Alay'nya Studio offers beginners and intermediate classes in "esoteric belly dance," blending ancient energy-building methods with classical belly dance and modern dance interpretative dance. Alay'nya and the Troupe Seraband perform frequently in the Metro DC region.

Delivering emotionally charged performances to audiences of all ages, Balafon West African Dance Ensemble is easily emerging as one of Washington's premiere contemporary African performance ensembles.

Amara is a professional performer & instructor of Middle Eastern/North African Dance (Raqs Sharqi & Raqs Sha'abi). Amara's performances are elegant, expressive, FUN & appropriate for the entire family! Examples are parties of all types, weddings & commitment ceremonies, corporate events, educational events & spiritual events. NO bachelor parties or other "men only" events, please. Weekly Beginning, Advanced Beginning, & Intermediate/Advanced classes are taught in Gaitherburg & Rockville, MD. Call 301-515-0003 or email amara@amaraofthemoon.com.

Since 1980 D.C.Wheel Productions, Inc. has grown its facility, Dance Place, as one of the nation’s premiere community arts centers. Viewed as three components - theater, school and community resource, and fueled by a passion and expertise in dance, the organization is recognized for its leadership role and model programs in the national and local arenas. These programs developed over the past twenty years aim to expand the field of dance, nurture leadership for the future and strengthen community partnerships. With ownership of our building, development of a broad reach of artistic and educational programs, leadership for community revitalization and youth in particular, Dance Place has enhanced the reach of our national presence and strengthened our connections to D.C. and our immediate neighborhood.

Theater, school and community resource in Northeast, DC. We present dance in our 160 seat theater almost every weekend of the year and have daily adult and youth dance classes.

Marta is a dynamic and engaging belly dance artist and sought-after instructor. Recognized for her unique style and technique, she focuses in oriental/Egyptian, tribal and fusion belly dance. Marta is currently a faculty member at three award-winning institutions, Joy of Motion Dance Center, the Dance Institute of Washington, and the Sitar Center for the Arts. She has also taught at Sahara Dance, DCJCC, and at the MamaSita Cultural Center, home of the Belly Dancers of Color Association (BOCA).

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The purpose of the dance group is to preserve, research, educate and promote Indian folk, movie & martial arts in a contemporary way. The idea is to exercise in the process of dancing!An attempt to incorporate Indian culture into our day to day lives! It does not matter if the person has learnt dance before or not. The workout is designed in such a way that everyone can follow the workout and learn our culture & enjoy pure movement while exercising!

Dhoonya Dance serves as a center for those interested in learning or sharing the richness and vibrance Indian culture through dance: Bollywood and Bhangra. We perform in the community for various functions and charitable events.

DC's first-ever contemporary touring all-male company of Black men founded by award-winning choreographer Helanius J. Wilkins.

Hareem of the Queens Dance Company performs folk, theatre, cabaret and contemporary dance of North Africa, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Jane Franklin Dance is a delicious blend of dance, theater and humor. The universal language of movement is explored through performances, educational presentations, community-based projects and collaborations.

Dance organization provides performances for the general public with media collaborations and the other artistic disciplines, as well as dance education and community engagement for after-school youth, adults, and seniors.

As a mission, we at JOM are dedicated to providing high quality learning and performance opportunities that reinforce the principle that dance is for everyone. Since 1976, Joy of Motion has encouraged people of all ages to integrate movement into their lives for better physical and spiritual health.

Lucy is a middle eastern dance artist (bellydancer) in the Washington, D.C. area, whose expressive, elegant, yet playful style is ideal for birthday parties, weddings, corporate events, concert shows, restaurant appearances, and bridal showers. She performs classic Egyptian raqs sharqi, modern Egyptian style (reflecting ballet and other influences), as well as American-Egyptian fusion. Lucy performs to all kinds of music, ranging from the classic Egyptian singer Om Kolthoum, to modern Arabic pop singers Shirin and Hakim. To book Lucy for a performance, contact her by email, and she will respond to your message within 24 hours. Email: lucydances@gmail.com

The Maru Montero Dance Company is the premier Latin dance company is Washington, D.C. Their mission is to celebrate the beauty and richness of Latin culture.

Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble is Northern Virginia's premier Mexican Folkloric performing company. Quetzales is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in Arlington, Virginia in 1997. The purpose of the dance company is to preserve, research, educate and promote Mexican folkloric traditions and culture through art, music and dance.

Washington DC's center for Middle Eastern Dance. Come experience an artful approach to belly dance. Specializing in Egyptian raqs sharqi and American Tribal style dance.

The award-winning Silk Road Dance Company performs ancient, traditional, and contemporary women's dance of the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa, and the Caucasus. SRDC is a Joy of Motion Company-in-Residence.

The Dance Institute of Washington is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing successful citizens through quality dance training and arts education.

The Uzbek Dance and Culture Society preserves and promulgates traditional Central Asian dance, music, and culture. The Society sponsors an annual dance camp in addition to producing concerts and videos.