Beginner to advanced ballet classes for adults, including returning dancers, with a focus on technique and community building.
Dance classes and performances for children and toddlers, such as Nutcracker participation, with age-appropriate instruction.
Affordable rental of dance studio space with sound system for rehearsals, events, or private sessions.
Focused dance workshops and intensive programs during summer months to enhance skills and performance.
Hosting dance-related events and performances that bring together local dancers and audiences in a vibrant setting.
This is a very nice studio with friendly staff who really put their heart and soul into what they do. It's a very accessible facility and in a vibrant little community.
Dance Loft has such a warm community of dancers! I'm returning to ballet in my 20's after taking a long break from it. This studio has such a welcoming environment for returning dancers to learn without judgement. I took Elizabeth's class this past spring and her class was such a joy to be part of. I'm also taking the ballet summer intensive, which has been a wonderful experience so far.
Dance Loft on 14th, and specifically Elizabeth, has created such a welcoming environment. I have tried to return to ballet/dance at several other studios over the past few years, but Liz’s class is the only one that I stuck with. I think this has to do with the feeling of building a community at Dance Loft. I also felt myself improving each week, and I am excited to continue my ballet journey this summer and next fall!
I enrolled my toddler daughter in the fall session so that she could have her first taste of dancing in the nutcracker. The adult dancers were beautiful… but the experience for the young dancers - Terrible! There were only 3 practices dedicated to the actual show, so all the children (my daughter included), were ill-prepared on performance day. Then we were required to rent her costume (a plain leotard… literally a leotard), for $125! And we didn’t find out it was a rental fee until the day of the show. Additionally, other child dancers were missing parts to their uniform (e.g., a soldier without a hat) or costumes were ill-fitting on performance day, because the studio failed to do inventory or order new costumes (they simply recycled uniforms from last year, yet still charged the $125 fee). For the second performance, I decided to stay backstage with my daughter. It was poorly supervised, and there were very few adults there to keep the young children from running around. Overall, the youth program felt thrown together at the last minute… Very disappointing!
Was a tough process getting the room but we enjoyed the studio space and the sound system. Our participants also gave compliments about the room

Where movement meets community in the heart of Washington, DC.
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Dance Loft on 14 is a vibrant dance studio located at 4618 14th St NW, Washington, DC, offering a welcoming environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels. We specialize in ballet, adult classes, and youth programs, fostering a supportive community where everyone can learn, grow, and express themselves through dance. With a 4.5/5 rating from 26 reviews, our studio is praised for its friendly staff, accessible facilities, and joyful classes that encourage improvement and connection. Whether you're returning to dance or starting fresh, join us to experience the warmth and passion of our dance family.
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