Dance Loft at

Fort Totten

Announcing New Dance Loft Location In Fort Totten

We’re excited to be offering classes in partnership with Explore! Children’s Museum at Art Place DC

Classes will take place at :

395 Ingraham Street Northeast Washington, DC 20011

Summer Camps Available Now!

Sign up for Summer at Fort Totten!

5 week bilingual SUmmer Dance Camp

June 29-July 31, Monday - Friday

Join us this summer for our 5-Week Youth Summer Program at Fort Totten, presented in partnership with Explore. Designed for children ages 7–9, this bilingual, full-day program blends Pre-Ballet, Creative Movement, choreography, crafts, and imaginative play into a summer experience your child won't forget — with outdoor space to run, discover, and grow.


$600 per week — Full and partial scholarships available. We believe cost should never be a barrier to a transformative summer.

Sign up here if interested!

Optional Aftercare Add-On: $250 per week
(extends the day to 5:30 PM)

Core Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Aftercare add-on available from 3:30 – 5:30 PM.

Location: Fort Totten | 395 Ingraham Street Northeast Washington, DC 20011

Contact education@danceloft14.org to enroll or apply for a scholarship.

Get to know your instructors!

Coreyonté

Bio to come!

Sarah Mcdonald

Sarah Macdonald joined Moveius Contemporary Ballet in 2022. She comes to D.C from Portland, Oregon, where she trained at the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre. She continued her dance training at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Ballet Austin and went on to dance with Ballet Theatre of Maryland from 2013-2020.

Catherine Casey

Catherine Casey, from Hockessin, DE, received her training from the Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance. She then joined Texas Ballet Theatre's Studio Training Company, where she performed in Ben Stevenson’s The Nutcracker, George Balachine’s Serenade, and Ben Stevenson's Alice in Wonderland. She performed in Ballet de Barcelona’s El Trencanous and excerpts of Giselle choreographed by Leandro Perez Sanabria. This is her first season with MOVEIUS Contemporary Ballet.

Dress Code

We encourage creativity in all of our students! We have a suggested dress code for students, but understand that at a young age, dance attire can feel constricting. Please view the classes above for the suggested dress code for each level.

Reach out to education@danceloft14.org with any questions.

Classes and Registration

Classes currently offered at the Ft. Totten location

  •  A sweet and supportive introduction to ballet for your little one - taught through music, movement, and playful props. This 45-minute class invites children to explore rhythm, balance, and creativity with the comfort and guidance of a parent or caregiver. Perfect for bonding, building early motor skills, and nurturing a love of dance from the very beginning.

    Offerings

    • Spring Session Saturday, 10:00-10:45 am with CatherineThis class starts April 18th. (FULL)

    Tuition:

    ENROLL for 8 weeks @ $160 beginning Saturday, April 18th.

    Dress Code:

    Girls: pink or purple leotard (skirts okay), pink or flesh tone tights or ankle socks, canvas or leather ballet shoes, hair pulled back out of face

    Boys: fitted black leggings or shorts (skirts okay), solid colored t-shirt, canvas or leather ballet shoes, hair pulled back out of face

    *If student is uncomfortable they are welcome to wear comfortable clothing as long as it is flexible, breathable, and not baggy.

  • Our Pre-Ballet class introduces our youngest dancers (ages 4–6) to ballet in a fun and positive environment that allows students to learn dance skills and activate their creativity. Students learn basic ballet steps and work toward developing coordination and rhythm. This class prioritizes fostering a love for dance and emphasizes self-expression and imagination.

    Offerings

    Tuition

    • Spring Session Monday, 5:00-5:45 pm with Sarah. This class is a 9-week enrollment: $180

    • Spring Session Saturday, 11:00-11:45 am with Ms. Catherine. This class is a 6-week enrollment: $120

    Please email education@danceloft14.org for late registration or drop-in information.

    Dress Code:

    Girls: pink or purple leotard (skirts okay), pink or flesh tone tights or ankle socks, canvas or leather ballet shoes, hair pulled back out of face

    Boys: fitted black leggings or shorts (skirts okay), solid colored t-shirt, canvas or leather ballet shoes, hair pulled back out of face

    *If student is uncomfortable they are welcome to wear comfortable clothing as long as it is flexible, breathable, and not baggy.

  • Our bilingual creative movement class introduces students to dance education, technique, and foundations that help fine-tune motor skills and improve both cognitive ability and confidence in both English and Spanish. 

    Offerings

    Tuition:

    • Spring Session Saturday, 12:00-12:45 pm. This is a 6-week enrollment: $120

    Dress Code:
    All: solid color t-shirt or leotard, fitted leggings or tights, ballet or jazz shoes preferred, socks okay, hair pulled back out of face.