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.
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
Mondays 6-7:10pm
with Maddie & Tara
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!
Thursdays 6-7:15pm
with Maddie, Kaitlin, Heidi, & Tara
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. Rotating instructors bring a variety of technical approaches, helping dancers develop versatility across classical and contemporary styles and broaden the range of their artistic expression.
MODERN & CONTEMPORARY CLASSES
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.
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
Tuesdays 6-7pm
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!
Tuesdays 7:05-8:05pm
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
Every other Saturday, 2pm-3:15pm
with Ezra
A physically challenging, technique-driven class that builds the strength, coordination, and confidence needed for streetdance styles, especially breaking, through structured floorwork training. All ages welcome.
CULTURAL DANCE CLASSES
1st and 3rd Sundays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
with Kaitlin
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!