Dance Classes

SPARC – SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
2106 Hamilton Street, Richmond, VA 23220    Phone: 804.353.3393
A Richmond leader in arts advocacy and education for over 35 years, SPARC inspires youth, ages 4-18, to reach their full potential through quality, innovative training in the performing arts.  We offer classes, camps, and a variety of performing arts programs at our facility in Scott’s Addition and in locations around Richmond.

SCHOOL OF RICHMOND BALLET
407 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804.344.0906
•  Children’s Division (3yr-7yr)- Invitation to the Dance
•  Lower Division (8yr-12yr) – Lower Level Ballet, Jazz, Character, Theatre Dance
•  Middle Division- Middle Level Ballet/Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Character, Theatre Dance
•  Upper Division- Upper Level Ballet/ Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Character, Theatre Dance
•  Adult Division (15yr & older)- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Ballet, Jazz, Stretch

BARBARA HAMMOND’S SCHOOL OF DANCE INC.
3063 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, VA 23233  Phone: 804.364.2900

DANCE MASTERS STUDIO
5008 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23228  Phone: 804.262.9587 Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Irish and Hip Hop for children.

THE DANCE STUDIO
6915 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228  Phone: 804.266.3234 Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Pre-Ballet, and Tap. They even have a class for children starting at  age three.

HEART OF IRELAND SCHOOL OF DANCE, LLC
14257 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: 804.464.8190
Heart of Ireland School of Dance is Richmond’s premier Irish dance studio. Under the direction of award-winning choreographer and Champion dancer Andrea S. McCarney, TCRG, Heart of Ireland is the choice for Irish dance instruction in Richmond. Located in Midlothian, they offer solo and ceili classes for all ages and abilities. Their Irish dancers have performed on a Carnival cruise ship, in Walt Disney World, at the Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival, at the Virginia Dance Festival and many other local community events. Heart of Ireland is a member of the World Irish Dance Association (WIDA) and Mrs. McCarney is a TCRG, a certified teacher of Irish dance, through WIDA. In the last 3 years, Heart of Ireland had dancers place in the top 5 of their age group and level at the NAIDF National Championships and WIDA US Open, including 1 National Champion in 2012, and 1 dancer qualified for the 2013 CRDM All-Ireland Championship.  Let us welcome you to the wonderful and joyous world of Irish dancing in central Virginia!

CROSSROADS IRISH DANCE
730 Research Road Suite B Richmond, VA 23236 Phone: (804) 366-3955 E-info@crossroadsirishdance.com
Inspiration and Fun One Irish STEP At A Time! Irish dance education for ages 2 to adult. Irish dance preschool program for ages 2-5: Jump”N Jig NOW Available. Since 2001, Crossroads has brought the love of Irish dance to Richmond for over 200 children and adults . As members of World Irish Dance Association and under the direction of champion dancer and certified Irish dance instructor, Amy Habel TCRG, Crossroads provides a fun and enriching learning environment for dancers to develop a love of Irish dance, increased coordination, build long-lasting friendships and drive self confidence. Call us at (804) 366-3955 or click here to learn more about our programs and classes we can offer your child today.

REGENCY DANCE ACADEMY, INC.
8968 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA 23229 Phone: 804.740.4966
Regency Dance Academy has been offering dance classes in Richmond for 20 years.  They have classes  in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Contemporary, as well as  Music and Movement class for 3 year olds, Creative Dance class for 4 and 5 year olds, and Combination classes for 4,5,6 and 7 year olds. Regency Dance Academy also offers year-round classes, competition groups, summer camps, birthday parties, and a huge spring dance show at the Landmark Theater.  In addition, they have  the largest number of adult dance classes (for all skill  levels) in Richmond, including  Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop.

SCHOOL OF DANCE ARTS
7223 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23233   Phone: 804.559.6786 Dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop and birthday parties.

VILLAGE DANCE STUDIOS
7027 Three Chopt Road, Suite 203, Richmond, Virginia 23226  Phone: 804.288.7735 Offers dance classes for boys and girls starting at age 3.  They also offer short term classes, birthday parties, and summer camps.

WEST END ACADEMY OF DANCE
10620-C Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23238  Phone: 804.740.0842
Pre-ballet, ballet, hip hop, tap and pointe classes for kids.

RICHMOND DANCE CENTER
8906 W. Broad Street (Gold’s Gym Plaza), Richmond, VA 23294  Phone: 804.747.0533
Beginner through advanced levels for children and adults.  Classes in Pre-Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Modern, Yoga, and BeMoved.

CENTRAL VIRGINIA DANCE ACADEMY
9131A Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23228  Phone: 804.501.0707
Classes in Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical, Ballroom and Mommy & Me

THE CONCERT BALLET OF VIRGINIA
Phone: 804.798.0945
Celebrates the talents of Virginia’s dancers and performers of all ages and skill levels.

WEINSTEIN JCC
5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 Phone: 804.285.6500
The Weinstein JCC offers a variety of dance classes for children ages 2-5 and grades K-8.  Families are not required to be members to take advantage of classes.  Visit the website for more details and current schedules.

