Dance Classes for Adults in Harrisonburg, VA

Dance Classes for Adults in Harrisonburg, VA

Move with confidence. Find community. Dance at any age.

Whether you’re returning to dance after years away, stepping into a studio for the very first time, or looking to expand your movement practice, HDC’s dance classes offer an encouraging, joyful space to grow your skills. Classes with HDC are flexible: sign up for a recurring monthly class membership or choose from a variety of class packs and drop-in options. 

Our teachers specialize in working with adult learners from absolute beginners to seasoned dancers and everyone in between, so you’ll always find a class that meets you where you are.

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Learn posture, alignment, basic barre exercises, simple center work, and essential terminology in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Perfect for total beginners or anyone returning after a long break.

Mondays 5:30pm-6:45pm
with Kaitlin

BALLET CLASSES

Ballet dancers at the barre in a busy ballet class with their feet pointed, shown from the knee down. The dancers wear black tights and ballet slippers.
absolute beginner ballet

Mondays 5:30pm-6:45pm
with Kaitlin

If you’ve always wanted to try ballet, this class covers posture, alignment, essential terminology, and fundamental barre and center steps in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. Perfect for beginners and returning dancers. No ballet attire needed–socks and workout clothes are welcome!

Two dancers perform an arabesque position with their back legs lifted and their front arms reaching forward. Stage lighting creates distinct dark shadows on the wall behind them.
open Levels ballet

Thursdays 5:30pm-6:45pm
with Joyce

Build strength, refine technique, practice turns and jumps, and deepen artistry and musicality in a supportive, challenging environment. This is a structured adult ballet class for intermediate and advanced dancers.

MODERN & CONTEMPORARY CLASSES

A man in a black T-shirt with a colorful rainbow design, brown pants, and barefoot is performing a martial arts stance indoors, with one knee bent forward, the other leg extended back, and arms outstretched.
basics to isolation

Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:15pm
with Ezra

Modern dance-inspired adult class focused on body awareness, internal focus, and expressive movement. Develop isolation, control, and creativity in a supportive environment. No dance experience is required. This class is a great supplement to any other style of dance.

Three women in matching ribbed sweaters and patterned pants perform a contemporary dance in HDC's studio, gaze cast down towards the ground as their arms cross over their bodies.
Isadora duncan technique

Monthly, 4th Saturdays, 11:00am-12:15pm
with Laura

Learn simple combinations based on natural movements and wave-like patterns. Enjoy simple, low-impact, sequences inspired by Isadora Duncan’s original choreography. No experience required!

FITNESS & CONDITIONING CLASSES

Four dancers break a sweat in a spacious, well-lit studio in Strength and Stamina class, each in a pose with arms raised above their heads.
Strength and stamina (sass) dance party

Tuesdays 5:45pm-6:45m
with Heidi

A fun, high-energy adult fitness class that blends simple dance steps with barre and Pilates-inspired exercises. Build strength, stamina, and coordination while finishing with a short, expressive dance combination. No dance experience required—just bring your energy!

A dancer lies on the floor, stretching her legs wide against the geometrically patterned wall of the White Box Studio.
deep stretch

Tuesdays 6:50pm-7:50pm
with Tara

A restorative class for adults seeking improved flexibility, mobility, injury prevention, and relaxation. Gentle Pilates-based warm-ups, dynamic stretching exercises, and static stretches for all levels.

STREET STYLE DANCE CLASSES

Four dancers strike a pose in the Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative studio.
Floorwork: foundations for street styles (page & registration coming soon)

All ages class coming soon: every other Saturday, 2pm
with Ezra

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CULTURAL DANCE CLASSES

A group of dancers practicing Irish step dance in a brightly lit studio, shown from the knee down.
IRISH STEP

on hiatus until further notice
with Chloë H

This open levels class includes a combination of Irish softshoe, hardshoe, and old-style sean nós dancing to traditional music. No dance experience or special shoes required!