Closures & session dates
When the studio schedule changes.
2026
Thanksgiving Break
November 25–29
Winter Break
December 19–January 3
2027
Spring Break
March 20–28
Memorial Day
May 31
Summer Session Begins
July 12
2026–2027 registration is open
Reserve your place
Greater WashingtonDance Center
2026–2027 season
Plan the season.
Keep GWDC class dates, studio closures, performances and important family events close at hand.
Studio calendar
Important dates,
all in one place.
First day of classesTuesday
September 82026–2027 season
September 82026–2027 season
Mark your calendar
Important dates.
December 7–12, 2026
Parent Visitation Week
June 13, 2027
Annual Studio Recital
All dancers may participate. Theatre rehearsals will be held Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11.
Performance opportunities
Festival Ballet Virginia
auditions & performances.
GWDC dancers may audition for Festival Ballet Virginia productions and company programs throughout the season.
The Nutcracker auditions for young children
The Nutcracker performances
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland auditions for young children
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland performances
danceMOSAIC performances
Company and Professional Division auditions
Senior Company · Ages 12 through adult1:00–3:00 PM
Junior Company · Ages 10–123:00–5:00 PM