Performing Arts Classes in Washington, DC

Ditch the workout and join the party! Get fit while having fun rocking out to the hottest tunes. Note: No black soled or rubber sole shoes. Shoes allowed on the dance floor are jazz shoes, practice sneakers, social shoes with leather soles, or suede. Socks are ok. Absolutely no scuffing shoes.  Be early, latercomer may not be allowed in class....

Beginning through advanced students will find a course of string study suited to their interests.  NCA’s strings faculty are distinguished performers and professional music educators. Beginners or experienced players will find an inspiring environment for developing proficiency and confidence

This course is designed for students with little or no salsa dance experience. This class will teach basic fundamentals of salsa timing, rhythm, footwork and an introduction to partner dancing helping you build a SOLID Salsa foundation. Our goal will be to raise your awareness of timing, technique & basic body movements so you can dance the night...

Here is where we try to understand better the art of Argentine Tango, and take the foundation to the next level, preparing the student for a more musical and fluid tango performance. Students will study more difficult choreography. The class emphasis is in communication, exploring Leading and flowing techniques. No total beginners are allowed. Note...

The Adult Choir will  work on short programs with a wide variety of music.  We will tackle some classical, folk and popular music. The conductor hopes to improve participants vocal quality as wells as provide a musical challenge.   Lessons will be conducted with all voice parts present. It is expected that participants will take time...

Here is where we develop the foundation of this dance. It takes from 6 months to one year to cover most of the Argentine Tango foundation essential topics. Note: No black soled or rubber sole shoes. Shoes allowed on the dance floor are jazz shoes, practice sneakers, social shoes with leather soles, or suede. Socks are ok. Absolutely no scuffing shoes. ...

Students here are expected to have a good level of communication (lead /follow) , and musicality. The skills develop on this class relate to musicality, communication,  tango feeling, elegance, and fluidity of movement, generating the ability to create better interpretation of the music, and the usage of more complex figures for better enjoyment...

Open Gym For students with over one year of aerial arts experience or by instructor permission. Aerial fabric, aerial rope, and trapeze will be provided. Students may bring their own apparatus, but it must be inspected by the instructor prior to use.

This course is designed for students with little or no Bachata/Merengue dance experience. This class will teach basic fundamentals of timing, rhythm, footwork and an introduction to partner dancing helping you build a SOLID Merengue/Bachata foundation. Our goal will be to raise your awareness of timing, technique & basic body movements so you can...

Introducing more complex steps and patterns based on skills developed in the Beginning class. You will be doing different patterns with turns, cross body leads, and some styling. Continue to develop leading/following and turning skills in order to prepare you for the next step. This class is to take the fundamentals to the next level. Note: No black...

Adults new to piano study learn piano technique through the study of a variety of music styles in these small classes. Students have the opportunity to perform in concerts at the School. National Conservatory of Arts offers a program of piano study for the early beginner through the advanced high school student, beginning at age 3.5 or older. The...

Group Classes are an economical way for students of all ages to learn music.  The National Conservatory of Arts offers group classes in piano, voice, violin, guitar, cello, drum set, and African Drumming.

Continue the New Year off right with Soca N Sweat as we bring you a fun and exciting dance fitness class led by the very talented Royal G (@Royal.g). Want to put some "oil" in that waistline? Join us for an hour of Waist whining as we "wuk up" and work up a sweat while incorporating basic elements of fitness. With carnival right around the corner,...

National Conservatory of Arts offers a program of piano study for the early beginner through the advanced high school student, beginning at age 3.5 or older. The inclusive philosophy of various pedagogical approaches, informs an approach that assures teaching tailored to the needs of the individual student, with a strong emphasis on building confident...

National Conservatory of Arts offers a program of piano study for the early beginner through the advanced high school student, beginning at age 3.5 or older. The inclusive philosophy of various pedagogical approaches, informs an approach that assures teaching tailored to the needs of the individual student, with a strong emphasis on building confident...