Mission
Welcome to The Davis Center. For the past 50 years, the Davis Center dance studio has been a fixture in the Washington, DC community. Founded by Beatrice Davis-Williams, the center has trained thousands of young people in ballet, tap, modern, Hip Hop and other dance forms.
The Davis Center aims to instill in its students an enduring appreciation for the arts while at the same time helping them to develop perseverance, self-confidence, respect for others and the ability to work as a team.
About
Since 1969, the Davis Center has provided dance instruction and related arts education to Washington, DC metropolitan area residents of all ages and varied backgrounds. Through a process that requires consistent attendance, proper dance attire, and a firm commitment to learning, students are taught to dance and perform. While the ability to perform dance is an immediate outcome of our training, the strong work ethic, poise, determination and creative vision that our students develop ultimately equip them for success in any endeavor.
Davis Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Nov. 2, 2019
On Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the University of the District of Columbia, Davis Center friends, supporters and alumni came together to salute Ms. Beatrice-Davis Williams and the Davis Center on the occasion of the dance studio’s 50th Anniversary. Here are some of the images from the joyous celebration, which was held at the University of the District of Columbia. The celebration was hosted by Arts for Our Children, Inc., the non-profit arm of the Davis Center.
Our Programs
Ballet, TAP, MODERN DANCE, CREATIVE,
ZUMBA, AFRICAN, POINTE, HIP-HOP…and more!
Our Founder
Beatrice Davis-Williams is the owner and executive director of The Davis Center dance studio. Ms. Davis-Williams’ vision and perseverance—and passion for teaching dance—has led to the building of an invaluable institution that has consistently succeeded at giving young people easy access to dance and related arts.
Ms. Davis and the Davis Center students have performed at senior citizen centers, churches, schools, civic associations, the Ward 4 Holiday Party, the Cherry Blossom Festival and numerous others events and venues.
The Davis Center has long stood out among Washington–area dance schools because it not only provides its students with a strong foundation in the performing arts, but it also teaches them the importance of caring for others through ongoing community service projects.
What people are saying:
“The Davis Center is an amazing studio to bring your child, grandchild, Goddaughter, niece or friend. My granddaughter joined the Davis Center last year for the first time. She has learned so much and most of all she enjoyed dancing. At the recital, I saw the joy in her face performing in her ballet, tap and liturgical dance. The atmosphere is so warm and caring everyone treats you with love. I’m glad I chose the Davis Center looking forward to our return in September.”
“Been there since I was 5yrs, all my life and now I’m 49yrs. And not going now where else. It has taught me so much that this page couldn’t hold!!! Great place to have your child learn so much more than just dance. I am now an instructor there-TAP!! My passion!! And now students I have taught are bringing their little ones there. They come cause they know that they will get nothing but the best!! And structure and discipline as well as training and growth!! Stop by and give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!!”
“Thé DAVIS Center is an amazing place! Mrs. Davis is so committed to students and families.”