We provide exceptional, authentic classical ballet and contemporary dance training.
Since 1950, the Virginia Ballet Company has been instilling students with the life skills of self-discipline and self-confidence through rigorous training and performance opportunities. We focus on continuing the rich tradition of classical choreography by instructing our dancers on the history of dance, its pioneers, and its methods of instruction. Please contact us with any questions.
VBC helps everyone to find proper dance classes, programs and support their students to improve themselves. There’s no pressure to follow certain schedules to be a part of a company. They provide flexible agendas to align the expectations. Teachers give equal attention to all students....
We love Virginia ballet company school! The dance teachers are wonderful and the studio is always clean and the front desk staff are great! I love that performance opportunities are available often but not required for anyone.
My toddler asks everyday if "ballet is open" so she can go to class. It is her favorite day of the week!
Appreciate the girls' camaraderie and teachers' nurturing discipline in classes. Also appreciate the accessibility of Mr. Alex as well as the fact that students are welcome at various entry points based on their interest, never too late to explore dance.
This is my daughter's second year at Virginia Ballet. It is difficult to find a dance studio focused on classical training and the Vaganova method. The teachers are positive, encouraging, and provide constructive feedback in an age appropriate way. They have instilled a love for dance in our daughter. The ...
My daughter loves all the opportunities at VBC to perform. In addition to Nutcracker and spring concert they tour with dancers in the area giving a chance for the community to see them and for dancers to practice. At VBC my daughter feels more confident at dancing and I see ...
VBC has given our dancers & our entire family an instant community. Our dancers have received excellent technique instruction while making friends in a supportive environment.
We are so happy to have found Virginia Ballet Co! The class offerings and the confidence that my daughter has gained through it all is priceless. We look forward to many more years of instruction and performances with the school!
We are so glad we found Virginia Ballet Company! Our daughter has grown so much as a dancer since we moved here. The teachers are wonderful and caring, the quality of instruction is top notch, the community of students and parents is so friendly and welcoming,...
VBC is AMAZING! It is clear they have the right talent to teach the classes. They are very inclusive and encouraging to all students (my son was welcomed with open arms and has absolutely flourished in this environment thanks to the amazing staff, teachers, and volunteers). Their productions are very ...
I love VBC and often recommend it to my mom friends whose children are interested in dance. The teachers are excellent and expect the dancers to follow rules and pay attention in class —you won’t see children running wild, but you will see them learning and having fun...
Classes for Adults
VBC offers a vibrant adult dance program! We have classes for all experience levels in many dance styles. Classes are booked through Punchpass and reservations are encouraged.
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The Nutcracker
Come watch Virginia Ballet Company’s 60th annual Nutcracker, December 28-29, 2024, at 2pm and 7pm at the Ernst Cultural Center, Annandale. This magical holiday tradition follows Clara’s journey to defeat the Mouse King with the brave Nutcracker prince, travel through the snowy enchanted forest, and meet the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets. Tickets on sale soon.
Dedicated to sharing dance with our community
VBC has embarked on a post pandemic revival of our community outreach program providing free community dance instruction, community performances, and partnerships for tickets to our in-theater productions. Dancers in our Touring Ensemble engage in giving back to the community and sharing their passion for dance. Visit to see past performances and upcoming events. Contact our studio for information on our Touring Ensemble performing for your residents or community events.
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With your help, we can continue our mission of providing accessible and affordable professional quality performances to enhance the cultural interest and education of the people living in our community. Your donation will help us expand existing programs and develop new programs in many ways — such as maintaining our facility, providing costumes, building sets, increasing advertising, supporting our scholarship programs and sponsoring master classes.
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