About Prince William Dance Academy
Dance Studio for Kids, Teens, and Adults in Nokesville, Bristow, Manassas & Surrounding Areas Since 2002
Award Winning Dance Studio in Nokesville, VA
A Small-Town Dance Studio Where Families Feel at Home
For over 24+ years, Prince William Dance Academy (PWDA) has been where families across Nokesville, Bristow, Gainesville, Manassas, and Haymarket come to dance, laugh, and grow together.
Here, tiny dancers take their very first twirls, teens master new techniques, and adults rediscover the joy of movement—all inside a studio built on belonging, integrity, and community spirit.
While our studio is nestled in the welcoming community of Nokesville, we are proud to be the go-to dance studio for Gainesville, VA and Haymarket families. Located just minutes from Route 28 and Linton Hall Road, our studio is an easy, traffic-free drive under 15 minutes from almost anywhere in the area.
If you are searching for childrens dance classes in Gainesville or Bristow, you will find our warm, family-first environment is well worth the short trip.
Our Core Values at PWDA
These values shape every class, every conversation, and every moment your child spends in our studio and our small-town community.
Belonging
Every child should feel like they have a place where they fit, where they are welcomed with open arms, and where they can grow at their own pace in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Integrity
We help dancers practice kindness, respect, and responsibility through simple everyday moments so they learn how to treat others well and feel proud of who they are becoming.
Community
Creating a studio that feels warm and familiar inside our walls and a presence that lifts up our small town, showing up for local events and cheering on the community we’re grateful to be part of.
Meet The PWDA Team
Dance teachers who make every class fun, welcoming, and inspiring.
Meet the director of
prince william dance academy
Ms. Kim, the Heart Behind PWDA
Ms. Kim has been dancing since before she could walk! With over 45 years of experience in dance and movement education, she’s built PWDA into a cornerstone of the local arts community.
Her career spans performance, choreography, and teaching, with certifications from Dance Masters of America, ACE Group Fitness (Gold), and advanced coursework from Towson University in Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action.
More than her credentials, it’s Ms. Kim’s warmth and passion that define PWDA. She believes every dancer—from preschoolers to adults—deserves a place where they are seen, celebrated, and inspired.
She continues to teach at George Mason University’s Freedom & Aquatic Center and remains active in the Dance Studio Owners Association Inner Circle and the National Dance Educators Organization.
meet the Director of Studio Operations and Enrollment
Ms. Gwen, Director of Studio Operations and Enrollment
Gwen grew up in Nokesville, Virginia, and graduated from Prince William Dance Academy in 2009. She continued her dance education in Boston and Washington, DC, before pursuing her yoga teacher certification and returning home to share the practice of yoga through Alternative Energy Hatha Yoga.
Her experience brings together dance, yoga, mindfulness, and community involvement. In addition to serving as Studio Director at Prince William Dance Academy, Gwen proudly serves on the board of the Nokesville Business Association and actively volunteers with local organizations.
More than her experience, it is Gwen’s connection to her hometown and the PWDA community that shapes her work. She believes dance and movement are powerful tools for children’s development and can help inspire character, mindfulness, and service.
As Studio Director of Prince William Dance Academy, Gwen is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community while supporting the dancers, families, and neighbors she has been connected to throughout her life.
meet the Competition Director of
prince william dance academy
Coach Liv, Competition Director
Olivia Lopez Saxton brings over 15 years of experience in dance education, performance, and competitive training. Originally from Woodbridge, Virginia, she began her training at Dance Etc. Music and Arts under Ann Boyle, Analeigh Stamps, Eyan Williams, and Danielle Dufore, with international performance experience including appearances in Shanghai, China.
Her choreography earned recognition through the National Society of Arts and Letters in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Minor in Performing Arts from Radford University, a Master's degree in Human Resources, and is certified in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT).
More than her credentials, it's Coach Liv's commitment to her own growth that sets her apart. She continues training through bi-weekly classes with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and ongoing development with CLI because she believes a great coach never stops learning.
As Competition Director of Prince William Dance Academy, the competitive performance team at Prince William Dance Academy, Coach Liv is committed to pushing dancers to reach their highest potential while fostering accountability, resilience, and teamwork, preparing them not only for success on stage, but in life beyond dance.
Our teaching team blends strong dance training with a true love for helping children grow.
We believe great teachers guide more than movement. They nurture belonging, encourage kind choices, and create friendships that feel like family both inside and outside the studio.
Lawrence Jackson
Jazz
Lawrence is a Professor of Dance and Assistant Dean at George Mason University, where he has spent his career shaping how young dancers think about movement and craft.
A former member of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, he has created more than 95 original works over the course of his career. He's also a recognized scholar of Black Dance, with a body of research and publishing that treats the art form with the seriousness it deserves.
What draws him back to the studio floor, again and again, is the chance to hand that knowledge down to the next generation of dancers coming up behind him.
Agatha Wright
Lyrical & Contemporary
Agatha has spent her career at the intersection of performance and purpose, currently serving as Acting Executive Director of ArtStream, a nonprofit that creates performance opportunities for individuals of differing abilities. She's danced professionally with the National Gallery of Art, Miami City Ballet, and AileyCamp Miami, training that shows up in the precision and heart she brings to every combination she teaches.
She holds a BA in Art History from UC Riverside and an entrepreneurship certification from Harvard Business School, a mix that makes her equally comfortable talking technique and building programs that last. For her, dance has always been a way of making sure every dancer in the room feels like they belong there.
Rose Charboneau
Ballet, PBT & Adult Classes
Rose trained through the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and is certified in PBT, PCT, and Progressive Pointe, a foundation that shows up in the technical precision she asks of every dancer she coaches.Her students regularly place in the Top 10 at YAGP, UBC, and the World Ballet Competition, proof that her attention to detail translates into real results on stage.
She brings an athletic background in figure skating and Krav Maga to her teaching, using it to build functional strength and prevent injuries so dancers can train for the long haul.
Her work as a coach and choreographer reflects a belief that discipline and longevity go hand in hand.
Ryan Teague
Hip-Hop & Acro
Ryan spent her Varsity Cheer years as team captain, earning MVP honors during a run from 2013 to 2017 that taught her what it takes to build a team from the ground up. She now coaches and helps administer the CYS Junior Cheerleading program, work that keeps her fluent in both the athletic and mentorship sides of youth sport.
Certified in CiDE and Acrobatic Arts, she pairs technical rigor with an instinct for making tumbling and hip hop feel achievable for dancers of every level. Her background in competition has given her a sharp eye for detail, but it's the years spent coaching kids that shape how she teaches
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Maryam Motamedi
Creative Movement, Ballet, & Ballet/Tap Combo
Maryam has been dancing since she was three years old, and that early love of movement has carried her through competition, coaching, and now teaching some of PWDA's youngest students. She heads up a middle school competition dance team as coach and choreographer, work that has sharpened her eye for building confidence in dancers who are just starting to find their footing.
A former Marymount University Dance Team member, she still keeps her own training sharp with regular adult ballet and tap classes, a habit that keeps her teaching grounded in real, current technique. She brings the same patience and enthusiasm to a three-year-old's first plié that she brought to her own competition floor.
More team announcements coming soon… stay tuned! 💜✨
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