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 23 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.
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.
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.
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 Competition Director
of Edge Performing Arts Company (EPAC)
Coach Liv, EPAC 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 Edge Performing Arts Company (EPAC), 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.
Gwen Fletcher
Studio Manager & Instructor
Yoga
Rose Charboneau
Instructor
Ballet
Ariel Faith
Administrative Assistant
Latin Dance
More team announcements coming soon… stay tuned! 💜✨
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Trusted Dance Training in Nokesville Since 2002
See why families from Nokesville, Bristow, Gainesville, Manassas and the greater Prince William County area have called PWDA their dance studio home for over 23 years.
Prince William Dance Academy
Serving families in Nokesville, Bristow, Gainesville, Haymarket and throughout Prince William County since 2002.
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