Building Dancers. Nurturing Lifelong Movers.

Training professional dancers and inspiring students of all ages and abilities in the heart of our nation’s capital for over 25 years.

CityDance Conservatory

Pre-Professional Training in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance (ages 8-19)

CityDance Studio kids and teens dance class

CityDance Studios: Kids & Teens

CityDance Studios: Adults

Overview

What sets us apart

CityDance is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artist and innovators, and igniting a lifelong passion for dance in movers everywhere. With five training facilities across DC, Maryland and Virginia, thousands of students each week – from beginners to professionals – experience the transformative power of dance.

25+ Years of Dance Excellence

Since 1997, thousands of movers of all ages and abilities have danced with us in our studios and at community sites across the dc-metropolitan area.

Leaders in Dance Education

Through partnerships with world-renowned faculty, guest artists, and dance education professionals, we provide unparalleled opportunities to train and perform.

Non-profit Committed to Our Community

Since our founding, we have invested over $10 million in free community programs and provided more than $4 million in financial aid and scholarships.

“CityDance is the rare pre-professional school offering professional guest artist residencies… uniquely preparing students to tackle the challenges of the professional dance world.”

Donald Byrd

Artistic Director

“At CityDance there’s a very big emphasis on you as an individual, so I became aware of all of my different strengths and I worked on my weaknesses.”

Rebecca Stewart

CityDance Alumna '21, Company Artist with The Royal Ballet

“CityDance is a really special place thanks to the staff and leadership who have created such a welcoming environment.”

CityDance Parent

Dance for All

Whether training for a professional dance career or taking your first dance class, we welcome dancers of all ages and abilities at our five locations across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Browse below to discover your fit.

Conservatory: Pre-Professional Training

Studios: Dance Classes for All Ages

Conservatory

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