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Greater Washington Dance Center!

​​BALLET  –  MODERN  –  JAZZ  –  CLASSES FOR AGES 3 AND UP  –  CLASSES FOR BOYS  –  CLASSES FOR ADULTS  –  Piano Lessons

​GWDC is dedicated to helping each dancer realize their fullest potential in a caring and
nurturing environment. GWDC dancers are trained in a uniquely American curriculum. 
They learn by combining the logic and precision of ballet and the dynamism
of ​​contemporary dance ​​fostering the individual’s creative, social,
​intellectual & spiritual development.​
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announcements

Welcome Back to Dance!

The first day of classes is Tuesday, September 2.  We are excited to see all of our students at the studio!  If you would like to see our entire schedule including days the studio will be 
closed for holidays, please click on this link:  https://gwdancecenter.com/information/calendar/

NHSDA INDUCTION CEREMONY

A beautiful induction ceremony for our 2025 National Honor Society for Dance Arts was held on Saturday. 18 dancers met the challenge of GPA (collectively 4.082!) AND dance training, advocacy and involvement. We enjoyed a candle lighting and pinning ceremony.  Certificates were distributed followed by a celebratory dinner. We are SO proud of these amazing young people!

3 Students Inducted into the GWDC Chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts

Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) is proud to announce the induction of 3 of its exceptional students into the GWDC Chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA).  The three – Alia Baker, Caelan Ventau-Koch and Dylan Sparks join 15 other students as members in this prestigious program.  The NHSDA honors students who have demonstrated outstanding artistic and academic achievements within the dance community, spanning from grade six through college. With over 1,000 chapters across the United States, GWDC is honored to offer this elite program to its students.

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GWDC Pedagogy Program Featured in POINTE Magazine!

“Getting thorough and proper pedagogy training enhances your marketable skills as a dance teacher and can provide additional financial stability to a professional ballet career. It’s the leg up that can really augment a dancer’s success.”

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ADULT DANCE CLASSES

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All classes are in-person.  All students must sign up via Punchpass and sign up prior to attending classes.
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Meet the director, 
​gretchen Vogelzang

“We really care about the students and their development as human beings”