Business Details
15 Years
experience
Professional Dance Training for All Ages in Tysons, VA
Founded in 2011, the Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts has established itself as a premier dance institution serving Fauquier County and surrounding areas. Our state-of-the-art 9,000-square-foot facility provides a nurturing environment where students develop technical excellence and personal growth. With ABT-certified instructors who have trained at prestigious institutions, we offer comprehensive dance education across multiple disciplines including ballet, contemporary, and hip hop. Our graduates have gained acceptance into elite summer intensives with major companies like American Ballet Theatre and Boston Ballet.We emphasize holistic development through character education, proper technique, and performance opportunities at renowned venues such as the Kennedy Center. As a founding member of the Centre Company and Piedmont Conservatory for the Arts, we maintain strong community partnerships while preparing students for professional dance careers or lifelong appreciation of the arts.
Services
Dance Classes
Annual Performances
Free Trial Classes
ABT Curriculum
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- ABT-certified instructors with professional performance backgrounds
- Custom-designed 9,000 sq ft facility with specialized dance spaces
- Holistic approach combining technical training with character development
- Proven track record placing students in major ballet company intensives
- Community-focused programming with school partnerships and outreach
Associations and certifications
- American Ballet Theatre (ABT)
Services
Dance Classes
Offering comprehensive training in multiple dance disciplines for ages 3 to adult. Classes focus on technical development, artistic expression, and performance preparation. Instructors emphasize proper alignment and injury prevention while nurturing creativity and musicality.
Annual Performances
Professional-quality productions including The Nutcracker and Spring Recital provide performance experience. Students work with guest artists and professional choreographers to develop stagecraft skills and artistic interpretation in fully staged productions with live music accompaniment.
ABT Curriculum
American Ballet Theatre's National Training Curriculum combines technical excellence with dancer health. Our certified instructors deliver this nine-level program that develops proper technique while addressing child development and injury prevention principles for safe progression.
Community Outreach
School partnerships and community performances bring dance education to local organizations. Programs include interactive demonstrations, movement workshops, and educational performances that align with school curricula and community events.
Free Trial Classes
New students can experience our teaching methodology through complimentary trial classes. These sessions allow families to explore different dance styles and meet instructors before committing to full enrollment in our programs.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, contemporary, character, hip hop, jazz, modern, and tap in developmentally appropriate classes for all ages.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide free trial classes for new students to experience our teaching approach and facility.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual Nutcracker and Spring Recitals, plus community outreach performances at schools and organizations.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors are ABT-certified with specialized training in the National Training Curriculum focusing on technique and dancer health.
How do you support student development?
We emphasize technical excellence alongside character growth, teaching etiquette, proper conduct, and positive body image in a supportive environment.
Where are you located?
Our main facility is in Vint Hill, with additional programming at Capital One Hall in Tysons and outreach locations across Northern Virginia.