MUGGIVAN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE
•  Richmond Studio, 2021-C Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA 23235 Phone 504.259.7315
•  Fredericksburg Studio, 1634 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401  Phone: 540.313.0145
Muggivan School of Irish Dance is under the direction of Champion dancer and certified Irish dance teacher Joni Muggivan, TCRG. Dancers at the Muggivan School are trained in competitive style Irish dancing, which allows them to compete on local, national, and international stages. The Muggivan School of Irish Dance is dedicated to promoting excellence in the art and sport of Irish dancing, providing an atmosphere of encouragement and positive discipline at all levels, and developing an appreciation of an important cultural art form as a testament to the rich and diverse culture of Irish dancing in the United States.  Year-Round weekly classes, private lessons, camps, and workshops are available for dancers ages 3 to adult, from beginner through championship level.  For more information email: muggivanrep@gmail.com.

SWIFT CREEK ACADEMY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
2808 Fox Chase Lane, Midlothian, VA 23112  Phone: 804.744.2801
Offers classes & private lessons in music, dance and drama for ages 3 to adult.  SCAPA’s dance classes include Kinder Dance, ballet, tap, jazz, Irish, modern, and hip hop.  Private lessons are available for flute, guitar, organ, piano, strings (cello, viola, violin), and voice.  SCAPA also offers drama and children’s music classes and summer camps.

ARTS IN MOTION DANCE ACADEMY
10492 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA  Phone: 804.741.2246
Something for every age and skill level.  Classes, Camps, Intensives, Master Classes and Workshops.

ASPIRE DANCE ACADEMY
1903 Manakin Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103  Phone:  804.938.3243
Offering classes Ages 3-Adult in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. Registering NOW for Summer classes and workshops.  Themed birthday parties available!

weDANCE Academy
401 North Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229  Phone: (804) 754-0734  E-mail: academies@weag.org
Classes, summer workshops and camps for ages 3 through adult, in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and Irish Step, are taught by experienced teachers in a Christian environment.  Many opportunities to perform include a large scale spring dance production, Glorious Christmas Nights and Masters Plan.

CROSSROADS IRISH DANCE
730 Research Road, Suite B, Richmond, VA 23236  Phone: 804-366-3955 
Premier Irish Dance Education and Entertainment In The Heart of Richmond. Crossroads has been an established trademark in the Richmond, VA area since 2001.  As members of World Irish Dance Association, they have had the pleasure of over 200 dancers grow in their passion and love Irish dance, music, performance and culture.  Crossroads is under the direction of champion dancer and certified Irish dance instructor, Amy Habel, TCRG.  Crossroads Irish Dance offers classes and programs by board, certified instructors to include weekly classes, community performances, Adult and Homeschool program, spring show gala and competitive Irish dance. We are committed to providing quality dance instruction, promoting Irish culture through traditional step dance, Irish culture and language, exploring innovative choreography,community  performance opportunities and developing an overall appreciation for Irish music and dance. Classes offered yearly, semester and summer sessions.

GRACE ARTS
1015 W Graham Rd, Richmond VA 23220 & 9550 Midlothian Tpk #116, Richmond VA 23235     Phone: 804.476.4244
Grace Arts offers affordable dance, drama, and art classes for those ages 2-adult in the Richmond/Midlothian area, aiming to make the art of dance accessible to all families. Through classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, modern, tumbling, and more Grace Arts works to foster creativity and build confidence in their each of their students.

STAVNA BALLET
11420 Belvedere Vista Lane, N. Chesterfield, VA 23235  Phone: 804.269.0658
Stavna Ballet offers classes in ballet, jazz, modern, pointe, contemporary, creative movement, ballet barre and more for ages 2 to adult.

JESSICA MORGAN’S SCHOOL OF DANCE
10402 Leadbetter Rd, Ashland, VA 23005  Phone: 804.368.0235
JMSD offer three semesters of dance a year for children ages 2 to adult, beginning to advanced levels,  Classes in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, hip hop, lyrical, creative, preballet, irish, modern, jumps, leaps, turns, and more.  Performing group opportunities as well.

PRESTIGE DANCE STUDIO
6915 Chital Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112  Phone: 804.739.7600
Prestige offers dance education in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and pointe for ages 2 through adult, beginning to advanced student.

MARIANNE KELLEY’S SCHOOL OF DANCE
2021 Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA 23235  Phone: 804.272.2108
Marianne Kelley’s School of dance offers a variety of dance lessons for girls and boys ages 2 to adult in the Midlothian area.  They are located near the Chesterfield Towne Center in North Chesterfield.

TWIRLYQ
TwirlyQ is a baton twirling club based out of the Short Pump area for K-12 students. We offer classes for the beginning student as well the seasoned competitor.  We perform at local basketball games, and our competition team will travel to NBTA and AAU baton twirling competitions (no parades).   Classes form in September, but new students are welcome throughout the year!  Please visit our website for more information.

RIVER CITY DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE
2717 Burford Rd. Richmond, VA 23235  Phone:  804. 323.1330
River City Dance & Performing Arts Theatre enriches the lives of the Richmond community by providing dance, theatre, and vocal education for multiple levels. We creatively instill classic and modern art techniques with each lesson to balance and stimulate their own journey,by giving them joy, boosting their pride, letting them sine, while coming the artist within them.

BELLA BALLERINA CHESTERFIELD
13924 Hull Street Road Phone: 804.601.6993
Bella Ballerina offers storybook-based dance classes for dancers ages 6 months to 10 years old! Our classes start with reading a storybook, and then we incorporate lessons from that story as we learn ballet, jazz, and tap. At the end of every class, we get to dress up and reenact the story! We can’t wait to twirl with you and your dancer!