We’re excited to announce the expansion of the Conservatory to CityDance’s new location in Falls Church, VA, which features three spacious, state-of-the-art dance studios.

CityDance at Falls Church launches this summer with two intensives: one from June 16–27 and another from August 4–15. These intensives will include ballet technique, pointe, repertory, and boys’ classes, as well as classes taught by contemporary guest artists. Starting in the fall, CityDance will offer both its Pre-Conservatory program (ages 9–12) and the Classical Track of our Pre-Professional Conservatory program (ages 13+) at the Falls Church location. Both are rigorous, five-day-a-week training programs designed for students preparing for a career in dance.

Although Falls Church is located across the Potomac, it will be fully integrated with our Montgomery County programming. Students at both locations will receive the same high-quality training, access to guest artist residencies, and performance opportunities, with faculty teaching across both sites.On Saturdays, all students—from both our Falls Church and Montgomery County locations—will train together at our home at the Music Center at Strathmore for ballet classes, masterclasses, and rehearsals for both The Nutcracker and our Annual Conservatory Concert, which is presented in downtown DC each spring.

On Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the Conservatory will offer classes as part of the Conservatory Studies Program—high-quality and rigorous training for students ages 7-18 who are seeking dance education with a more flexible time commitment than the full Conservatory program. Classes will be offered in a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern. Please note: Conservatory Studies classes require a placement audition prior to registration. 

Announcing Our New Falls Church Ballet Program Director: Marianna Rozanova

Marianna Rozanova is an accomplished ballet professional with an extensive career as both a Ballerina and master instructor. She began her ballet training at the age of 9 at the esteemed Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, studying under legendary mentor Natalia Dudinskaya, and receiving additional instruction from Konstantin Sergeev, Irina Gensler, and Galina Novitskaya. After graduating in 1985, Ms. Rozanova danced as a Prima Ballerina with the Mikhailovsky Theatre for 12 years, performing lead roles in both classical and contemporary repertoires.

With more than 25 years of teaching experience, Ms. Rozanova is recognized for her expertise in the Vaganova Method and her ability to train dancers at every level—from beginner to pre-professional. From 2017 to 2022, she served as Senior Lead Instructor at the Kirov Academy in Washington, D.C., where many of her students achieved top honors at prestigious competitions, including the International Ballet Competition (ADC IBC) and Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) semifinals. Ms. Rozanova was named Outstanding Teacher at the 2022 Youth America Grand Prix. Most recently, Ms. Rozanova served as Academy Director at Alchemy Ballet. Under her leadership as Academy Director, Alchemy Ballet was honored with the 2025 YAGP Outstanding School Award.

Address and Parking Information

255 West Falls Station Blvd, Suite 160
Falls Church, VA 22043

Note: The entrance is on Arbor Way, directly across from Meridian High School

 

Parking Information

There is also free, short-term drop off directly outside our entrance on Arbor Way

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