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
April 28 – May 11, 2025
MONDAY, APRIL 28
Smooth & Ballroom Technique
7 PM Smooth: Foxtrot
7:45 PM Smooth: Viennese Waltz
—
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Technique, Styling & Solo Night
7 PM Ladies Styling Class
7:45 PM Ladies Solo Technique
—
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
No Group Classes
—
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Two special introductory sessions with Valters
7 PM Cha-Cha
7:45 PM Samba
No partner needed. No fee. Just bring your courage.
—
FRIDAY, MAY 2
No Group Classes
—
SATURDAY, MAY 3
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
—
Workshops with Maxim Kozhevnikov
DC DanceSport Academy
MAY 6-7, 2025
Workshop I
Body Language: Tell Your Story
Tuesday, May 6th | 7:00–8:30 PM
Body – Movement – Language – Communication – Story – Emotion
Steps don’t win hearts. Stories do.
Emotion without motion is unseen. Motion without emotion is empty.
Learn to move an audience — without saying a word.
Master the art. Tell your story. Move the world.
REGISTER TODAY
—
Workshop II
Presence & Energy Challenge
Wednesday, May 7th | 7:00–8:30 PM
Energy gets you noticed. Presence makes you unforgettable.
Unlock explosive energy and unstoppable presence!
In this powerful workshop, you’ll break free from stiffness, unleash real expression, and discover how to captivate every room you walk into — without overthinking.
Through dynamic drills, movement challenges, and performance techniques, you’ll learn:
• How to energize your dancing with freedom and control.
• How to stay fully alive between the steps.
• How to use presence — not perfection — to connect, impress, and inspire.
It’s not just about dancing harder. It’s about dancing real.
Move bigger. Feel deeper. Captivate stronger.
Wednesday, May 7th | 7:00–8:30 PM
REGISTER TODAY
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.