GWDC will be open on Saturday, may 27.
We will be closed in observance of memorial day on monday, may 29.

​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
​​nurturing the individual's creative, social, intellectual & spiritual development.​
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Festival ballet virginia AUDITIONS!

Saturday, April 29, 2023

SENIOR COMPANY (Ages 12 and up) 1:00
JUNIOR COMPANY (Ages 10-12) 3:00
If you would like to be a part of Festival Ballet Virginia, attend our auditions! All dancers accepted through the auditions will be members of Festival Ballet Virginia for the 2023-2024 season participating in all shows, selected masterclasses and events. Join us!

MASTERCLASS!

Miranda Quinn
from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
​Thursday, March 30, 3:30-5:30
Advanced dancers are welcome to sign up!

Miranda Quinn is currently a company dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She trained in various genres of dance from the ages of 2 to 18 at Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts under the tutelage of Shannon Torres.  Ms. Quinn graduated from The Juilliard School in 2019 while under the newly appointed direction of Alicia Graf Mack. Her attendance at the school was made possible by the Jerome L. Greene Fellowship. 

MASTERCLASS!

Calling all Advanced and Intermediate Ballet Dancers! Gian Carlo Perez will be teaching a masterclass at the Greater Washington Dance Center Saturday, February 18 from 11-12:30! 
Class size is limited.

Photo by: Luis Corona

Congratulations to
​anabel duprey!


​Congratulations to GWDC ProDivision dancer Anabel DuPrey! Anabel was accepted to the Alvin Ailey Summer Dance Intensive in New York City with a full tuition scholarship plus a $2000 housing stipend. Way to go Anabel!





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New Class starting January 21st!

Attention parents! Give your child the gift of grace, poise, and discipline with ballet classes. Not only is ballet a beautiful and elegant art form, it also helps improve posture, flexibility, and coordination. Sign your child up for ballet class today and watch them soar to new heights both on and off the stage. Enroll now! https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/gwdancecenter

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​MASTERCLASS!
Logan Floyd (GWDC Alumni), currently appearing as Velma in the national tour of Chicago, will be teaching a foundational Fosse dance technique class featuring original choreography from the broadway musical, Chicago!

Monday, November 21, 3:30-5:00


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Festival Ballet Virginia Presents
The Nutcracker!


​Join us for a fun holiday tradition of The Nutcracker, presented by our resident ballet company, Festival Ballet Virginia. While here, you can also visit our special holiday boutique for early gift shopping. Join us as we celebrate presenting our very first full-length Nutcracker!
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Sponsored by the Greater Washington Dance Center

Welcome to our tenth anniversary season at the greater washington dance center!

We are excited to celebrate this momentous year with all of our GWDC families!  See you at the studio!

ADULT DANCE CLASSES

Want to join our adult DANCE classes?
sign up via punchpass!

All classes are in-person.  All students must sign up via Punchpass and sign up prior to attending classes.
Thank you!

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​Help Us Build Our Nutcracker Production!

Meet the director, 
​gretchen Vogelzang

"We really care about the students and their development as human beings"
12320 Pinecrest Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA  20191 . glv@gwdancecenter.com