Performing Arts Classes in Washington, DC

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 6 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 5 will continue to develop the dancer's proper alignment, technique, musicality and coordination while encouraging their love for movement and dance.

This 6 week series is great for adult beginners and intermediates who have an interest in rhythm tap. Classes will keep everyone moving and focused on rhythm, timing, and percussive dance as the source for music instead of an accompaniment. The instructor will also dedicate a portion of the course to improvisation in a group environment. Tap shoes...

Learn about balance, posture and technique for tango movement, and the unique mindset of each role. In this series you will receive basic musical education and an introduction to improvising with a partner. Class vocabulary includes the tango “walk”, cunitas (rock steps), the follower's cross, back ochos, basic navigational tools and introductory...

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.

Beginner swing lesson with Sue and Gary 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight, $15 A long-time staple of the local music scene, Dave Kitchen has worked in Dagmar and the Seductones, The Thrillbillys, Demolition, The Cutaways, and American Song, to name just a few. An accomplished singer/songwriter active in the roots rock scene for...

Encounter the mother of all longform improvisation styles: The Harold. Through this form's classic structure, you'll apply your scenework knowledge with increasing artistry and complexity. Work every muscle of your improv body through an exploration of the ultimate longform format. Find games to carry through to second and third beats. Learn how to...

The Soul Tones of Swing play a great mix of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and American Roots to keep you on the dance floor all night long. A true Gottaswing favorite.

This course will concentrate on transitioning from bronze styling and technique to the more complicated styling and technique of the silver level.

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).

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.

Dialogue is the playwright’s primary tool for conveying a story that ultimately becomes a visual, aural, and emotional experience for an audience. In this one-day workshop, participants will look at various functions of dialogue and discuss how actors, designers, and directors use dialogue as a basis for transforming words on the page to life on...