My boyfriend and I took lessons with Jen for 2 years. We mainly learned Waltz, Cha Cha, and Tango,…read morebut we also learned some basics of Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot and several Latin dances. She holds 2 dance shows a year: one in the winter at the clubhouse in her neighborhood which is mainly to show parents and family where you're at in your practice with a few routines, and then another in the spring that's at AACC and more of a full on dance show. Jen works with all different types of people, from kids age 4 or so to adults in retirement. She's wonderful with kids, we've seen her interact with them after our classes ended and at the dance shows. She not only teaches Ballroom and Latin to teenagers and adults, but she teaches kids ballet, tap and hip hop. It's amazing the skillset she has. She takes her ballroom/latin students to competitions and trains them to test for different levels. We never did any of that as we mainly just wanted to learn for fun and to be able to dance together, but it was very tempting sometimes as we learned more! We tried out two different dance studios before deciding to go here because we really liked her teaching style. And if you're not understanding something, she will give you different ways to think of it and have you focus on certain areas rather than the whole picture to help you commit different areas to muscle memory, whether it be your arms, your hips, your feet, etc. before moving onto another area. I used to do social dance in college and I was never taught how to make those hips sway in that suave way in Latin dances. I just thought I had to shake my butt, but Jen finally cracked the code for me! Not that I'm amazing at it, but I now know how it works! I could write about this academy for days, but all in all, it's an amazing school and Jen is a wonderful teacher. I would recommend her to anyone.

I love this dance academy! Jennifer is so competent and talented and goes way beyond normal dance…read morestudios. You feel like you are truly learning - from beginner to advanced - but so much more. Please don't miss her and especially if you have children. We invited Jennifer to work with our children on our Christmas play, and the children LOVED her. She has a way with both boys and girls - they wanted to learn the entire routine, and they did! She is a very gifted dancer and all around beautiful human being.

Hubby got me an introductory dance lesson for my birthday back in July. It's now December, and I'll…read morestay hooked for life! I LOVE this place. Everyone is so nice, friendly, and enthusiastic about our dance journey. Since it's still COVID season, we're all wearing masks. They sanitize after every lesson! The place is NEVER crowded since we schedule our times. I'm a respiratory therapist and I feel safe coming here! I recommend everyone trying this out at least once. I'll update once we're pros lol P.s. the pictures posted are some of our "theme parties". We had a blast dressing up!

We took lessons. Staff was great! We enjoyed going in and the events planned were fun as well. We…read moreeven had a bit of a personal difficulty and they were very kind and considerate and were a big help!!

Beyond the Movement is a great local dance studio specializing in all types of dance, from ballet…read moreto tap and hip-hop. Ebonee Johnson takes the time to truly teach the art of dance, not just the moves. Classes ranging from beginner to the experienced.

Great little school recommended to us by many friends. We just moved from California and they have…read morebeen really kind to my daughter. Covid practices in force, we are careful and I am happy they are careful.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The teachers are incredibly talented, supportive,…read moreand truly care about every dancer's growth. The training is top-tier, the environment is positive and uplifting. You can tell they put their heart into everything they do. My technique has improved so much, and I always feel motivated to get better. If you're looking for a studio that feels like home and pushes you to be your best, this is the one.

Very disappointed. Had hoped to be in a class with at least intermediate dancers but what Arthur…read moreMurray callsintermediate and I would call rank beginner. A waste of time and money. Class is only 45 minutes I am going to the Davidsonville dance club for Lessons now. It offers a course of eight week lessons for $100. For that you get two hours of instruction Weekly on two different dances. Plenty of parking and highest quality of instructors.

My fiancée and I went here to get first-dance lessons. This was easily one of the best decisions we…read moremade for our wedding day. The staff is fantastic - special thanks to Kaiti for being a fabulous teacher - and made the whole experience so much fun. They also sent us a very thoughtful card of well wishes. The dance turned out to be one of the highlights of the wedding, and we can't say enough how much we'd recommend them.

