Welcome to Cuppett Performing Arts Center of Dance

Daily dance classes for children (age 3 and up) and adults are offered in four professionally-equipped studios conveniently located in downtown Vienna, Virginia. We are located behind Whole Foods Market off of Maple Avenue (Rt. 123), in the beautifully remodeled Park Plaza Center. We offer a wide variety of dance classes for the beginner/recreational student to pre-professional level dancers. Our classes include ballet in both the Russian and Italian (Cecchetti) methods and pointe work for students invited to our elevated training program. To better form well rounded dancers, we provide classes in tap, jazz, modern, character, lyrical/contemporary, hip hop, acro-dance, and musical theatre. Our teachers have earned professional certifications from distinguished organizations including Dance Masters of America, the Cecchetti Council of America, and Rockette Alumnae.

Founder and Artistic Director Alzine Cuppett (1927-2012) received her early dance training from Gene Kelly, and later was a Rockette at Radio City Music Hall in New York. With her daughters and other family members, she made Cuppett’s a true family business. From the earliest days when the studio was in her Vienna home, to the now 8,000 square-foot facility, the Cuppett Performing Arts Center has maintained that family-friendly atmosphere. Youngest daughter, Amy Cuppett, was privileged to operate the center alongside her mother for twenty years, and is now the Artistic Director and Owner/President.

Proudly serving Vienna dancers since 1962, we are passionate about the dance arts and are dedicated to showing that passion through our teaching! Our goal is for all of our students, of any gender, race, and background to feel welcome, and learn to honor their bodies and minds. Students and staff are expected to have respect for others and themselves to create an environment that is safe and inclusive for all.

Dance instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, modern, hip hop, acro, and musical theatre!