Fall Classes Start On 9/9!
This year, the Darby's Dancers program will have a Parent Liaison. Our Parent Liaison will be Jenny Maresca! Jenny is the aunt to one of our Darby's Dancers, Katie, who is in the 13+ Darby's Class. Parents, please see her contact information below if you have any questions regarding what the Darby's Program entails for your dancer. Please feel free to contact Jenny!
Email Address: jmaresca7808@gmail.com
Darby’s Dancers Ambassador Introduction 25-26
Hello Darby’s Families! We are so excited for another amazing year of dance! We are so grateful to have you as part of the Darby’s Dancers community! This program is about so much more than just dance, it’s about creating a space where every dancer can grow, build confidence, and have fun! As families, you all play an essential role in helping us create a positive and uplifting environment. Together we will ensure that Darby’s Dancers is a place where every dancer feels included and celebrated for who they are.
About the Ambassadors
We are so excited to introduce ourselves as the 25-26 ambassadors
Darby’s Dancers! As ambassadors we plan fundraisers, events, and
coordinate our amazing group of volunteers. Our job is about support, whether that be assisting our wonderful teacher, planning events, or
being a buddy in class. We are so excited for another great year!
Genavieve: Genavieve is the senior ambassador, who is in her fifth year of assisting with Darby’s!
Winnie: Winnie is the junior ambassador who is in her second year of assisting with Darby’s!
What Makes Darby’s so Special?
Darby’s Dancers partners each student 1-1 with a volunteer who ensures they are enjoying and getting the most out of each class!
The program is completely free for participants of all ages, all classes, dance shoes, and costumes are paid for by community fundraising.
Darby’s Dancers helps build friendships that flourish in and out of dance class.
Darby’s Dancers provides a safe, welcoming space where every dancer of all abilities are celebrated. Every dancer belongs, and every achievement is recognized.
Important Reminders
Darby’s performs twice a year, at the benefit gala in April, and the June recital.
We will be sending out newsletters throughout the year, as well as posting on Instagram, please keep your eyes peeled for any days off of class, or special events!
We are planning fun activities and fundraising events, please be on the lookout for anything upcoming!
Contact Information
Email: info@ashburnacademyofdance.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/darbys-dancers-aad/home
Follow the Instagram!: @darbysdancers_aad
Our weekly classes provide an opportunity for students with special needs to explore dance and creative movement alongside their buddy throughout the year. This includes opportunities to perform on stage twice a year. All classes, dance shoes, and costumes are paid for by community fundraising, so our Darby's parents and families don't have to pay a penny! We offer three classes:
Darby's Dancers Pre Teen on Monday 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Darby's Dancers Adult on Monday 7:30 - 8:00 pm
Darby's Dancers Ages 7-10 on Saturday 11:45 - 12:15 pm
Please email info@ashburnacademyofdance.com or stop by to speak to the front desk for help registering.
Classes are held as Ashburn Academy of Dance in Ashburn, VA.
2025-26 Calendar
Attached above is the Darby's Dancers 2025-26 Calendar. This includes the days and times for our regularly scheduled classes, the days/weeks the studio is closed, and different important events or spirit weeks.
Attached to the left is a more condensed version of our 2025-26 Calendar, specifically highlighting the days when Ashburn Academy of Dance is closed.