Dancing Scholars Virginia

07/06/2026

Dancing Scholars Virginia is looking for passionate Teaching Artists to teach the nationally recognized Dancing Classrooms program in local schools.

✨ No ballroom dance experience required—we provide training!
✨ Help students build confidence, teamwork, and respect
✨ Part-time, paid opportunities during the school year
✨ Teach as early as this Fall

This is more than teaching dance—it's helping students discover their potential.

📧 Interested? To Apply: submit your cover letter, resume and references via email ([email protected]) or by google form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv_z37Yav0YyIAi15qgIQDoBvyvkZSlGZZTZ0-DcLWv1m3OQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Learn more: https://dancingscholarsva.org/ and https://dancingclassrooms.org

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Dancing Classrooms! 🎉🇺🇸

Today's celebration feels especially fitting for us. Social dance in America has always been about people from different backgrounds coming together on the same floor, sharing each other's steps, learning to move together, and finding common rhythms. Our founders were not that different - coming together to give life to a common dream: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all.

To our students, families, teaching artists, school and organizational partners across the country: thank you for being part of a community that celebrates connection, respect, and joy through dance. Here's to a holiday full of good company and maybe even a little dancing of your own.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! ✨

06/30/2026

Dr Jacobsen has been a joy to work with during our long standing relationship with Our Lady of Lourdes. Congratulations on your next adventure!

06/27/2026

The joy of dance is experienced by all! LET’S DANCE!

06/20/2026

Dancing Scholars Virginia is looking for passionate Teaching Artists to teach the nationally recognized Dancing Classrooms program in local schools.
✨ No ballroom dance experience required—we provide training!
✨ Help students build confidence, teamwork, and respect
✨ Part-time, paid opportunities during the school year
✨ Teach as early as this Fall

This is more than teaching dance—it's helping students discover their potential.

📧 Interested? To Apply: submit your cover letter, resume and references via email ([email protected]) or by google form – https://forms.gle/K9JpVTs8WtjUEfhQ8

Learn more: https://dancingscholarsva.org/ and dancingclassrooms.org

06/19/2026

❤️💛💚❤️💛💚

Today, Dancing Classrooms joins the nation in honoring Juneteenth, a day that marks the promise of freedom and the enduring power of community.

Dance has always been a vital part of Black culture and history, a language of joy, resilience, and resistance. It lives in the traditions that were preserved across generations, in celebration, in struggle, and in solidarity.

As we mark this day, we're grateful to the students, families, educators, and communities who bring that spirit into every classrooms, every competition, and every step we take together.

Happy Juneteenth! 🖤❤️💚

04/11/2026

We had a fantastic time at our Culminating Event with Lewis and Clark Elementary!

03/30/2026

It is Culminating Event season, the presentations of all our students have learned. It is a privilege to see their dramatic growth in just ten weeks! Thank to all our partners this season!

03/17/2026

Social dance has always been at the heart of how communities celebrate, including today on St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ The rich tradition of Céilí dancing, for example, is a joyful cultural celebration full of music, history, and togetherness. From post-parade festivities to living rooms and village halls across Ireland, this tradition reminds us why we do what we do - Social dance connects us all!