The Dance Academy of Loudoun

Every Sunday this month we will spotlight one of our alumni or former DAL dancers. Today, we’re going to hear from Erika Skulte! .skulte

“I’m starting my second year at Pace and I’m so excited to get back into it. This summer I was able to stay in New York and mostly take classes, dance with my friends, teach, and explore more of the city. I also got the chance to go home to DAL and choreograph solos for some amazing girls.

Recently I signed with MSA agency, which was a huge milestone for me. That was always on my dance bucket list and checking it off felt pretty surreal.

DAL gave me an amazing technical foundation and taught me that versatility is key. I also learned how to push through the difficult days and as long as you’re hard working, kind, and passionate about your art you will succeed.”

We are having a great week so far!

At DAL our 4 core values drive everything we do: Passion, Challenge, Tolerance, and Integrity. Every Wednesday this month we’ll give some insider wisdom for each of these values and hope it impacts you as we start this season off strong 💪🏽

What a special day it is! Not only is it our first day of dance classes but it’s also our owner’s birthday! Happy Birthday, Ms. Elizabeth- where would any of us be without you?! 💕✨🎂🥳

Tutu excited for Tuesday 😍😍😍

YES you can start dance as early as 2 and yes they really do perform on stage in sweet costumes!

We just know this is going to be a top notch season! ✨🔥🩰💕

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Here are some tips to ensure everyone has a great first day of dance class!

1 MORE WEEK!!! 💕

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Our Pre-Professional Program

The DAL Pre-Pro mission is to prepare students for a future in dance by mentorship in technique, artistic quality, performance, and ambassadorship of the art form of dance

With this supplemental training program, students will develop their technique and artistry, while gaining invaluable knowledge and experience that will prepare them for college dance programs and a career in dance. Dancers will have the opportunity to focus on either a hybrid track, or select a ballet or contemporary concentration.
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We are counting down the days! ✨👯‍♀️🩰

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Our Foundation Program is perfect for recreational dancers who want to pursue their passion with a flexible commitment. Whether you’ve been dancing for years or are just starting out, we have a class for you!

Scroll to find DAL - Secondhand Smoke and VOTE!

Industry Dance Awards 2024 | Vote for Best Open/Acro/Ballet Performance! 2024 Logout Competition Categories Favorite Convention Teacher (voted) Best Jazz Performance (voted) Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary Performance (voted) Best Tap Performance (voted) Best Musical Theatre/Novelty/Character Performance (voted) Best Hip Hop Performance (voted) Best Open/Acro/Ballet Per...

Thrilled to announce that our small group Secondhand Smoke, choreographed by Megan Carter, has been nominated for Best Open/Acro/Ballet Routine at the Industry Dance Awards on October 8th! 🎉 We’re so proud that our competition program continues to provide opportunities for our dancers and teachers to be recognized on a national stage. Let’s go DAL family! 💪✨

Here’s our second round of dancers who attended some amazing summer programs!

• Emma attended a 3-week intensive at Cincinnati Ballet
• Claire, Saylor and Finley & Emersyn performed at Rockridge Theater Camp
• Maddie got to play Sebastian at Broadway Bound
• Katelyn & Rosie traveled to university dance team summer intensives
• Dakota attended a 2-week summer intensive Joffrey West (Cal State Long Beach)
• Bethany danced at the Academy of Russian Ballet
• Finley & Emme attended MSA NYC Remix Junior dance intensive in Brooklyn, NY
• Sonia was with Cary Ballet for a summer intensive
• Izzie attended JMU & Ohio State for intensive training

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Our Young Dancer Program ✨

Looking for the perfect way to introduce your little one to dance? Our Young Dancer Program for ages 2-5 offers a fun introduction to ballet, tap, and tumbling! With highly trained and positive teachers, your child will learn the basics while building confidence and coordination. We even offer a winter showcase where our young dancers get to practice going backstage and performing onstage—just like the big kids! Starting dance at a young age helps build a strong foundation in both movement and discipline, setting them up for success in whatever they do!

Who’s up for the Challenge?! You got this!

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Our non-competitive teams, the Performance Team in Leesburg and the Loudounettes in Purcellville, bring joy and excitement to local events like the Waterford Fair, Purcellville Halloween Party, Harlem Globetrotters half-time, and more! Join us and be a part of something special, where you can shine on stage and give back to your community.

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✨ We’re Always Improving our Space!

NEW this season is our warm-up area, located between rooms 2 and 3, available for dancers to use at their leisure. Stocked with resistance bands, yoga blocks, muscle rolling sticks, and free weights, this improved space aims to foster a better culture of preparation before class.

Can we talk about this beautiful moment at the when Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles celebrated Rebeca Andrade’s first Gold medal?! May we all show this level of support in our dance community (even those we are competing against!) and may DAL not just be known for our awards but known for our humility, respect, and kindness.

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✨ Our Award-Winning Competition Team

Join our dance family and become a part of our award-winning competition team! Competing in a variety of styles including contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, acro, lyrical, tap, musical theater, and open, our team stands out in every category. With different levels and age groups, there’s a perfect fit for every dancer. We participate in four competitions from March to May, offering our dancers invaluable performance experience and the opportunity to shine on stage.

Join us for auditions on August 14th!

WEEK 6 of SUMMER CAMPS ✅

We celebrated the end of summer camps with a special visit from Kona Ice! ☀️ 🍧

Although we do have another week of classes, we want to take the time to say THANK YOU to all of our dancers, parents, DAL staff, and guest teachers for your participation this summer. So many memories we hope will last and progress that we know will stick.

Mark your calendars - our annual consignment sale is only a week away!

Our Summer Camps are still in full effect! Whats been your favorite DAL camp so far? One more week to go of camps see you there!

Another win for DAL! Thank you again to all who voted Dance Academy of Loudoun as your favorite Performing Group. We have such hard-working teams who spread so much joy in our community with their performances, and we know this recognition will go a long way!

Thank you all for voting Dance Academy of Loudoun as your favorite dance studio and Ms. Geralyn as your favorite dance instructor. We are so honored to be this year’s recipients! 🏆

A lot can happen in a week, imagine the progress that happens in a year!