Elevate Your Dance Experience
Welcome to RISE Dance Center of Virginia — Northern Virginia’s premier center for the performing arts.
OUR PROGRAMS
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Recreational Program
RISE recreational classes, spanning all age groups and levels, support and encourage kids and teens to get active, have fun, and build skills in dance, focus, and musicality. Students learn basic dance technique while developing strong memorization and coordination skills through dance movement and execution of choreography. Recreational dancers culminate the program with a live stage performance that showcases their hard work and acquired dance skills.
Competition Team
RISE pre-professional dance classes offer competition dancers a chance to push their limits with intensive training and advanced technique. Our competition team thrives on intricate, demanding choreography that ignites stages at regional competitions, leading to a national battle against the nation’s top talent. Beyond dance mastery, RISE fosters a deep passion for the art and self-discovery, alongside values of commitment, teamwork, and compassionate camaraderie among peers.
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Technique Track
RISE Technique Track offers advanced pre-professional technique classes and training in ballet, leaps & turns, jazz, musical theater, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acro, and tap.
Ballet Initiative
The Ballet Initiative at RISE sets the stage for a future Conservatory level program at RISE. Under the expert guidance of the esteemed Ms. Lorraine Spiegler, and the professional instruction of Ms. Lara Segrillo, this initiative is firmly rooted in Vaganova-based technique and Ms. Spiegler’s expert dance and ballet education methodology.
Our story
RISE Dance Center of Virginia was born from resilience, community, and an unwavering love for dance. When the future of their former dance studio became uncertain, a mother and grandmother—both deeply rooted in the dance community and with a legacy of successful entrepreneurship—decided to create a new home for their three young dancers. They envisioned a place where passion for dance could thrive and where pre-professional and recreational dancers in Northern Virginia could find their second home.
With decades of combined experience in artistic, business, and financial management, our founding family ensures that RISE Dance Center stands on a foundation of stability and excellence. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment, fostering the growth of dancers at all levels. At RISE, we are committed to cultivating talent, encouraging creativity, and building a strong, supportive community for years to come.
Join us at RISE Dance Center of Virginia, where every step is a step toward resilience, passion, and success. Stop by to meet the owners, the teachers, and the dancers who make our studio a vibrant and welcoming place for all.
Crystal Kaptaine
Owner and Studio Director
2026 Competition Team Auditions
Auditions are FREE and open to all dancers interested in joining our award-winning competition team!
PLUS: Don't miss a special $10 Contemporary Masterclass with Baylee Hamblin. To register, visit the masterclasses tab in the parent portal