Dance Classes in Haymarket, Winchester & Woodstock
As the premier dance school in the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, we offer classes in a range of dance styles at our Winchester, Haymarket, and Woodstock dance studios.
NEW for 2025! We have opened a new dance studio in Haymarket, Virginia, where we offer a full range of dance classes.
Winchester Dance Classes
Join us at our Winchester dance studio for a wide array of dance classes and styles. Our primary location offers programs for all ages, including adult dance classes.
Woodstock Dance Classes
Choose from a growing selection of dance and ballet classes for kids and teens at our Woodstock / Edinburg location.
Summer Programs
Explore a range of summer dance classes and camps at all three of our dance studios. For students ages 3 to teens.
“It is a remarkable moment in the arts when a person has trained the body sufficiently to release the soul. It is apparent in every aspect. They radiate happiness.”
~ Lorenza Manara Marchi, Italia Performing Arts CEO & School Principal
Styles of Dance
Our dance programs are rooted in tradition and classical dance techniques. By providing a nurturing environment and excellent training, we enable our students to blossom into superior performers.
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The Italia Way: A Holistic Approach to Dance
At Italia Performing Arts, we believe being a dancer is about more than attending dance classes or putting on dance performances. It is about immersing yourself in the soul of dance.
For that reason, we encourage all our students to take a holistic approach to their studies. That means fully committing to taking care of the whole self: body, mind, and soul.
In addition to taking care of the self and attending classes consistently, we recommend students:
- listen to classical music regularly
- attend the ballet in person
- participate in class travel excursions locally and abroad (such as our Dance in Italy program)
By adopting dance as a lifestyle, not a pastime, students are able to fully reap the benefits of ballet and dance.
Italia Special Programs
In addition to our classical ballet and dance classes in Haymarket, Winchester and Woodstock, Italia also offers the following special programs for dance students and teachers.
For those who feel dance is a personal passion and a professional calling.
Creating opportunities for early career artists to elevate and grow.
Upcoming Events
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SLEEPING BEAUTY
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
1:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Warren County High School
155 Westminster Dr, Front Royal, VA
Italia Performing Arts is pleased to present its Summer Show 2026: our own adaptation for dance of the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, as recorded by Charles Perrault (1697) and the Brothers Grimm (1812). This will include parts of the classic ballet choreographed by Petipa with music by Tchaikovsky (1889).
This year again, our dancers in every style will be featured in this one two act production. There will be two performances, both at Warren County High School, Front Royal, on Saturday June 13th at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
NO JUNK FEES: The prices we quote now include the service fee, so you don’t pay any extra.
- Premium tickets (front rows and center): $40.00 ($35.00 for under 16s)
- Regular tickets (sides of auditorium): $25.00 ($20.00 for under 16s)
- Budget tickets (back of auditorium): $15.00
Discounts for groups 20+: adults $20, under 16 $15, for standard tickets only (no discounts for premium tickets), available in advance only by contacting Italia Performing Arts directly.
NEW: We invite you to add a donation when checking out. All donations received will be passed on to the nonprofit Italia Performing Arts Institute for its scholarship fund. If you need a tax receipt for your donation, please give separately through the website or at our studios or shows.
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Coming again in December 2026
Help Keep Ballet Alive
To further the mission of bringing classical ballet and dance to rural and under-served areas, Italia Performing Arts owner Lorenza Manara Marchi supports a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called Italia Performing Arts Institute.
One of the main activities of the Institute is fundraising, which provides scholarships to families interested in exposing their children to classical training in the arts but who need help covering costs.
Your generous contributions ensure children, especially those from under-served rural areas and with special needs, can continue to learn and discover the beauty and joy of dance.
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