DC DanceSport Academy

Step into the spotlight, indulge in true love, and wow everyone at your wedding! DC Dancesport Academy is a premier spot for wedding dance classes in Northern Virginia. DC Dancesport Academy offers wedding dance lessons for all levels of dancer – from competitive dancers to those who have never danced before! Your family and friends will be impressed with your ability to move gracefully and confidently on the dance floor. Our teachers can help you with every step of your wedding dance preparation!

Your kids are ready for competition! These classes will take your child to the next level. We focus on developing proper technique, flexibility, and performance skills. Your kids will be introduced to Ballroom dances (Walz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep) and Latin dances (Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive, and Pasodoble).

Your kindergarten-aged kids will love these fun, high-energy dance classes! We begin to teach the basic principles of movement used in ballroom dancing. We will expand your child’s love of dance and continue to boost their confidence, self-esteem, and social skills. We also prepare the kids for some fun local competitions.

Preschoolers love to dance! We make it super fun for them to get involved and develop a love of movement. Your kids will learn to express their creativity, develop social skills, and build confidence in their own bodies. Nothing is more exciting for a child than movement, music, and fun!

These classes give children the opportunity for a full-body exercise and the ability to build confidence, physical strength, flexibility, grace, and social skills. The Semester tuition covers group classes, includes showcase entry fee, and provides two complimentary showcase tickets.

Our Excel package is ideal for upper-level and committed social dancers and competitors. It is uniquely created to unlock your true dance potential and uncover those elements of your abilities and knowledge that will bring the best out of you. At this stage, you will also be introduced to advanced dance ideas that will enhance your presentation and theatrical performance.

Experienced in both the International and American ballroom dance styles, our coaches will help you shape up your dance routines in 5 private lessons. In this introductory package, they will also help you create a focused dance plan to practicing and working either alone or with a partner.

DC DanceSport Academy offers a wide range of ballroom dance and latin dance classes for any dancer and dance enthusiast. Under the extensive expertise of Lydia Petrigova, our school welcomes students of all ages and backgrounds. We train and work with children, youth, and adults.

DC DanceSport Academy offers supervised practice Latin rounds for dancers and competitors on Thursdays. These rounds provide critical feedback for dancers and allow competitors to practice their routines, endurance, and floor craft.

A strong foundation is the key to excellence in dance. This class is dedicated to refining the essential elements of Smooth and Ballroom technique, with a focus on frame, shaping, footwork, and movement quality. Through precise drills and guided exercises, dancers will develop balance, coordination, and the ability to move with grace and power. Whether you are looking to enhance your fundamentals or elevate your artistry, this class will help you achieve spacious, effortless movement while maintaining technical precision.

A balanced mix of Ballroom (Waltz, Tango, Quickstep) and Latin (Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive). Students develop strong technique, timing, and confidence while learning both styles, with an emphasis on building a solid foundation for future performance or competition.

Latin dance is more than just technique—it’s about performance, presence, and musicality. This class takes dancers beyond the fundamentals, focusing on expressive movement, dynamic body action, and musical interpretation. You’ll refine your technique while learning how to bring personality and emotion into your dancing. Every step, every turn, and every movement will be shaped by rhythm, energy, and artistry, helping you build a compelling presence on the dance floor.

Latin dance is more than just technique—it’s about performance, presence, and musicality. This class takes dancers beyond the fundamentals, focusing on expressive movement, dynamic body action, and musical interpretation. You’ll refine your technique while learning how to bring personality and emotion into your dancing. Every step, every turn, and every movement will be shaped by rhythm, energy, and artistry, helping you build a compelling presence on the dance floor.

An introductory class that blends basic steps from Ballroom (Waltz, Quickstep) and Latin (Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba). Students learn correct posture, musicality, and movement skills in a supportive, playful setting.

Latin dance is more than just technique—it’s about performance, presence, and musicality. This class takes dancers beyond the fundamentals, focusing on expressive movement, dynamic body action, and musical interpretation. You’ll refine your technique while learning how to bring personality and emotion into your dancing. Every step, every turn, and every movement will be shaped by rhythm, energy, and artistry, helping you build a compelling presence on the dance floor.

Ladies Styling: Confidence in dance begins with understanding and embracing how your body moves. This class is a dedicated space for women to explore the art of expression through arms, posture, and body coordination. Learn how to create fluid, elegant movement while building grace, strength, and poise—because when you love the way you move, confidence follows.

Ladies Styling: Confidence in dance begins with understanding and embracing how your body moves. This class is a dedicated space for women to explore the art of expression through arms, posture, and body coordination. Learn how to create fluid, elegant movement while building grace, strength, and poise—because when you love the way you move, confidence follows. Solo Technique: A great dancer is a great partner. This class focuses on personal mastery—understanding the mechanics of movement, foot placement, and timing to enhance your overall dancing. Developing strong individual technique ensures that when the moment comes to dance with a partner, you are grounded, precise, and ready. Whether you’re preparing for competition or simply striving to improve, this class will help you build confidence in your movement and deepen your connection to the dance.

Play-based introduction to dance for our youngest dancers. Through fun steps, music, and movement games, children develop coordination, rhythm, balance, and confidence in a safe, encouraging environment.

A high-energy class designed for teens to explore both Ballroom and Latin styles in a fun, social atmosphere. Students work on improving technique, expression, and partnering skills, with opportunities for social dancing and pre-competitive preparation.

For experienced dancers approved by their teacher. This class focuses on International Standard dances — Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep — developing advanced technique, partnering, and performance skills.

A creative, challenging class for dancers looking to explore open choreography and advanced movements outside the syllabus. Emphasis is placed on musical interpretation, dynamics, and individuality.

With 10 private lessons, this package is designed to help you refine your dance skills through in-depth work on partnering, dance technique, musicality, and rhythm. During these private sessions, you will also work with your dedicated coach on creating a personalized performance or competition preparedness strategy.

Inclusive of 10 private dance lessons, this package will take you from basics to advanced knowledge, focusing heavily on partnering skills and interpretation of music.

This package includes 6 private lessons and aims to help you develop a greater understanding of the dance principles and mechanics behind social dancing. At this stage, our dance instructors can also help you develop short social dance routines.

This dance lesson package includes 3 private lessons with a seasoned dance pro and is designed to introduce you to social dancing. During this course, you will become familiar with the different social dance styles and their basic steps.