show and the Cherry Blossom Parade in DC along with many other performances. I am forever grateful that I got to grow up dancing there." My other daughter used to say it felt like home. Would highly recommend - because the school is quality. Your children are known and valued AND given an excellent dance education.

Wilson School of Dance is an incredible experience for young girls and boys. The entire staff is…read moreprofessional and skilled - but more importantly they are kind and caring. Every child is considered unique and while team/group leaning is important, Juanita and her staff ensure each child's individual needs and characteristics are nurtured. Juanita's kindness and caring carries over to all that attend this school. Older students mentor younger ones. If you have to sum up this school in one word it would be KINDNESS. Yes they are learning, yes Juanita demands the best from each student. But over it all there is a sense of teamwork, caring, and kindness.