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BalletNova Center for Dance Whether you aspire to dance professionally or for fun, we have classes for all ages and levels!
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Dance classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Theater Dance, Floor barre, Pilates and more for:

Children, Teens and Adults

For beginner through advanced/professional level.

📣 Tickets sales are now OPEN for BalletNova’s The Nutcracker! 🔗 Head to our Events page at BalletNova.org to purchase yo...
10/05/2026

📣 Tickets sales are now OPEN for BalletNova’s The Nutcracker!

🔗 Head to our Events page at BalletNova.org to purchase yours today!

📍 Our full-length MainStage performances will take place at Kenmore Middle School in Arlington, VA
December 4th at 7:00pm
December 5th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
December 6th at 1:00pm and 5:00pm

✨ Interactive Nutcracker Behind the Scenes tickets are available for purchase as well! These will be held prior to the weekend matinee performances from 12:15-1:30pm Saturday, December 5th, and 11:15-12:30pm Sunday, December 6th

📍 Our Nutcracker Petite Performances will take place at BalletNova’s Fredgren Theater in Falls Church, VA
December 12th at 1:00 and 3:00pm
December 13th at 1:00 and 3:00pm

✨ At a running time of just 45min, this is the perfect “first ballet” experience for young children to experience the magic of the Nutcracker through excerpts. Free mini ballet class to follow!

📣 We have not one, but two exciting introductory Adult dance Workshops on the horizon! Each of these four-week workshops...
10/03/2026

📣 We have not one, but two exciting introductory Adult dance Workshops on the horizon! Each of these four-week workshops are designed to offer once weekly classes to adults ages 18+ with no previous experience in the designated dance style. Over the four weeks, students will have the chance to explore and learn the fundamentals of ballet or tap technique in a safe, fun, and engaging manner.

⭐️ Join Colleen Buck for our Adult Intro to Tap Workshop on Sundays from 1:15-2:15pm beginning November 1st! A limited number of tap shoes are available to borrow (availability not guaranteed). Please arrive early and wear socks if you would like to borrow shoes!

⭐️ Join Elizabeth Watson for our Adult Intro to Ballet Workshop on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:45pm beginning November 3rd!

🔗 Visit the Adult Program (and click on Upcoming Workshops) page at BalletNova.org to register today.

🌟 Coming soon! Young dancers ages 4-7 will have the chance to explore dance, crafts, and of course, the story of The Nut...
10/03/2026

🌟 Coming soon! Young dancers ages 4-7 will have the chance to explore dance, crafts, and of course, the story of The Nutcracker in this four-week workshop led by our wonderful Colleen Buck!

🎭 Participants will have the chance to perform for their families on the last day. Get into the holiday spirit and head to the Youth Enrichment page at BalletNova.org to register today!

🗓️ The Nutcracker Workshop for young dancers takes place on Sundays from noon to 1:00pm beginning November 1st.

BalletNova’s fall semester is officially underway! We are absolutely thrilled to have our students back in the studios a...
09/09/2026

BalletNova’s fall semester is officially underway! We are absolutely thrilled to have our students back in the studios and excited to see what all this new school year will bring!

Photo One: our 2026-2027 Conservatory Division students
Photo Two: our Class of ‘27 seniors!

💜 We wish all of our dancers a wonderful and very special year!

From coast to coast, our Conservatory Division students showed their BalletNova pride at some of the top schools in the ...
09/06/2026

From coast to coast, our Conservatory Division students showed their BalletNova pride at some of the top schools in the country this Summer during their intensives! Here’s to making new memories and friends, and to a wonderful year ahead at the school we love.

Quick reminder that BalletNova is closed until Monday, August 31st. We’re spending the week cooking up some magic for th...
08/24/2026

Quick reminder that BalletNova is closed until Monday, August 31st. We’re spending the week cooking up some magic for the year ahead! With this said, Fall registration is ongoing, and we can’t wait to welcome all back to our studios for a year of artistry, dedication and community. Stay tuned for some big announcements!

BalletNova is proud to announce its ArtsFairfax General Operating Support award for FY27. We are so grateful for the con...
08/20/2026

BalletNova is proud to announce its ArtsFairfax General Operating Support award for FY27. We are so grateful for the continued support and thank you for everything you do to keep the local arts scene thriving! ArtsFairfax

It might still be Summer outside, but we’re dreaming of Fall! Register today for BalletNova’s Pre-professional and Enric...
08/08/2026

It might still be Summer outside, but we’re dreaming of Fall! Register today for BalletNova’s Pre-professional and Enrichment Divisions, and make this the year to achieve your dreams!
Photos by Ruth Judson ArtsFairfax Virginia Commission f/t Arts

🌞 A look back on this June’s Friday Night at the Barre performances! We can’t help but smile when our incredible adult s...
08/03/2026

🌞 A look back on this June’s Friday Night at the Barre performances! We can’t help but smile when our incredible adult students take the stage, and what a display of energy, grace, and joy it was!

🥂 Thank you to our incomparable Adult Program faculty members for lending their talents and dedication, and to each and every student who participated and shared their light. From ballet, to modern, jazz, tap, and musical theater, you held nothing back and we could not be more grateful!

🩰 Not a member of our Adult Program yet, but always wanted to try? Visit BalletNova.org for our weekly class listings and sign up today. All are welcome! 🎶

📸 Photos by Ruth Judson

🎬 That’s a wrap on our Excellence Achieved Summer Intensive! Thank you to all of the students who attended any portion o...
08/02/2026

🎬 That’s a wrap on our Excellence Achieved Summer Intensive! Thank you to all of the students who attended any portion of this intensive over the past four weeks, and to our dedicated faculty for sharing their expertise. We are so proud of the growth made this summer, and enjoyed seeing those students who attended all four weeks have a chance to shine in a variety of styles at their end-of-program performance!

🗓️ Check out our Back to Ballet Maintenance Intensive coming up for another chance to dance before the school year begins! This one-week intensive runs from August 17th-21st, with classes Monday - Friday from 4:00-6:30pm. Open to BalletNova Pre-Professional students (25-26 school year Levels 4-9) and outside students ages 12-18 by audition. Pointe required!

⏰ Registration is OPEN for our 2026-2027 Pre-Professional Program, as well as 2026 Fall Enrichment Classes! Head to BalletNova.org today for more information.

📧 Inquiries and questions can be sent to [email protected]

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3443 Carlin Springs Road
Falls Church, VA
22041

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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