Woolfolk Academy of Dance

Affordable Classes. Quality Instruction.

WAD UP, Welcome To Woolfolk Academy of Dance!

At WAD, we guarantee quality dance instruction that encourages all movers to step into their full dance potential. Our adult program, The Modern Experience, offers classes in an array of genres including Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Heels, Beat Ya Feet, Praise Dance, Horton, Pom and more! Our youth program offers dance and creative movement classes in schools, community centers and youth-based organizations for students beginning at the age of 2 years old!

FIRST SEASON AT WAD!

In just four short months...

WAD has over 250 adult inaugural students! We've welcomed 17 guest teaching artists from Washington DC, Los Angeles, California and New York City. We've been invited on FOX 5 DC's Marissa Mitchell show. We've introduced our official line dance, The Waddle. We officially launched our youth programming! We are so excited for what's to come.

To learn more about our programs...

Scroll on this page for more information about our dance opportunities for adults and youth students. We encourage you to follow us on social media for a more interactive and engaging source of information, behind the scenes and upcoming dance opportunities (Instagram, TikTok). You can also visit our official website for more details.

Adult students...

Currently, our adult program, The Modern Experience, offers drop in classes. These classes are part of our Fusion Experience (FX Fusion Expo) program, that invites a different teaching artist each week who teaches a different dance genre to our community. These classes range in level and style. Classes are held on Wednesday nights, in NE, Washington, DC.

Adult students who are looking for more commitment can look forward to our enrollment programs this fall!

Youth students...

WAD youth programming has officially jump started! Currently, WAD offers youth classes for early childhood, elementary, and middle school aged students. Genres include: creative movement, pre-ballet, jr. ballet, jr. hip hop, jr. ballet II, jr. hip hop II and jr. jazz II. We also offer more advanced leveled classes that require students ages 9-13 to audition for. Our youth classes are offered at different schools, community centers, medical facilities throughout Washington, DC (predominately, NE, WDC).

Families who are interested in enrolling their youth and teen students can view our offerings below and in the youth and teens tab. Families should contact us via email to learn more about the offerings that are the best fit for them (location, age, level, genre).

ADULT SUMMER PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT DROP IN CLASS SCHEDULE

WAD TEEN Summer Intensives

CAPITAL SOULJAZ DANCE TEAM AUDITIONS

AUDITION SCHEDULE, PREP & EXPECTATIONS:

1st & 2nd Round: Saturday, August 15th

Group warm ups
Technique & Across The Floor
Learn Finals Routine
Freestyle

Final Showcase: Sunday, August 16th

Group warm ups
Review Finals Routine
Perform Finals Routine

Team announced via email: Monday, August 17th

1st Tuition & Registration Fee Due: Friday, August 21st

First day of rehearsal/class: Saturday, August 22nd

Dresscode for Auditions:

Come dressed to impressed in a dance outfit that best represents your personality and dance style.
Hair should be neatly styles and pulled away from face. Make up is not required.
Appropriate shoes to dance full out in.

What to bring to Auditions:

Headshot photo with your name on it
Water
Snacks
A smile!

WAD SUMMER EVENTS

PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE HIP HOP SHOWCASE!

WAD YOUTH Fall 2026 - 2027

WAD YOUTH AT SCHOOL: Fall 2026 - 2027

Schools interested in WAD programming...

WAD is happy to bring quality dance instruction to your school! Our classes are designed to help students build confidence, creativity, musicality, discipline, and a lifelong love of movement. Whether a child is stepping into a dance studio for the very first time or continuing their dance journey, we strive to create a welcoming environment where every student can thrive. Please email or call us to schedule a meeting to discuss the best class genres and class times for your school.

Families who are interested in enrolling their youth student should contact us via email to learn more about the offerings that are the best fit for them (location, age, level, genre).