Competitive Dancing
DC Dancesport Academy offers elite-level ballroom dance group classes in all styles.
For new dancers, we offer classes in the fundamentals of dance. For competitors and more experienced dancers, we provide high-end dance training. Classes do not require a partner. Walk-ins are welcome.
Adult Group Dance Classes
Basic Latin
Mondays / 7pm – 8:30 pm
These classes are the perfect opportunity to get introduced to the fundamentals of dancesport – from basic steps and figures to technique, posture, coordination, balance, rhythm, and musicality. The group classes do not require a partner and are offered on a weekly basis to children, youth, and adults.
American Smooth
Tuesdays / 7:45pm – 8:30pm
Through examination of each one of the four waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz dances– we will cover a variety of subjects from musicality to posture, partnering skills, performance, and technique. Each class is a 45-minute session, and each month, the sessions will change topic. These classes are ideal for beginner & intermediate level dancers.
Private Lessons
Wednesdays
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Master Latin Seminars
Thursdays / 7pm – 8:30 pm
Master Latin classes train advanced dancers and competitors. These classes focus on advanced technique, rhythm, and musicality, with additional focus on competitive/performing skills. Supervised practice rounds immediately follow, allowing dancers to practice class topics.
Every Thursday evening, 8:30pm – 9:15 pm
DC DanceSport Academy offers supervised practice Latin rounds for dancers and competitors on Thursdays. These rounds provide critical feedback for dancers and allow competitors to practice their routines, endurance, and floor craft.
Mixed Level Latin
Saturdays / 11am – 12:30 pm
Mixed Level Latin classes teach a variety of Latin steps – from basic steps to open choreography – and focus on topics such as styling, partnering, performing, coordination, and balance. Students of all levels are welcome.
What Our Students Say
I can’t say enough good things about the studio, the coaches, the owner, the staff, and the quality of training. Truly superb experience all around! From a nice, clean studio with the highest quality dance floor, to courteous and friendly staff, to a variety of the best coaches in the world. You can expect to see world champions from any style, age, and background teaching here on a regular basis. And, if you truly want to learn how to dance and dance your best for any occasion, then you have to come to DCDA. You will be well taken care of from the very first second, and you will find a second home in this studio. Whether you are a competitor or are just looking to prepare for a social event (or wedding), give Lydia and her team a try. You won’t regret it!
Best dance studio I’ve ever been a part of. The instructors are top-notch, teaching lots of technique and fun moves in advanced classes. The students make a great community, it’s always a pleasure to practice together with strong dances. The studio itself is beautiful, has gorgeous space, really nice floor, two walls of mirrors, and no columns! I’ve been dancing here since the studio opened, and it’s a pleasure to see how it grows.