Performing Arts Classes in Washington, DC

This class concentrates on the advanced styling, footwork, and challenging patterns of the Silver Level. Prerequisite: Bronze certificate or teacher recommendation.

Create rich scenes featuring dynamic characters. Experience firsthand how rooting scenes in agreement permits discovery and complexity beyond merely setting up a premise or a conflict. You’ve learned how to listen, how to ‘yes and,’ and embody a variety of characters. Now it’s time to really dig in to working in an ensemble. Put all the pieces...

Makes scenes feel easy and makes all your partners look great. Be the improviser everyone wants to play with. Do you want to be the improviser everyone wants to perform with? Who makes scenes feel easy and makes all your partners look great? Contrary to what we might think, the best improvisers are not the loudest or flashiest players. Instead, they...

If you've ever seen a corporate training video (think of the pre-flight instructions you see on passenger planes) then you've seen an industrial film. You may not know the actors' names, but they're making a living with their talent.  In this class students will learn to apply the same tools one brings to a three-act play to a 30-second commercial...

Dive deep into the mother of all formats. Take your Harold skills to the next level. We all know the Harold: opening, three beats, group games. This class seeks to help participants develop a deeper understanding of the format, perform better scenes within each section of the format, and learn how to maximize playtime. Focus areas include really...

Pole dance class focusing on sensuality with a pinch of naughty as well as spins and choreography. Great for strengthening and toning. Notes: Please wear shorts and knee pads and high heels optional (also sold at the studio).

In this series of classes we will be taking Silver, Gold and Open level steps joining them together into a small amalgamation, then showing you all the elements of dance. From footwork, alignment, styling, musicality, posture and poise. You are invited to attend these classes for any level dancer, but be prepared for a workout of the mind, body and...

The Hustle is a catchall name for some disco dances which were extremely popular in the 1970's. Today it mostly refers to the unique partner dance in ballrooms and nightclubs done in disco music. It has some features common to Swing dance.

Express yourself through movement and choreography while dancing to the music. This class will develop the act of musicality while using the Pole. It is recommended that the client have at least a Pole 2 or 3 level.

This class will incorporate the chair and the floor in an exotic dance workout. You will learn today's hottest dance moves and incorporate that slow yoga movement in a safe, sexy environment. Chair Play is a whole body workout and you will sweat!

This class is for beginner pointe students by invitation and assessment only. This class introduces the fundamentals of pointe while developing strength, understanding, and bodily awareness.

Our Intensive Program classes are invitation/audition based only. Ballet Intensive 5 will continue to develop the dancer's proper alignment, technique, musicality and coordination while encouraging their love for movement and dance.

Our Intensive Program classes are invitation/audition based only. Ballet Intensive 6 will continue to develop the dancer's proper alignment, technique, musicality and coordination while encouraging their love for movement and dance.

A first course in the art of voiceovers, including commercials, narration, and promos. Introduction to all skill areas, including copy interpretation, the physical use of the voice, the business of the VO biz, and home studios. All students will receive intensive recorded practice with critique.

A class for movers of all levels, whether you are new to dance or looking to strengthen your practice. Connect with a community that cultivates creativity and curiosity, and build your capacities in contemporary dance forms alongside DX artists and local choreographers.