Best Dance Studios in Fairfax

Boyle School of Irish Dance holds classes in Alexandria, Chantilly, Manassas, Herndon, and Reston, Virginia. It welcomes dancers who want to compete, perform, or just have fun. The school is operated by the Boyle sisters, award-winning dancers and the daughters of Irish immigrants. They have danced all their lives, performed all over the world, and won numerous competitions across North America. Their School is a certified Irish Dancing School and a member of the An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha (The Irish Dancing Commission). Its dancers regularly perform in the community, and the school has won "Best Irish Dancing School", "Best Dance School", and "Best Performing Group" in the Washington DC and Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day parades. The Boyle School is almost 500 students strong, and it has seen dancers qualify for the North American Irish Dancing Championships as well as the National and World Championships of Irish Dance. The school is highly regarded by both children and their parents; they praise the nurturing and positive environment here, and they are impressed by the hard work and dedication of the teachers. Boyle School of Irish Dance welcomes students as young as four.

Buffa's Dance Studio has provided expert dance instruction for more than 35 years. Its students benefit from a state-of-the-art dance facility wth 8,000 square feet of space, as well as from expert instructors with knowledge of ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and modern dance. Students at Buffa's are very fond of the school; they say that they have lots of fun here and that they like the sense of community. Buffa's welcomes children as young as 3, and it provides plenty of performance opportunities for its students.

Center Stage Dance offers tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and hip-hop dance classes for children and adults, as well as providing voice classes, drama, and musical theater for children of all ages. It welcomes students from beginner to professional levels, and the students love the studio for its supportive and caring atmosphere. They also speak highly of the skill and talent of the instructors here. The studio offers plenty of local and national performance opportunities -- its dance teams perform at competitions such as Legacy, Headliners, and Showstoppers, as well as at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Some students even performed at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia in 2000. Center Stage Dance is located on Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. It is a member of the Fairfax County Dance Coalition.

Crown Dance Studio caters to social and competitive dancers in Fairfax, Virginia. It welcomes adult and youth dancers, to whom it offers expert instruction in a friendly and fun environment. The studio provides private and group lessons, as well as practice parties, guest coaching, wedding dance instruction, youth programs, and medallist dance programs. Students here speak highly of the quality of the education they receive at Crown Dance Studio, and they are grateful for relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.

Led by internationally renowned performer and adjudicator Lydia Petrigova, DC DanceSport Academy is a boutique performing arts and dance studio that caters to students in Fairfax. With a focus on Latin and ballroom dancing, the studio offers group and private dance lessons to children and adults of all ages and at all dance levels. For more than 20 years, beginners and advanced dancers alike have trained with Lydia and her team of world-class coaches to unlock their greatest performance potential and to achieve both U.S. and World recognitions. DC DanceSport Academy provides its students access to best-in-class coaches and classes to build a personalized path to achieve dance goals.

Elegant Dancing provides private, one-on-one lesson programs for dancers, as well as offering group classes, semi-private lessons, practice dance parties, and wedding dance preparation programs. Elegant Dancing has 15 highly experienced teachers on staff. All teachers are certified, and many hold championship titles in Latin, rhythm, smooth, standard and hustle. The studio teaches waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, cha-cha, rumba, triple swing, samba, merengue, bachata, hustle, quickstep, and mambo styles. Students appreciate the sense of community at Elegant Dancing.

Forever Dancing Ballroom offers a broad range of group dance classes -- including ballroom, Latin, Argentine tango, salsa, bachata, merengue, aerial arts, Zumba, Ethiopian dances, and capoeira dance fitness. There are also special programs for children, wedding couples, and dancesport competitors. The professional dancers here are available to perform at special occasions; they specialize in ballroom dances, Latin dances, aerial dances, and much more. Dancers here are surprised at how quickly they have been able to improve under the guidance of the instructors. They appreciate the beautiful dance studio, friendly atmosphere, affordable prices, and free parking.

In Step School of Dance provides group classes, walk-in classes, private lessons, workshops and dance parties for dancers in Fairfax, Virginia. It specializes in teaching the foxtrot, waltz, tango, Viennese Waltz, cha-cha, rumba, bolero, swing, samba, and mambo, merengue, bachata, west coast swing, and Argentine tango. Special discounts are available for students of George Mason University and NoVa Community College.

Mudra Arts Center is a Washington, D.C. facility that specializes in Indian music, dance, performing arts, literature, and philosophy. It provides a range of dance, vocal, and instrumental classes, as well as offering arts & crafts, yoga, and much more. The Center has been serving the local area for more than 15 years; it welcomes students of all ages, and its programs run all year round. There are also free classes available for people to try.

Washington DanceSport Club is a ballroom dancing club that provides private lessons, group classes, and social dance parties for students looking to improve their technique. Instructor Garry Gekhman is an undefeated U.S. Classic Showdance Champion and a former professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars. He has been dancing for more than 30 years, and he aims to offer high-level dance instruction at an affordable price. His club welcomes people of all ages, and new students can expect a free 30-minute introductory dance lesson. Washington DanceSport Club has two locations; one on South Glen Road in Potomac, Maryland, and another on Silver Maple Place in Falls Church, Virginia. It is open seven days a week.