CityDance

CityDance CityDance is a nonprofit offering dance education for all ages and levels in the DMV.

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

fers a rigorous curriculum for ages 7-19 in classical ballet, contemporary and commercial dance. Through our Studios division, thousands of students, from 18 months to adults, engage in weekly classes, workshops, and summer programs spanning a broad array of dance genres for both new and experienced dancers.

06/12/2026

Thank you Youth America Grand Prix for featuring The Golden Tango - a piece by Marianna Rozanova that our students performed beautifully at YAGP Finals in May.

We are so proud of our students and all they have accomplished this year!

06/05/2026

The Annual Conservatory Concert is here!

Our Pre-professional Classical Track students danced beautifully during dress rehearsals on the Klein Theatre stage last night.

We cannot wait to watch the entire Conservatory on stage this evening and tomorrow.

CityDance Conservatory Annual Concert
June 5 & 6 | 7:00pm
The Klein Theatre

Tickets at the link in our bio!

06/04/2026

The energy and artistry in the Klein Theatre stage during the Contemporary Track dress rehearsal were exceptional, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone this weekend.

Featuring both timeless work such as Casita and Wepa! from Choreographer-In-Residence, Robert J. Priore, as well as exciting new repertoire from Sarah J. Ewing, Ryan Bailey, Rotita Cunningham and other renowned choreographers. Witness the versatility of Conservatory students as they bring classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, and more to the stage—with special guest appearances by Nasrullah Abdur-Rahman of Cincinnati Ballet and Vladimir Tapkharov of the Washington Ballet.

Two exceptional shows await. We’ll see you there!

CityDance Conservatory Annual Concert
June 5 & 6 | 7:00pm
The Klein Theatre

Tickets at the link in our bio at https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/index.php/events/spring-2026-citydance

This past weekend, our Pre-professional Ballet Track students showcased the tremendous growth they have achieved this ye...
06/01/2026

This past weekend, our Pre-professional Ballet Track students showcased the tremendous growth they have achieved this year in technique, artistry, confidence, and their love of ballet during our Ballet Observation Classes.

Thank you to all of our Ballet faculty for guiding our students and nurturing their love of dance throughout the year!

We are excited to watch them shine on stage this weekend at our Annual Conservatory Concert!

The ballet portion of the Concert will feature pas de deux, classical variations, and a variety of classical, character, and contemporary dances—a beautiful journey through the world of dance celebrating the hard work and achievements of our students.

Tickets are going fast—secure yours today at https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/index.php/events/spring-2026-citydance

CityDance Conservatory Annual Concert�June 5 & 6 | 7:00pm�The Klein Theatre

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Enrollment is still open for our Contemporary Intensive with Desmond Richardson and Grace Buckley (Ages 9-19)Ready to au...
05/30/2026

Enrollment is still open for our Contemporary Intensive with Desmond Richardson and Grace Buckley (Ages 9-19)

Ready to audition? Submit a video audition online at the link in our bio.

Aug 17-21 | North Bethesda

Students train in a residency-style contemporary intensive with Desmond Richardson, Co-Founder of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Grace Buckley, NYCDA & Steps On Broadway Faculty. The program emphasizes contemporary technique, creative development, versatility, and performance quality, with opportunities to learn and rehearse professional repertoire.




We're proud to announce that Nasrullah Abdur-Rahman will be performing as a guest artist in the Conservatory Annual Conc...
05/23/2026

We're proud to announce that Nasrullah Abdur-Rahman will be performing as a guest artist in the Conservatory Annual Concert!

began his ballet training in Harlem before continuing his studies at the age of 15 at Kirov Academy of Ballet. He later graduated from Boston Ballet School and began his professional career with Birmingham Royal Ballet. He is currently a member of Cincinnati Ballet.

In addition to his professional achievements, he has earned recognition through competitions including Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), and was selected to participate in the USA International Ballet Competition 2023.

CityDance Conservatory Annual Concert
June 5 & 6 | 7:00pm at The Klein Theatre

Witness the versatility of Conservatory students as they bring classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, and more to the stage—with special guest appearances by Nasrullah Abdur-Rahman and Vladimir Tapkharov.

Tickets are going fast—secure yours today here https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/index.php/events/spring-2026-citydance

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We're proud to announce that Vladimir Tapkharov will be performing as a guest artist in the Conservatory Annual Concert!...
05/22/2026

We're proud to announce that Vladimir Tapkharov will be performing as a guest artist in the Conservatory Annual Concert!

Vladimir Tapkharov is in his third season with The Washington Ballet. Originally from Irkutsk, Russia, he received his training at the Buryat Republican Choreographic School and graduated from the East Siberian State Institute of Culture in 2012.
As a professional artist, he performed with the Russian Ballet (2014–2021), Imperial Russian Ballet (2016–2020), and the Musical Theater of the Republic of Karelia (2019–2021). Throughout his career, he has performed numerous roles with the Buryat State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Russian National Ballet, Imperial Russian Ballet, and the Musical Theater of the Republic of Karelia. He has also participated in prestigious competitions, including the Perm International Ballet Competition "Arabesque" named after Ekaterina Maximova and the All-Russian Competition for Ballet and Choreography Artists.

CityDance Conservatory Annual Concert
June 5 & 6 | 7:00pm at The Klein Theatre

Witness the versatility of Conservatory students as they bring classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, and more to the stage—with special guest appearances by Nasrullah Abdur-Rahman and Vladimir Tapkharov.

Tickets are going fast—secure yours today here: https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/index.php/events/spring-2026-citydance



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Join us for the 2026 Annual Conservatory Concert!CityDance Conservatory Annual ConcertJune 5 & 6 | 7:00pmThe Klein Theat...
05/20/2026

Join us for the 2026 Annual Conservatory Concert!

CityDance Conservatory Annual Concert
June 5 & 6 | 7:00pm
The Klein Theatre

Witness the versatility of Conservatory students as they bring classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, and more to the stage—with special guest appearances by Nasrullah Abdur-Rahman and Vladimir Tapkharov.

Don’t miss your opportunity to experience these performances over two nights at Shakespeare Theatre Company's Klein Theatre!

Tickets are going fast—secure yours today here: https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/index.php/events/spring-2026-citydance

📸: Jeri Tidwell Photography |

Photo features CityDance Senior, Brianne Strong

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4000 Albemarle Street NW Suite 304
Washington D.C., DC
20016

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Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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