FOR BETHESDA FAMILIES · CLASSES IN ROCKVILLE
Explore Ballroom and Latin with a path that fits your dancer: learning for enjoyment, building technique or preparing to compete.
MyDance DC Studio · Inside Bender JCC
6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville · Free on-site parking
A SPECIALIST OPTION BEYOND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
MyDance DC Studio welcomes children and teens from Bethesda to solo Ballroom and Latin instruction in Rockville. These programs focus on rhythm, coordination, musicality and technique. A dance partner is not required for the solo programs described here.
Teaching is led by Alina Sharipova. Before choosing a class, consider your child’s experience, goals and the weekly journey to our Bender JCC teaching space. The guide below helps you decide what to ask about.
START WITH YOUR DANCER’S GOALS
A starting point for a dancer who wants to enjoy learning, develop coordination and build confidence. Taking part in competitions is not required.
Ask us: Which group fits my child’s age and experience?
See recreational programs →For dancers interested in working toward performance and competition goals. Readiness and event participation are discussed with the studio.
Ask us: What preparation would suit my dancer’s current level?
Understand the competition path →Lessons shaped around one dancer’s needs or semi-private instruction for two children. Discuss goals and availability directly with the studio.
Ask us: Would individual instruction help with a starting point or a particular skill?
Explore private lessons →The Rockville schedule includes Silver Latin American Recreational. Tell us whether your teen is new to dance or has previous experience.
Ask us: Is the current teen group a suitable fit?
MAKE THE WEEKLY ROUTINE WORK
These are the published group starting times at the Rockville JCC location. All children’s groups below are 45 minutes. Confirm placement and current availability before travelling from Bethesda.
5:00 PM · Bronze European, ages 7–11
5:45 PM · Silver Latin American, ages 7–11
6:30 PM · Silver Latin American Recreational, ages 11–17
Wednesday: 5:00 PM Silver, ages 7–11; 5:45 PM Gold, ages 10–15.
Friday Rounds: 5:00 PM Silver, ages 7–11; 5:45 PM Gold, ages 10–15.
See the complete schedule and studio closures →
Adults can explore the separate Lady classes group, Wednesday 9:15–10:15 AM.
FROM BETHESDA TO OUR ROCKVILLE LOCATION
Use the directions button to start a route from Bethesda, then adjust the starting point to your own address. Check current traffic in your map app; we do not quote a fixed journey time.
Bender JCC offers free on-site parking. Contact the studio for entrance and class details before your first visit. Venue directions and parking information →
SEE THE WORK BEHIND THE WORDS
Explore Alina’s teaching approach and real photographs from classes, performances and competitions before deciding on a first step.
A LITTLE CLARITY BEFORE YOU START
Our teaching location for these programs is inside Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852. We welcome Bethesda families to that location; we do not list a separate Bethesda branch.
Start with what your child wants from dance. Recreational learning offers a way to enjoy movement and develop skills without a requirement to compete. Competitive preparation adds work toward performance goals; participation is subject to studio approval.
Yes. The programs on this page focus on solo Ballroom and Latin. Children and teens can work on their own technique and musicality without needing a dance partner.
The published Rockville schedule includes Silver Latin American Recreational for ages 11–17. Contact the studio with your teen’s experience and interests so we can confirm a suitable group and availability.
The Rockville group options listed here start at age seven. Contact the studio about individual placement or private instruction for a younger beginner. We will confirm a suitable option rather than promise a group place based on age alone.
Use the route link with Bethesda as the starting area, then enter your actual starting address in your map app. Travel time depends on where you begin and current traffic. Bender JCC offers free on-site parking; confirm entrance details with the studio before the first visit.
The inquiry form prepares an email for you to review and send manually. Include your dancer’s age, experience and program interests. The studio confirms placement, availability and trial arrangements; the form does not reserve a class.
YOUR DANCER’S NEXT STEP
Share your child’s age and interests. We’ll discuss a suitable program and confirm trial arrangements with you.
