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Virginia Dance Conservatory
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in Arlington, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 6–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 571-375-5065
- Website & schedule vadanceconservatory.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The programs they offer
“My daughter was a student at Adagio Dance Studio, and when they folded at the start of the pandemic, she moved to the newly established Virginia Dance Conservatory (VDC).”
“My daughter was a student at Adagio Dance Studio, and when they folded at the start of the pandemic, she moved to the newly established Virginia Dance Conservatory (VDC).”
What families & students say
“My daughter absolutely loves this place and insists on going to all their summer camps.”
“Teacher was extremely kind and professional and each kid was given special attention.”
“She has been able to participate in the Youth America Gran Prix and in the studio's "Nutcracker Tea Party" and Spring Showcases.”
“My daughter was a student at Adagio Dance Studio, and when they folded at the start of the pandemic, she moved to the newly established Virginia Dance Conservatory (VDC).”
“VDC has blown me away with their responsiveness, professionalism, understanding, and authentic willingness to help.”
From the reviews
Tiny dancers was a very positive experience for my nearly 4-year old. It is really nice during this time to have a program she can do independently, and she loves it. The teachers are warm and professional.
My daughter was a student at Adagio Dance Studio, and when they folded at the start of the pandemic, she moved to the newly established Virginia Dance Conservatory (VDC). Since VDC was started by teachers from Adagio, and many of the students migrated there, it was a natural fit for my daughter.
When I was looking for dance classes for my oldest, I had trouble receiving information from different dance studios, including the one she already had worked with. VDC has blown me away with their responsiveness, professionalism, understanding, and authentic willingness to help.
Virginia Dance Company has very knowledgeable, caring professional teachers. They have worked very hard to keep the studios safely opened during Covid (masks, air flow, physical distancing, sanitizing bars, temp checks) as well as give families the choice to attend virtually.
Your first ballet class at Virginia Dance Conservatory
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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