School for Swans

School for Swans Ballet, Tap & Contemporary Dance for children ages 3.5 to 18 in Old Town Alexandria. (Adult Ballet, too!) An annual recital concludes the school year in mid-May.

School for Swans offers classes in classical ballet, tap, pointe and creative movement for children ages 4 to 12. Since 1975, School for Swans has been turning Alexandria’s finest little swans into lovely young ballerinas. Founded by Grace Manly Machanic, one of the Washington, DC area’s most creative and respected members of the dance community, School for Swans graduated more than 3,000 swans under her direction.

Summer Session ballet, tap and contemporary dance classes begin June 29.   Registration is open!
04/15/2026

Summer Session ballet, tap and contemporary dance classes begin June 29. Registration is open!

08/08/2025

Registration for Fall 2025 is open! NEW: PRESCHOOL classes starting at age 3 1/2.

Ballet, Tap & Contemporary Dance for children ages 3.5 to 18 in Old Town Alexandria. (Adult Ballet, too!)

Accepting new students for ballet, tap and contemporary dance throughout Fall 2024.  Join us for a trial class!
09/24/2024

Accepting new students for ballet, tap and contemporary dance throughout Fall 2024. Join us for a trial class!

Our 49th Annual Recital is on Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30pm at the GW Masonic National Memorial.  Our first time at this ...
05/05/2024

Our 49th Annual Recital is on Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30pm at the GW Masonic National Memorial. Our first time at this exciting new venue!

BALLET AND TAP CLASSES FOR CHILDREN IN ALEXANDRIA, VA Since 1975, School for Swans has been turning Alexandria’s finest little swans into lovely young ballerinas. Founded by Grace Manly Machanic, one of the Washington, DC area’s most respected members of the dance community, School for Swans gra...

07/30/2023

Ballet, Tap and Contemporary Dance Classes
for children ages 4-18.
Registration is open!

Ballet and tap classes for children:  Registration is now open for Fall 2022.   New students welcome!
08/05/2022

Ballet and tap classes for children:
Registration is now open for Fall 2022.
New students welcome!

BALLET AND TAP CLASSES FOR CHILDREN IN ALEXANDRIA, VA Since 1975, School for Swans has been turning Alexandria’s finest little swans into lovely young ballerinas. Founded by Grace Manly Machanic, one of the Washington, DC area’s most respected members of the dance community, School for Swans gra...

09/13/2021

Ballet and tap classes begin this week. New students are welcome!

07/31/2021

Registration for Fall 2021 classes opens August 1! Classes will be in the studio with everyone wearing masks.

09/15/2020

Address

430 S. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(703) 338-1330

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