GWDC is dedicated to helping each dancer realize their fullest potential in a caring and
nurturing environment. GWDC dancers are trained in a uniquely American curriculum.
They learn by combining the logic and precision of ballet and the dynamism
of contemporary dance fostering the individual's creative, social,
intellectual & spiritual development.
nurturing environment. GWDC dancers are trained in a uniquely American curriculum.
They learn by combining the logic and precision of ballet and the dynamism
of contemporary dance fostering the individual's creative, social,
intellectual & spiritual development.
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Nutcracker Tickets Now On Sale!
You are invited to step into a world of enchantment and magic! Experience the timeless wonder of THE NUTCRACKER ballet! Make Us a Part of Your Holiday Season! December 20 and 21 - Ernst Community Center Theatre - NOVA Annandale Campus * SAVE THE DATE! *
NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS Saturday, September 7th! Attention all students of the Greater Washington Dance Center! Be a part of the Festival Ballet Virginia's Nutcracker this year! 5 and 6 year olds - 1:00 PM 7 and 8 year olds - 2:00 PM 9 year olds and up - 3:00 PM PARENTS NIGHT OUT AUGUST 10!
PARENTS! Take a night for yourself. We’ll take care of the kids! KIDS! Get ready for an epic GLOW PARTY! We’ll dance, do crafts, play games, watch movies, eat pizza and create unforgettable memories! Bring your besties and come have fun with us! The Good News Keeps Coming!
Congratulations to Grace Reidenbaugh on her acceptance as a trainee with the The Washington Ballet. Grace has worked so hard to get to this point and we could not be more proud of her accomplishment! Way to go, Grace!! And... Congratulations to ProDivision dancer Jackie Krug on her Artistic Acceptance to Point Park University! We are so proud of you, Jackie! #thisisgwdc Congratulations to our ProDivision Dancers who studied at high-level dance training programs this summer!
Anabel DuPrey - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (NYC) Gabby Petinaux - Boston Conservatory (Boston) Jackie Krug - Point Park University (Pittsburgh) Emma Petinaux - Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (Chicago) Grace Reidenbaugh - The Washington Ballet (Washington DC) PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
Parents! Take a night for yourself. We’ll take care of the kids! Get ready to shake it off! We’ll dance, make friendship bracelets, play games, watch movies, eat pizza and create unforgettable memories! Come in Swiftie inspired outfits or jammies! Bring your besties and come have fun with us! ALUMNI REPORT!! William Price has made the move to Richmond Ballet where he will begin his journey as a trainee with the company. We are so happy for him! #thisisgwdc NHSDA INDUCTION CEREMONY A beautiful induction ceremony for our 2024 National Honor Society for Dance Arts was held on Saturday. Fifteen dancers met the challenge of GPA (collectively 3.91!) AND dance training, advocacy and involvement. Candle lighting, pinning, certificates and a celebratory dinner. We are SO proud of these amazing young people! Not pictured: Mimi Hutchings and Billy Bate #thisisgwdc #nhsda2024dance 15 Students Inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts as GWDC Launches Its ChapterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Reston, VA] – June 8, 2024 – Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) is proud to announce the induction of 15 of its exceptional students into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) as it launches its inaugural chapter... congratulations!Zoe Teramura, Gabby Petinaux, Emma Petinaux and Anabel DuPrey auditioned and were accepted to the Kennedy Center Masterclass series. Zoe has been accepted to both the Ballet and Modern/Contemporary series. Gabby, Emma and Anabel have been accepted to the Modern/Contemporary series. All of the dancers are members of our ProDivision and also Festival Ballet Virginia. We are so proud of their accomplishments!
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Festival Ballet Virginia
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CONGRATULATIONS TO FESTIVAL BALLET VIRGINIA ON TWO SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCES! |
Merging balletic skill with striking modern and contemporary dance, REACH! was a high-quality dance production, presenting interesting, thought-provoking and important works by a variety of choreographers.
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