“Without the Latin Ballet, I would have lost part of my identity; I would not even have been interested in speaking Spanish or in my own heritage. Now I can carry myself with confidence and love that I would not have without it.”
Welcome to our FAMILIA
LBV CLASSES 2024/2025
Registration OPEN
Classes from September 9, 2024 to May 17, 2025
Thanksgiving Break: November 25th - 29th
Winter Break: December 23rd - January 13th
Spring Break: March 31st - April 4th
Become a Youth Company Member!
Discover our inclusive dance programs tailored for young dancers ages 6-17. From our youngest members in the Little Company (ages 6 -10) to our older dancers in the Junior Company (ages 11-18), everyone gets the chance to shine on stage. Members participate in performances throughout the year, including our annual production, The Legend of the Poinsettia, and showcase their skills at local festivals and special events. Our programs foster creativity, teamwork, and a love for dance in a supportive and inspiring environment. Learn More about our Youth Company Programs.
SCHEDULE
MONDAY
Dominion Energy Center
600 E Grace Street in Richmond, Virginia.
(3rd Floor - Genworth Brightlights Education Center)
Ballet/Flamenco
Ages: 3 - 5 YRS
Time: 4 PM - 5 PM
Studio: 3140
Intro to Flamenco
Ages: 6 - 10 YRS
Time: 4 PM - 5 PM
Studio: 3138
Beg/Int Ballet
Ages: 10 and Up
Time: 5 PM - 6 PM
Studio: 3140
VAMOS! Let’s MOVE
Ages: Adults/Seniors
Time: 5 PM - 6 PM
Studio: 3138
Hip Hop Caribeño
Ages: Teen/Adult
Time: 6 PM - 7 PM
Studio: 3140
Hip Hop
Ages: 6 - 10 YRS
Time: 6 PM - 7 PM
Studio: 3138
Afro-Cuban Dance
Ages: Teen/Adult
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM
Studio: 3140
TUESDAY
Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education
11810 Centre Street Chester, VA 23831
Mi Familia y Yo
Ages: Under 5 YRS
Time: 4 PM - 5 PM
Ballet/Flamenco
Ages: 6 - 10 YRS
Time: 5 PM - 6 PM
Beg/Int Flamenco
Ages: Teen/Adult
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM
Thursday
Dominion Energy Center
600 E Grace Street in Richmond, Virginia.
(3rd Floor- Dance Studio - Genworth Brightlights Education Center)
Int/Adv Ballet/Contemporary
Ages: Teen/Adult
Time: 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Int/Adv Flamenco
Ages: Teen/Adult
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
(NEW) Mi Familia y Yo: Looking for a fun activity to enjoy with your little ones and stay active? Join our Familia y Yo class, designed for parents and children to come together and groove to the vibrant rhythms of Latin and Spanish cultures. Dive into styles such as flamenco and salsa, bonding with your mini-me along the way.
Ballet/Flamenco: Introducing classical ballet, dance and Spanish dance techniques to little “Bailarines” developing coordination, musicality and self-expression. All directions and commands are in Spanish Language.
Flamenco: Classical and character Spanish dance form including body posture technique, musicality, and history. Learn the different palos (rhythm) of flamenco incorporating arm and hand movement known as braceo, zapateado (footwork) technique and palmas (hand clapping). Directions and commands are taught in Spanish language.
(Latin) Ballet: Ballet technique including barre, alignment and performance skills. Pointe training and technique is offered for dancers with advanced level of technique.
Hip Hop: High-energy street dance and technique, moving rapidly to advance skills. Great dance workout!
(NEW) Hip Hop Caribeño: High-energy street dance and technique mixed with elements of dancehall and Caribbean rhythms.
African-Cuban Dance: Experience African-Caribbean dances such as the Orisha traditions (the seven powers of Africa --Elegguá, Ogún, Oshún, Yemayá, Chango, Obatala, Babalu Aye). This class includes Rumba, Mambo, and Salsa, all based on African-Cuban roots and traditions.
Ballet/Contemporary: Ballet technique including barre, alignment and performance skills. Technical components of ballet with freedom and fluidity of Modern and contemporary dance forms.
(NEW) VAMOS! Let’s Move : Keep moving with ease! Join our low-impact, high-energy class designed to keep you active and energized, all while seated. Say goodbye to joint pain and hello to fun!
Dress Code:
A dancer can be asked to leave class if not in appropriate dress.
All Ballet/Contemporary Classes : Solid color leotard, tights (pink or flesh tone preferred), ballet slippers. Leg warmers and ballet sweaters are allowed in the winter during barre exercises. Males can wear neutral, solid color fitted t-shirt or tank top, tights or dance pants, with ballet slippers. Hair should be in a bun, neat ponytail, braids, or using a hairnet to keep hair neat.
Flamenco: Solid color leotard, flamenco skirt, flamenco shoes. Males can neutral, solid color fitted t-shirt, fitted pants, flamenco shoes. Hair should be off of face & neck.
All Other Classes : Plain top and bottoms (leotard with or without sports bra, fitted t-shirt, yoga bottoms, etc). Clothing should be neat and should not have any writing, pictures or logos on them; Hair off of face & neck.
Company Rehearsal: Latin Ballet attire or solid color leotard, flamenco skirt and all dance shoes should also be readily available at every rehearsal.