Business Details
14 Years
experience
Latin Dance Studio in Northern VA | Ferocity Dance
Ferocity Dance was founded in 2012 with a vision to create an inclusive, family-oriented space for Bachata dance enthusiasts. Our expertise spans multiple Bachata styles, including Fusion, Modern, and Sensual, with a focus on technique, musicality, and community building. As a performance-focused company, we offer competitive training, adult performance teams, and social dance instruction, serving dancers of all skill levels.Our commitment to safety, consent, and technical excellence has earned us multiple world championship titles. We emphasize accessibility through group classes, private lessons, and corporate events, while maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination or misconduct. With over a decade of experience, we pride ourselves on fostering a judgment-free environment where dancers can authentically express themselves.
Services
Group Classes
Private Lessons
Competitive Training
Performance Teams
Wedding Dances
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer a family-oriented, inclusive dance environment since 2012
- We provide competitive training with award-winning performance teams
- Our instructors specialize in multiple Bachata styles and techniques
- We host social dance events and corporate team-building experiences
- We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy for safety and respect
What people say
Inclusive community
Professional instructors
Award-winning teams
Safe environment
Technical excellence
Services
Group Dance Classes
We offer structured group classes in various Bachata styles for beginners to advanced dancers. Sessions focus on technique, timing, and musicality while fostering social connections. Classes are led by experienced instructors and scheduled weekly for consistent skill development.
Private Dance Lessons
Customized private lessons provide personalized attention for technical improvement and choreography. Sessions accommodate individual goals, from social dancing basics to competition preparation. Instructors specialize in Bachata Fusion, Sensual, and Modern styles with options for virtual instruction.
Competitive Training
Our competitive program includes team training and Pro-Am opportunities starting from 2015. Dancers receive technical coaching, performance preparation, and competition strategy guidance. The program features co-ed and ladies-only teams with 12-14 month seasonal commitments.
Performance Teams
We maintain multiple performance teams including professional, amateur, and student groups. Audition-based enrollment focuses on technical proficiency, choreography mastery, and stage performance. Teams rehearse weekly and perform at local and national events throughout their seasonal commitments.
Wedding Choreography
Our instructors specialize in creating customized wedding and Quinceaera dance routines. Services include choreography development, practice sessions, and performance coaching for couples and bridal parties. Lessons focus on making special day performances memorable and technically polished.
People
Kat Arias
Owner & Director
Professional Bachata choreographer and instructor with 15+ years of experience. Founded Ferocity Dance in 2012. Certified by Korke & Judith and Alex & Desiree. International competition winner and event organizer.
Josu Fernandez
Instructor
Specializes in Fundamental & Beginner Level Sensual Bachata and Salsa. Provides private lessons and group instruction. Certified in multiple Bachata styles with competition coaching experience.
Tara Vides
Instructor
Teaches Bachata fundamentals, flexibility, and follow styling. Offers private lessons and specialized workshops. Focuses on technical development for dancers of all experience levels.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We specialize in Bachata Fusion, Modern, and Sensual styles with additional Salsa instruction available.
Are there classes for beginners?
Yes, we offer Level 1 Bachata Training Team and Fundamental classes for absolute beginners.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, private lessons are available with all senior instructors for personalized dance instruction.
Can I rent your studio space?
Studio rentals are available for rehearsals, workshops, and private lessons with advance booking.
What competitions do you participate in?
Our teams compete nationally at events like World Latin Dance Cup and The Summit Championship.
Do you teach wedding dances?
Yes, we specialize in customized wedding and Quinceañera dance choreography for special events.
