Kids Classes in Washington, DC

Our Intensive Program classes are invitation/audition based only. Apprentice Jazz Intensive will continue to develop dancers' musicality, technique and strength while retaining weekly choreography in a motivating and energetic environment.  

Lyrical I's curriculum combines fundamentals of ballet and jazz techniques. Students will learn to express their connection to lyrics and music through technique and artistry in a motivating environment. This class culminates in a Spring Concert, where students perform on the grand stage for their family and friends!  

Musical Theatre is an energetic and upbeat class geared towards students who love jazz and Broadway show tunes. Classes focus on high energy theatrical movements, confidence, performance quality and fun choreography. This class culminates in a Spring Concert, where students perform on the grand stage for their family and friends.

Our Intensive Program classes are invitation/audition based only. Ballet Intensive 9 will encourage dancers to motivate themselves, strengthen both body and mind, and perfect their ballet technique while learning more advanced steps and combinations in a fast pacedenvironment.  

Adagio Ballet Company Warm up class for Intensive levels 8 & 9. By Audition

Adagio Ballet Company Warm up class for Intensive Levels 3, 4, and 5. By Audition

Adagio Ballet Company Warm up class for Intensive levels 6 & 7. By Audition

Give your kids the gift of flight while building connection, confidence, core-strength and balance. Kids can enjoy the benefits of zero-compression inversions, flips, tricks, stretching and relaxation through this fun class. This class will delight your children as they swing, fly, focus, breathe and play. All participants will have their...

Receive 20% off studio passes and discounted drinks when you book All Ages sessions online. Are you ready to Freestyle? We encourage the creation of original art with help from local artists and tons of inspiration from our authentic art studio lounge. Unleash your inner artist! Ages 3+.

Be a part of The Alden’s newest improv team! (the) Unruly Improv is a club for busy students to sharpen their improv skills for enhanced theatre training, better college interviews, or to become a member of (the) Unruly Company in the future! Benefits of the program include: Bonus activities like UTP Jams, special workshops and other events scheduled...

Literacy studies show that singing songs with young children builds vocabulary and nurtures communication skills, years before children begin to enjoy reading on their own. Music, Stories, and Pre-Literacy uses an integrated artistic approach to help develop language skills, fostering a love of storytelling and the growth of imagination.  By...

Growing up isn't easy! Today's preteens need even more help than ever navigating the increased academic and social challenges they face in their daily lives. This class helps give preteens the tools they need to improve concentration, reduce stress and connect with their bodies and their feelings in a fun and positive way. Your preteen will learn yoga...

Enrollment for Junior Ballet Company is by invitation and audition only.

For students in grades 7–12. All aspects of performing on camera. Student work will be videotaped, followed by playback and critique, with an eye toward developing the specific skills required for TV and film. May profitably be taken more than once.

For two weeks students work with senior artistic company members on staging an original play written for and performed by our campers, complete with musical numbers, and an original score. The rehearsal and performance process is enhanced by a visual art curriculum that helps campers explore the images and ideas of camp’s educational themes by creating...