If you're looking for a dance studio that truly has it all, JAMZ is it…read more Giana is the heart of this place. She is passionate, organized, and communicates flawlessly. As a full-time working parent with another child in different activities, clear communication is everything to me. JAMZ makes it easy. Schedules, expectations, updates. It's all thoughtful and timely. But what really sets JAMZ apart is the culture. Giana has created a beautiful arena for dancers to thrive, grow, and genuinely support one another. Whether your child wants recreational dance, to be part of a competition team, or simply to develop a lifelong love of dance, this is the place. The level of skill development is incredible. The competition routines are next level. I could watch them all day, any day. Every age group is so talented. It's challenging. It's rewarding. And the dancers rise to it. The staff is talented and supportive. The environment is welcoming and exciting. We are so proud and happy to call JAMZ our studio.

My 6 year old daughter started dancing at Jamz late this past summer and loved it from the first…read moreclass. She stated the following when asked why she enjoyed her class so much, "I like how the teachers show me what to do, then do it with me". This year dancing with Jamz has opened many opportunities for our daughter! She has learned so many new skills and enjoys all the class she has taken. The owner, instructors, and other families there are all very nice and helpful; very much like a small family! The facilities are clean and modern.

Ava is fantastic! The sense of community and quality of classes keeps me coming back--it really…read morefeels like the studio owners take joy in seeing us grow as dancers. Most classes are taught at an intermediate level. They're especially great for anyone interested in pro dance/cheer or anyone wanting to perform recreationally as an adult.

I LOVE AVA! When I moved to the DC area and was looking for a dance studio to join, right away I…read morewas impressed with their lineup of professional instructors & I could feel their sense of community before I even stepped into the studio for my first class! The fun & challenging choreography kept me wanting more every week and I love that they rotate the styles of dance they offer because it's gotten me to explore styles outside of my comfort zone and overall I've become a better dancer because of it! This is a judgement free zone and Leah, the director, is so incredibly welcoming! Hands down my favorite place to dance in the DMV!

Still 5 stars. This studio is for you if you want your child to be very skilled in technique. The…read moreBallet , modern and contemporary are top tier. They offer all the other genres you would want as well. The competition team wins . The recital are real performances.... You would think the kids are professionals.

The people are so kind and loving, definitely coming back!! Wooooooow amazing dancers, soooooo much…read moreinspiration to look up to here. Also lovvvve the teachers!!!!

Enrolled my child into the Moana camp. She raves about it the first day, but her mood changed…read moreafter the next. She is 3 1/2 so trying to understand if there was a problem was difficult. The staff also didn't really communicate at all, about how children were doing or anything like that. They also didn't introduce themselves...that really bothered me. It was a big let down for me, especially since parents were not allowed in. At the end of the day my child I think had an okay time. We were fortunate that she was visible during the Zoom link but I will echo others, if your kid was not in frame you were basically SOL for the recording because they only emailed one view , not both. Now the other issues I have are safety related. They leave the door unlocked during class and slightly open because it doesn't close all the way. There was NO system in place to make sure people picking up children were authorized too. ZERO verification. In this day in age that really bothered me. So I made sure to wait in the parking lot during snack to make sure my child was safe and was there in the building prior to class ending. Finally, they pulled the masking requirements the last two days of camp and told my child the day before they were allowed to go maskless. I really did not appreciate this. I wanted to speak to my child. Based on this conversation she was under the impression they weren't allowed to mask and trying to explain to her that wasn't accurate was not happening. Staff should respect family choices and not discuss things like that with children too young to comprehend the risk. All in all, we won't be back, but I wouldn't say don't go. There were clearly repeat kids that enjoyed it. I will say, we found a dance school closer to our home and my kid LOVES it, so clearly something at Davy Dance was amiss for her. Without being able to attend the sessions I will never know what that was for her, that made her clearly not enjoy it as much toward the end.

This studio is the best me and my kiddo have tried. They encourage the students to not only be…read morebetter dancers, but also better people. My daughter comes home from dance telling me about how much she loves it! Thank you to all the wonderful teachers who can make these kids dreams come true! If you are looking for a caring, supportive, positive dance studio to put your child in, Davy Dance Academy is the way to go!