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

Winter Session runs January 12 - March 16.

Classes and Registration

Classes currently offered at the Ft. Totten location

  • 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

    • Monday, 5:00-5:45 pm with Sarah

    • Saturday, 11:00-11:45 am with Ms. Catherine

    Tuition:

    A few Drop -in spots are available @ $10 per class for our Monday class.

    Class enrollment is FULL.

    Click HERE to Drop-In for 1 class @ $10

    Enrollment for Saturday classes which begin February 21st is HERE.

    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.

  •  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

    • Saturday, 10:00-10:45 pm with Catherine

    Tuition:

    ENROLL for 10 weeks @ $200 beginning Saturday, February 7th.

    Click HERE to enroll.

    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

    • Saturday, 12:00-12:45 pm, Beginning Saturday, February 21st

    Tuition:

    ENROLL for 10 weeks @ $200

    Click HERE to enroll for 10 weeks @ $200

    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

Get to know your instructors!

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.

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.