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2025-2026 Enrollment Opens in July!
AT ASHD, WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
No prior dance experience is required - see below for a list of our current class offerings. We accept new students of any age or gender, whether you are interested in competing, performing, or just dancing for fun. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year opens in July.
2024-2025
Fall Semester: September 8 - December 19
Spring Semester: January 5 - April 28
Summer Semester: May 1 - August 28 (no class during the month of July)
Attention parents of 6-year olds! Which scenario describes your dancer the best?
My dancer…
Starts Kindergarten this fall
Has never (or only briefly) taken any type of dance classes before
Turned 6 within the past few months
It sounds like Primary would be a perfect fit!
My dancer…
Starts 1st Grade this fall
Has taken other types of dance classes before
Turned 6 in March 2025 or earlier
Your dancer may be ready for Beginner!
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re ever unsure which class would be the best fit for your dancer. The guidelines listed on this page are very general – every child is different and class placement is based on the recommendation of the teacher.
PRIMARY
A fun, creative movement-based class where students learn the very basic Highland dance positions, movements, and dances alongside essential dance skills like balance, coordination, and rhythm, all while making new friends and learning about another culture. Suitable for new and returning dancers.
Sundays at 2:45 - 3:30 PM | $250 | ages 4-6
YOUTH BEGINNER
In this introduction to Highland dancing, students learn basic positions, movements, and dances, including the Highland Fling and the Sword Dance. There is a focus on teaching proper foundational technique while maintaining a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Suitable for new and returning dancers.
Sundays at 3:30 - 4:30 PM | $275 | ages 6-8
YOUTH PRE-PREMIER
Competitive and recreational dancers who already have a basic understanding of the six main Highland and National dances now work on taking their technique to the next level! Not suitable for new dancers.
Sundays at 4:30 - 5:30 PM | $275 | ages 7-12
ADULT BEGINNER
This introduction to Highland dancing is aimed at teenagers and adults with little to no Highland dance experience. Come experience the perfect workout for the brain and the body and learn some of the most famous dances including the Highland Fling, the Sword Dance, and the Scottish Lilt. New sessions start every January!
ADULT PRE-PREMIER
This class is for teenage and adult returning beginner, novice and intermediate dancers, both competitive and recreational. Dancers in this class already have a basic understanding of the main Highland and National dance and are looking to improve their technique and learn more advanced steps. Not suitable for new dancers.
Thursdays at 7:30 - 8:30 PM | $275 | ages 13+
ADULT PREMIER
Suitable for competitive, retired, and recreational Premier dancers, in this class we work towards maintaining high-quality technique by learning annual Championship and Premiership steps, as well as other less common steps and dances, and modern choreography.
Sundays at 5:30 - 6:45 PM | $300 | ages 13+
PRIVATES
Private lessons are a fantastic opportunity to get personalized classes and individual attention. This is a good option for students who would like some one-on-one feedback and take their dancing abilities to the next level. Contact us for availability and pricing. Only available for current ASHD students.
THEORY
Behind Highland Dancing are the textbooks released by world governing bodies. Studying these textbooks help dancers gain a more thorough knowledge of steps. In these casual study sessions, we help students of all ages prepare for BATD dance exams held annually at ASHD, as well as professional teaching certification.
TECHNIQUE
Dancers meet on Zoom to work on perfecting their technical foundations and integrating that technique into full-length dances, particularly the six main Highland and National dances. No new dances or steps will be taught in this class. In order to take this class, dancers must be co-enrolled in Adult Pre-Premier or Adult Premier.
All studio facilities pictured on this page are either Local Motion Project or Dance Academy of Virginia.
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