Welcome to Rock Creek Dance Academy
Since 2011, we have been committed to providing high quality dance education in a nurturing, non-competitive environment. Dance is our passion and we love to share our enthusiasm with dancers of all ages and abilities.
Grace
Founding the Rock Creek Dance Academy (RCDA) is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Christina Prete. At age 17, during a college scholarship interview, Miss Christina confidently declared that she planned to direct a dance studio one day. Since that declaration, Miss Christina has led a rewarding, dance-filled life, with every experience preparing her to gracefully realize her mission: to provide high-quality dance education to children and teenagers in a nurturing, non-competitive environment. Read more about Miss Christina here.
Poise
Balance
Strength
Confidence
Through all levels and disciplines, students are encouraged and praised for their unique strengths and abilities and, with each achievement, confidence grows. Our fun-filled and age-appropriate children’s classes focus on simple ballet and tap basics, while subtly instilling a sense of etiquette and good behavior. As the children move into our graded Cecchetti Ballet classes, the work becomes more rigorous, yet immensely satisfying upon successful completion of Cecchetti exams. Jazz, Lyrical, and Tap classes allow students to unwind a bit. Without pressure or stress, students set and attain their own self-made goals, continually building confidence and creating a dance legacy of which they can be proud!
Why Choose Rock Creek Dance Academy?
Faculty
Our skilled and dedicated instructors share their passion for dance.
Curriculum
RCDA dance classes are carefully planned with age-appropriate exercises that progress accordingly from September through May.
Cecchetti Method
A completely balanced and analyzed system of theory and execution for the development of the student from the first lesson to solo status.
Performance Opportunities
RCDA offers an elaborate recital each spring, plus additional performance opportunities throughout the school year.
Summer Programs
Share in the imaginative adventures of RCDA’s Magical Summer Dance Camps!
Adult Classes
Improve your balance, strength, and confidence in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Registration
View our class schedule and register for school-year classes!
Trial Classes
New to RCDA? Sign up for a no-obligation trial class!
What our customers have to say
Testimonials
FAQ and Policies
Make Up Policy
You can make up any missed lessons (due to inclement weather, illness, travel, etc.) in another class of a similar or lower level on a different day at any time within a given session (i.e. School Year 2024-2025) Read More
No Obligation Trial Class Policy
A student may try any school-year or summer class before committing to the class. Read More
Referral Incentive Program
During the school year, any current RCDA customers who refer a new student to RCDA will receive a $20 credit to their third trimester tuition Read More
Calendar
Important Dates for School Year 2024-2025
- Sept 9: First Day of Classes
- Oct 24-30: Halloween Costume Week!
- Nov 4-10: Visitor’s Week
- Dec 2: Tuition Installment #2 DUE (with recital costume payments due at this time)
- Dec 5: Jingle Jubilee Performance at Chevy Chase Lake
- Mar 3: Tuition Installment #3 DUE
- March 10-16: Spring Visitor’s Week
- June 1, 2025: Recital performance at 3:00pm
