Dance Academy of Virginia
About
Del Ray Dance Academy with Strong Musical Theatre Track
Dance Academy of Virginia opened its Del Ray Alexandria location at 2402 Mt Vernon Avenue and has grown to 450+ students. The studio offers pre-professional training plus age-appropriate classes for ages 2-18 across all major dance styles and a dedicated musical theatre track.
Class Disciplines for Ages 2-18
Programming runs from preschool creative movement through pre-professional pointe and contemporary. Classes include:
- Ballet and Pointe (with pre-pro pathway)
- Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical
- Tap and Hip-Hop
- Musical Theater (dedicated track)
- Preschool and youth programs
What's Included
- Pre-professional training program for serious dancers
- Multiple style tracks under one studio roof
- Owned building in Del Ray neighborhood (purchased 2023)
- Sister location in McLean for cross-studio scheduling
Experience
Rapid growth (450 students in 18 months after opening) reflects strong neighborhood demand for serious dance training combined with musical-theatre work. Best fit for kids who want pre-pro dance training plus the cross-train into musical theatre rather than splitting between two studios.