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We are a team with over a decade of experience and expertise

OUR STUDIO

We provide group classes, workshops, private lessons, and summer camps in over a dozen dance styles. We also produce concept videos, semi-annual recitals, and specialty dance community events, such as the monthly Latin Dance social: Noche De Baile, the monthly DMV Shuffle Meetup, the quarterly Belly Dance Hafla, and a host of other events.
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The high caliber of our dance faculty is our strongest asset, and we’re proud to be home to more than 60 talented dance instructors with extensive dance experience. This superb quality of instruction is integral to our goal of providing the best dance education for both recreational and aspiring professional dancers of all ages.
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B2D is often referred to as a “comprehensive” dance studio, owing to the wide diversity of dance genres we offer, ranging from Ballet, Bachata and Barre to Belly Dance, Hip Hop and Salsa. Many disparate dance styles with different origin stories, but each of them is part of the same magical world of dance!

OUR STORY

Born 2 Dance was founded in 2007 by Azin Mahoozi Shalan, a dance artist specializing in Middle Eastern Dance, with a passion for an endless variety of dance genres from around the world. Later that year, her then-boyfriend (now husband), Rami Shalan, joined her and the two embarked on a journey to bring their local communities an eclectic mix of dance styles all offered under one roof.

In the decade and a half that followed, the studio has grown to become one of the largest providers of adult and youth dance programs in the DMV, with a main studio located in Vienna, along with a satellite location in Arlington.

Since 2007, more than 25,000 dance enthusiasts have graced our classrooms, and stage, with their presence. Our reach may have grown over the years, but our mission remains the same as it was on day one: Make a difference in all the lives we touch!

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Azin Mahoozi Shalan

B2D Founder, co-owner, and Director of B2D Events

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Locations

B2D’s main campus is located in Vienna, VA. The 10,000 sf facility features a total of 6 dance rooms with top-of-the-line sprung floors, viewing windows, and surround sound among many other amenities.

We also run classes at a satellite location in Arlington insideTheatre On The Run.

VIENNA LOCATION (main campus)

262 Cedar Lane SE
2nd Floor ‍Vienna, VA 22180
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ARLINGTON LOCATION

Inside Theater On The Run/Arlington Cultural Affairs
3700 S Four Mile Run DrArlington, VA 22206
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What our clients say

Michelle Suarez.

Adult student (Salsa, Bachata, Jazz)

“B2D has some of the best Latin Dance instructors in the area, and their class lineup is quite diverse. I performed at their semi-annual Gala in Fall 2015 for the first time ever, and absolutely loved it.”

Janet Samereie.

Parent of two youth students (Hip Hop)

“My two daughters have thoroughly enjoyed taking Hip Hop classes at B2D for many years. The great choice of music, positive energy from the instructors, the experience of performing live on stage in full costumes, and making friends in class are just a few of the many highlights that keep my girls coming back for more. The only problem we have is choosing which instructor to take classes from at each session, because ALL the instructors are so talented and great with kids!”

Sylvia Gonzalez.

Adult student (Belly Dance)

“I really love Born 2 Dance. I’ve been taking Belly Dance classes and performing in their shows for a couple of years now, and there is always something new, challenging, and exciting to learn and be a part of! I take pride in people noticing how much I’ve learned so far. Definitely recommended!”