Virginia National Ballet

"VNB is the place to be if your child wants to be a ballet dancer! I moved my 12 year old recently from her competitive dance studio where she had been for 9 years, as she wanted to focus solely on ballet. We were so nervous and didn’t know what to expect, but we are so happy that we made the decision. VNB has been extremely welcoming to both of us and my daughter is already having her dreams come true as the VNB students get to dance with their performing company in the Nutcracker! The school/Company owner has been so flexible and accommodating, and so responsive and forthcoming with information, and she answers ALL my questions! We felt so at home, right from the start. If your child wants to do ballet, this is the place to do it!!"

"Few dance studios boast the caliber of faculty and instruction, access to exclusive performance opportunities, and the unwavering commitment to dance as an art form as Virginia National Ballet. Our daughter started taking ballet and a variety of other classes at VNB when she was four, and in the 8 years since, she has not only matured as a performer, but she has also learned to appreciate dance as an endeavor that requires dedication and discipline, strong fortitude, and a generous amount of grace and humility. She has felt the exhilaration of dancing on stage at a world-class performing arts center in front of sold out audiences, while coming to understand at an early age that hard work is truly rewarding. VNB’s curriculum is challenging, yet highly rewarding — supported by a strong culture of inclusion where students are taught to appreciate a variety of dance styles. Equally important are the relationships she has forged with her instructors and mentors at VNB along the way, as well as the lifelong friendships she’s made with fellow dancers. VNB’s dedication to the arts, its students, and the community around it make it a standout among studios."

"What a wonderful studio for dancers to learn, grow, and love dance! Virginia National Ballet offers top-notch instruction in a variety of genres for children of any age. Each year, I am pleased with how smoothly performances run and am amazed by how much my daughter learns. There is a reason VNB is full of loyal families who will never leave the studio - VNB is the best!"

"Great atmosphere that provides a high quality dance instruction that focuses both on technique and having fun. My three daughters really enjoy performing at The GMU Hylton Theater and have developed healthy friendships through Virginia National Ballet. The atmosphere is not one of competition amongst the students but rather of friendship , encouragement, and support of each other that is being passes from one generation to the next."