Abby Dymond and Allure Dance
All Photos by Jessica Stierwalt Photography (formerly Jessica Chan, WRC alumna)
Growing up Abby Dymond studied ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and pointe at Metropolitan Ballet Theatre in Maryland. She was a dance major at the University of Arizona and Ensemble Company member, and a former company member Capitol Movement Inc. She performed with artists Wale, Hot Chelle Rae, Montgomery Gentry, The Beach Boys, among others. During her time with the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders (2005-12) Abby participated in twelve Military Appreciation Tours including tours to Afghanistan, Iraq, Europe, and Middle East, performed in the Chinese New Year’s Parade in Hong Kong, cheered for the IPL Cricket League in India, served as a captain for three seasons and capped of her career representing her squad at the 2012 Pro Bowl.
She started her studio “on accident.” She had so many requests from friends asking her to help them with dance and technique and; asking where she taught classes that Abby decided to teach a class of her own. Dance is her passion, Abby says. “I’ve danced my whole life and I absolutely love to teach. There’s no better feeling than witnessing someone having an ‘aha moment’ doing their first perfect technical pirouette or making a big improvement as a dancer.”
That one class turned into a whole studio with several teachers, dance styles & performance opportunities. This was a natural progression for her when Abby retired as an NFL Cheerleader. Allure Dance DC has allowed her continue living her passion and share that passion with others.
Allure Dance DC offers adult dance classes to students of all levels. Offering thrilling, leading-edge classes, their focus is on providing a strong technical background with innovative, fun material. Whether you are interested in learning how to dance, perfecting your dance technique, learning fierce choreography, performance opportunities, looking for a great workout, or a place to share your passion and love of dance – Allure Dance is the place!
Several of the instructors are former NFL & NBA dancers including Ashley Clausnitzer, Lindsay Murray, Kelly Owens Allen.
Class Descriptions:
BASICS: This dance class will teach you dance fundamentals – TURNS & LEAPS! Focus will be on the basics of technique. Learn placement, alignment, balance, strength & flexibility, terminology.
VAMP: a femme fatale character with a certain exotic, striking, glamorous allure…This THRASH JAZZ class will teach you jazz technique & fundamentals with a sexy, fun, hair thrashing flair!
STILETTOS: Bring your heels, booties, knee-high, or over-the-knee boots to this sassy, flirty, fun dance class! Dancing in heels is valuable skill for every dancer – & lots of sexy fun.
FLEX: Deep stretching mixed with floor barre and pilates related exercises. Improve on flexibility and strength. Focus on core & dancer alignment.
CONTEMPORARY: A mix of elements from ballet and modern with a strong focus on dance technique. This style includes pedestrian movements, raw expression and abstract concepts.
BALLET ROCK: Classical ballet class set to ROCK & POP MUSIC.
FLOOR BARRE: A method of Ballet exercises on the floor that helps strength your core & the proper dancer muscles and improve alignment.
Allure Dance is currently running a Performance Series. Anyone can sign up to perform with us regardless of your dance level. Their 1st Performance Series was this past Winter, with a performance at Theatre on the Run’s black box theatre at the end of February. It was a huge success! Back by popular demand they’ll be working towards another performance this summer.
Summer 2013 Performance Series. 10 weekly classes culminate in a live stage performance on Sunday, June 30th, 2013 at Theatre on the Run in Arlington, VA. Classes run thru June 27th.
Choose from the following dance styles, or sign up for all 4!
Contemporary: Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Stilettos: Wednesday 8:30-9:45pm
Ballet ROCK: Thursdays 6:30-8pm
Vamp: Thursdays 8-9:30pm
Allure Dance DC (Theatre on the Run)
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
