What are the 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

BalletNova Center for Dance

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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.

06/07/2026

Our Youth/Teen End of Year Showcase is today! 💫

We are so excited to celebrate the hard work of all our BalletNova Enrichment Program dancers and teachers!

We have two performances today, June 7th at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM

Performances will be at BalletNova’s Fredgren Theater
Tickets are free and seating is General Admission. Please head to BalletNova.org and click on “2026 Youth/Teen” on our Events page to reserve your seat and make note of any special accommodations needed. Optional donations are deeply appreciated if you are inclined, and will help us to continue hosting events like these in the future!

Thank you for your support, and good luck to all of our Youth and Teen Enrichment program dancers! We are so excited to see you shine ✨

06/03/2026

Dance memes, meet La Fille Mal Gardée 🐓💗🎭🌾🐓

We hope you enjoyed this comedic ballet and are grateful for your support! If you can relate to any of these, share away! 😅

Thank you to Ruth Judson for the photos and our wonderful BalletNova performers for bringing the comedy and drama!

05/31/2026

Only one more chance to catch this captivating and charming comedy! Come see La Fille Mal Gardée, Paquita, and the Balcony Scene from Romeo and Juliet this afternoon! It is sure to be an afternoon full of splendor, passion, and laughter! 🎭

Today, Sunday, May 31st
1:00PM Performance
Kenmore Middle School Theater

Q&A with Artistic Director Matthew Powell immediately following today’s performance!

Photos by Ruth Judson

🎫 Tickets available at BalletNova.org!

05/23/2026

🚨 Memorial Day Ticket Sale! 🎉

ALL tickets are 15% off from now through Memorial Day! Don’t miss out on a chance to come see La Fille Mal Gardée, Paquita, and the Balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet!

From lighthearted comedy to breathtaking technique and dramatic intensity, this captivating program celebrates the beauty, elegance, and emotional power of ballet.

Q&A with Artistic Director Matthew Powell immediately following the Sunday performance!

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Saturday, May 30 | 7pm
Sunday, May 31 | 1pm

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Kenmore Middle School
200 S Carlin Springs Rd
Arlington, VA

📸 Photo by Ruth Judson

05/19/2026

BalletNova will be CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸

No classes will be held Saturday May 23rd, Sunday May 24th, or Monday May, 25th. Classes and programming resume as normal on Tuesday, May 26th.

We wish you a meaningful and memorable Memorial Day as we honor our nation’s heroes. Thank you to all those who have served for your bravery and sacrifice!

05/17/2026

Spotlight on Paquita! 🪭

Set in Spain to the vibrant score of Ludwig Minkus, Paquita showcases a dazzling display of technique, style, and invigorating dynamics. We are delighted to present excerpts of this Latin-styled classic, including an array of high-energy variations and a virtuosic Pas de Trois!

Paquita will be performed alongside La Fille Mal Gardée and the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet.

📅 Saturday, May 30th at 7pm and Sunday, May 31 at 1pm

📍 Kenmore Middle School
200 S Carlin Springs Rd
Falls Church, VA

🎫 Visit BalletNova.org to get your tickets today!

📸 Photos by Ruth Judson

05/15/2026

Spotlight on La Fille Mal Gardée 🎭

Only two weeks away from a chance to meet this delightful cast of characters! Matthew Powell’s La Fille Mal Gardée is a comedic ballet filled with charming characters, mischief and heart. Come follow the free-spirited Lise as she outwits her well-meaning but watchful mother in pursuit of true love, all set in a sunny countryside bursting with ribbons, maypoles, and playful surprises. Complete with colorful characters, lively music, and cheeky chickens, La Fille Mal Gardée is sure to bring smiles and laughter to the whole family!

La Fille Mal Gardée will be performed along with excerpts from Paquita and the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet.

📅 Saturday, May 30th at 7pm and Sunday, May 31 at 1pm

📍 Kenmore Middle School
200 S Carlin Springs Rd
Falls Church, VA

🎫 Visit BalletNova.org to get your tickets today!

04/29/2026

Happy International Dance Day! On this day honoring our favorite of art forms, we invite you to learn more about one of our most enchanting programs yet! This spring, BalletNova is thrilled to be presenting an unforgettable evening of classical ballet featuring three beloved works that celebrate the full range of ballet’s beauty and power.

🎫 THE PROGRAM

🐓 La Fille Mal Gardée — Delight in the pastoral charm and playful romance of this timeless comedy

🪭 Paquita — Revel in sparkling virtuosity and grand spectacle

🎭 Romeo & Juliet (Balcony Scene) — Be swept away by the breathtaking drama and passion of this iconic scene

From lighthearted comedy to heartfelt emotion, this program has something for every ballet lover.

📅 PERFORMANCES

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM

📍 Kenmore Middle School
200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA

🎟 TICKETS: $20–$38
★ Discounted pricing now available for Seniors (65+) and Students (21 and under)!

🙋🏽‍♀️ Stay after the Sunday matinée for a special Q&A with Artistic Director Matthew Powell!

📷 Photos by Ruth Judson, from our 2018 production of La Fille Mal Gardée, featuring guest artist Nicholas Cowden from The Washington Ballet

03/27/2026

🪩 Join BalletNova for an evening of entertainment, a surprise performance, and over $1,000 in giveaways!

🗓️ Saturday, April 18th 6:00-8:30pm in the black box theatre at BalletNova

Hosted by the fabulous Jolene Sugarbaker, this is sure to be an evening of fun! Bingo Night is for ages 21 and up, and is BYOB

An entrance fee of $30 includes:
🔹 One bingo card
🔹 Bingo dauber
🔹 One drink ticket for a glass of bubbly
🔹 Appetizers and desserts
🔹 The chance to win gift cards and prizes galore

An entrance fee of $50 includes all of the above plus five bingo cards!

🎟️ Visit BalletNova.org and head to our Events page to get your tickets today!

02/28/2026

💫 For the youngest aspiring dancers, our Angelina Ballerina Workshop begins this weekend!

🩰 Join the fabulous Colleen Buck for a four-week workshop inspired by the timeless enchantment of Angelina Ballerina! This workshop is for ages 4-7, with no prior dance experience needed. Classes are once a week on Sundays from 12:00-1:00, and will include crafts, stories, and of course, dance!

This class is open-registration. Head to BalletNova.org to register today! Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.

Address

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

Website

http://www.BalletNova.org/

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