CityDance is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists and innovators, and to igniting a lifelong passion for dance in movers everywhere. With five training facilities across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, thousands of students each week—from beginners to professionals—experience the transformative power of dance.
The CityDance Conservatory prepares young dancers aged 7-19 for professional careers through world-class training in classical ballet, contemporary, and commercial dance. Our students earn top honors and scholarships from renowned universities, prestigious competitions, and esteemed summer programs. Our graduates are performing professionally worldwide. To ensure that talent can meet opportunity, CityDance awards $300,000 annually in merit scholarships and financial aid.
CityDance Board of Directors
Kay Kendall, Chair • Dawn Hendricks • Vivek Jain • Barbara Liotta • Scott Logan • Shane Mulhern • Nancy Tartt • Karen Thomas • Enrique Zaldivar • Alexandra Nowakowski, President & CEO