Looking for a joyful and welcoming space for kids to explore dance while building technique? With classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyric dance offered seven days a week for kids ages 2 to 17, Virginia Dance Conservatory is an all-levels training ground where “love for dance is primary,” says co-founder Jennifer Ferrigno. The curriculum—which includes young children’s, youth and pre-professional divisions—uses the rigorous classical Russian Vaganova method, tailored to each dancer’s needs. During July and August, the conservatory also offers weeklong themed summer camps. Says Ferrigno: “We want to create a family-friendly atmosphere that can become students’ second home.” –Jamie McCrary
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