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.
DCDA’s Adult Dance Class Schedule
INSTRUCTIONS TO JOIN DCDA CLASSES
ATTN: Class attendance will still be taken through the MindBody app at https://bit.ly/DCDAClasses
You can check yourself into class thru the app or you can email us at dance@dcdancesportacademy.com and we will check you into the class. Please read the pricing options carefully to determine DCDA member and non-member prices when making your purchase. DCDA members have a green balloon next to their name.
DCDA’s SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
March 31 – April 13, 2025
MONDAY, MARCH 31
Smooth & Ballroom Technique
7 PM Smooth: Foxtrot
7:45 PM Smooth: Viennese Waltz
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TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Technique, Styling & Solo Night
7 PM Ladies Styling Class
7:45 PM Ladies Solo Technique
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
No Group Classes
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THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Workshops with Lydia Petrigova
The Feminine Flame
A two-evening workshop series
Workshop 1: Thursday, March 27 – [Book now]
Workshop 2: Thursday, April 3 – [Book now]
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FRIDAY, APRIL 4
No Group Classes
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SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Latin Technique & Performance
Intermediate/Advanced
11:30 AM Cha-Cha
12:15 PM Rumba
See you on the dance floor!
If you have any questions, please write to us at dance@dcdancesportacademy.com or call (703) 462-8020
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‘The Feminine Flame’
A Special Workshop Series with Lydia Petrigova
Thursday, April 3
7–8:30 PM
We are beyond excited to invite you to a truly special and empowering experience:
The Feminine Flame—an essential workshop series designed just for you.
We’ll dive into the art of presence, fluidity, and personal magnetism—not for performance, but for self-connection, confidence, and joy. Through movement, breath, musicality, and expression, you’ll awaken your feminine energy and discover the power of intention in every step you take.
This is your invitation to move with grace, carry queen energy, and feel fully alive on the dance floor.
The experience is sacred… and cute. We can’t wait to share this with you! Let us know if you’d like to join, and feel free to bring a friend to share in this beautiful journey.
If you have any questions, please write to us at dance@dcdancesportacademy.com or call (703) 462-8020
Videos from classes:
Adult Group Classes
Smooth & Ballroom Technique
Mondays
A strong foundation is the key to excellence in dance. This class is dedicated to refining the essential elements of Smooth and Ballroom technique, with a focus on frame, shaping, footwork, and movement quality. Through precise drills and guided exercises, dancers will develop balance, coordination, and the ability to move with grace and power. Whether you are looking to enhance your fundamentals or elevate your artistry, this class will help you achieve spacious, effortless movement while maintaining technical precision.
Technique, Styling & Solo Night
Tuesdays
Ladies Styling: Confidence in dance begins with understanding and embracing how your body moves. This class is a dedicated space for women to explore the art of expression through arms, posture, and body coordination. Learn how to create fluid, elegant movement while building grace, strength, and poise—because when you love the way you move, confidence follows.
Solo Technique: A great dancer is a great partner. This class focuses on personal mastery—understanding the mechanics of movement, foot placement, and timing to enhance your overall dancing. Developing strong individual technique ensures that when the moment comes to dance with a partner, you are grounded, precise, and ready. Whether you’re preparing for competition or simply striving to improve, this class will help you build confidence in your movement and deepen your connection to the dance.
Latin Technique & Performance
Intermediate/Advanced
Saturdays
Latin dance is more than just technique—it’s about performance, presence, and musicality. This class takes dancers beyond the fundamentals, focusing on expressive movement, dynamic body action, and musical interpretation. You’ll refine your technique while learning how to bring personality and emotion into your dancing. Every step, every turn, and every movement will be shaped by rhythm, energy, and artistry, helping you build a compelling presence on the dance floor.
Supervised Practice Rounds
Every Thursday evening
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.