Classes & Studios

I want to move and reduce stress

Hand-picked dance and arts studios across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Every listing is researched and written by the guide editors.

7 studios

Afro-diasporic and contemporary classes at a DC community arts institution, open to adults at all levels.

Community dance organization in Columbia Heights with adult classes rooted in West African and contemporary traditions.

Adult classes at DC's professional ballet company, structured technique in a serious training environment.

Multi-style adult classes in a community setting, drop in once or enroll for a session.

Northern Virginia

One of Northern Virginia's larger adult studios for salsa, bachata, and hip hop, drop-in or series formats available.

Maryland

Black woman-led studio in Prince George's County offering African diaspora dance and ballet, with beginner classes for adults.

Maryland

Caribbean and African movement studio in Greenbelt offering soca, dancehall, and Afrobeat, beginner-accessible and culturally grounded.