Dogtown Dance Theatre - Richmond, Virginia

Scott H.

Brought my eight year old here to test out if he would like it. Turns out he loved it! The staff is super friendly and the instructors are very knowledgeable yet keep it super fun for the kids. We will be taking him back for sure! Plus this is cheaper than a basketball, soccer, etc....outside rec sport! So yay for all that!

Jim R.

The "Jewel of Manchester" in Richmond, Virginia, Dogtown Dance Theater presents modern and high-tech dance presentations in a clean and innovative space. Once a Junior High School Gym, the space has been renovated into a wonderful space to take the family for a dance concert.

Belinda A.

Had an awesome time this show was filled with variety musicians was good dancers, dances were wonderful will attend again

Rahvee W.

This place is AMAZING. I Dogtown is one of those places you would consider to be a staple in the Richmond Culture. On top of the great atmosphere it provides a safe home for students, teachers, and independent artists to do what they love. Be sure to check out the website to see all the classes offered! I teach Hip Hop Cardio on Tuesdays 7-8PM. (Shameless Plug lol) Hope to see you there!

Chelsea C. B.

Dogtown has a lot of meaning for my husband and I. We first met rehearsing for a dance show in the first floor studio at Dogtown. Nearly four years later, we got married in the theatre where we had our first performance together and had our first looks in the studio where we met. While this fact alone makes for an extremely sentimental wedding, it was the staff at Dogtown that truly made our wedding experience so memorable. Jess Burgess (artistic director) is amazing in so many ways - beautiful dancer, organized manager, easygoing and quick to communicate, and most importantly, caring, respectful, and hardworking. Her staff mirrors her qualities, making for a wonderful and personable crew at Dogtown. They set up for the wedding, ran our sound, lights, and music, helped flip the space between ceremony and reception, cleaned up afterward, accommodated every wish and demand as possible and were friendly and fun as well. Wedding week is one of the most stressful weeks for a bride and groom, but Jess made sure everything was taken care of to lessen the stress on us. She was such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process - always responding to texts/emails, checking in, and always sending positive words of encouragement. If you’re looking for a wedding or event venue or just a place to take some awesome dance classes, Dogtown is the place. It is sometimes an overlooked gem in the community, but deserves the utmost respect for playing house to so many talented artists. Dogtown is like a second home for my husband and I and will always have a special place in our hearts - not just for the meaning, but because the staff went above and beyond to make our wedding as special as possible. Jess Burgess - Thank you so much again for all of your hard work and hospitality. We are forever grateful for you and our beloved Dogtown!

Elizabeth O.

This is a beautiful space at which I saw a theatrical play. The history of the old school remains, but the shine of a new dance school is brighter. I haven't attended any, but I know there are some swing dance classes with an open ballroom that it's offered monthly. What a fun addition to the Richmond scene!

icy T.

Once you're in the classes, they're quite fun! Everyone's very friendly and the instructors are knowledgeable. They offer a large variety of classes, are very involved in the arts community, and there's so much to join, watch or perform.

Floors are dirty and need to be cleaned more especially since there's both shoes and bare feet in the studios.
However, they claim to be screening or checking vaccination statuses. Mask wearing is enforced, hand sanitizer is everywhere, and signs everywhere talking about protocols.None of the COVID checks enforced. You can walk in the building, they don't check your temperature or ask for your cards. Nobody confirms that you have the Vagaro app or did the pre-check before.
They don't update their social media for closures nor return phone calls. I left a voicemail midday asking what the status was for a class since there was a light snowfall that evening. Never got a call back. Showed up that evening to an empty, unlocked building. Looked at their facebook page and they had updated it an hour prior saying everything was closed. Pretty inconvenient.

An O.

I love the pole dancing classes here! Pole Pressure is inside of the theatre. The instructor (Schannon) is super friendly and professional. I feel lucky to get trained by her. Go take a pole dance class if you're thinking about it!