Greater Washington Dance Center

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Ballet * Modern * Jazz * Tap * Musical Theatre * Classes for Boys * Classes for Adults

classes start september 7th! have you registered yet?

Welcome to the
greater washington dance center!

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.

announcements

It's Your turn!

NEW expanded adult ballet schedule!

introducing adult beginning modern and adult yoga!

Our Adult class schedule has expanded! Join us for all levels of ballet, beginning modern and yoga. Drop in when you can by signing up on Punchpass!

If you wait until conditions are perfect, you will be waiting forever! Let go of whatever is holding you back and join us for some great exercise, camaraderie and a whole lot of fun!

AdaptivE Dance Program expanded for 2021-2022

The GWDC Adaptive Dance Program is being expanded for the 2021-2022 School year! We are now offering classes for three different age groups - 4-6 years old, 7-9 years old and 10-12 years old. The class is tailored for children with Down syndrome. However, children with other special needs may be considered for the class on a case-by-case basis. For more information, EMAIL us!

GWDC Studio Director featured in National Dance Publication!

Pointe Magazine recently interviewed Gretchen Vogelzang, GWDC Director, regarding how her degree in Kinesiology helps her to be a highly effective teacher and helps her dancers to become intelligent movers who know and understand how their muscles function.

"A lot of us just learn dance from copying others," she continues. "You can try as you want to make everything look good on the outside, but if those muscles aren't functioning properly from the inside, then the technique is never really going to be there."

Read the Article!

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

Whether you are ready to be IN STUDIO or not, you can still be a part of the GWDC studio! We are offering a comprehensive list of hybrid ballet classes - both online and in-studio so everyone may continue their dance training!

All students must sign up via Punchpass and sign up. Due to Covid restrictions our class sizes are limited. Prior sign up is required. Drop-ins are not allowed at this time. Thank you!