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The Greater Washington Dance Center will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26.
Classes WILL be held on Saturday May 24.  Thank you!
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​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.
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FESTIVAL BALLET VIRGINIA AUDITIONS!

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Saturday, May 24, 2025
Senior Company (Ages 12 and up) 12:00 PM
Junior Company (Agest 10-12) 2:00 PM


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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 2025-2026 season and will participate in all Festival Ballet Virginia shows - no further auditions necessary!

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Greater Washington Dance Center's 12th Annual Recital will be held Saturday June 14th at Langley High School!  The studio will present two general recitals and one Adaptive recital.  More details will be coming soon!





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CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS to Emma Petinaux, Anabel DuPrey, Zoe Teramura, Ava Connor and Kendall Nelson on being selected for the prestigious Kennedy Center Masterclass Series. These dancers from the GWDC ProDivision were selected via audition and will be participating in the Kennedy Center program throughout the year studying with various master teachers. We are so proud of them!
GWDC Pedagogy Program Featured in 
POINTE Magazine!

“Getting thorough and proper pedagogy training enhances your marketable skills as a dance teacher and can provide additional financial stability to a professional ballet career. It’s the leg up that can really augment a dancer’s success.”
Read the Article
GWDC Pedagogy Program
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

Purchase Tickets Here!
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)

​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




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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


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15 Students Inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts as GWDC Launches Its Chapter

FOR 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...

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Meet the director, 
​gretchen Vogelzang

"We really care about the students and their development as human beings"
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12320 Pinecrest Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA  20191 . [email protected]
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Faculty
    • Mission
    • Jobs
    • Studio Rental
    • Request a Donation
    • Testimonials
  • Summer 2025
  • Classes
    • Adaptive Dance
    • Adult Dance and Fitness Classes
    • Boys
    • Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Tap & Contemporary
    • Piano Lessons
    • Pre-professional Division
    • Professional Division
    • Teacher Certification
    • Training Division
  • Performing Opportunities
    • Festival Ballet Virginia
    • MXDC
  • Information
    • GWDC Footnotes!
    • Calendar
    • Dress Code
    • National Honor Society
    • Policies
    • Update Your Credit Card
    • Make Up Classes
    • Press & Media >
      • Releases
      • Interviews & Videos
  • GWDC Store
  • Festival Ballet Virginia
    • Tickets and Performances
    • Company
    • Support
    • 2023-2024 Gallery
    • Auditions
    • FBV Member Portal
  • Parent Portal