2026 Virginia Dance Awards

An annual awards ceremony created in an effort to recognize the talented performing artists amongst the growing VA dance community. A Virginia Dance Award will be presented to 24 artistic professionals across all dance genres including but not limited to: Outstanding Professional Dance Company Outstanding Choreography Dancer of the Year Outstanding Collaboration Choreographer of the Year Dance Instructor of the Year Dance Studio of the Year Outstanding Artistic Direction ... and so many more!​ Recipients of each award will be selected by our esteemed Virginia Dance Awards Voting Committee -- a small group of distinguished colleagues and dance professionals that are committed to making the performing arts, particularly dance, a priority in the state of Virginia. Comprised of career dance professionals and performers throughout the state, our diverse selection of members will be united in their mission to acknowledge and support Virginia's performing artists' by celebrating and recognizing their accomplishments.