Dedicated to pursuing excellence, and enriching the community through the art of dance…
The Dance Theatre of Coastal Virginia, LLC, was founded in late 2019 in Chesapeake, VA. We are dedicated to creating a space for anyone to ignite, pursue, and excel in their journey as an artist. And we would love to be a part of your dance journey as we continue this path at The Mustard Seed Place in Portsmouth, VA.
What People Are Saying…
“I love having an adult class close to me with a teacher who is passionate and fun! It’s hard to find classes as an adult and Joy really makes everyone feel welcomed no matter your level.”
— Christin Foy, Ballet Dancer/Figure Skater
“I finally found a place where I belong! Ms. Joy really cares about us and wants us to not only dance well, but have our technique and knowledge! I look forward to my future as a dancer!!!”
— Melanie Williams, Youth Dancer
“Ms. Joy has raised me as a dancer for as long as I can remember. In that process I can only recall kindness, patience and hard work. Ms. Joy inspired my love of dance which made me into who I am today. From her teachings I was given the foundations to create choreography, lead dance teams of my own and have a high level of performance and technique. There is no one I’d rather trust to guide my matriculation of learning and growth in the dance world. ”
— Reese Aaron, current member Mahogany N Motion & Spriggs Burroughs Production
Founder, Joy Naik after winning first place in the female category of the charity event Dancing With The Hampton Roads Stars 2023.
From The Founder:
“Some have asked me why I didn’t name the studio after myself, and this is why...in conjunction to paying homage to the Dance Theatre of Harlem, where I first began my dance journey, dance has never been just about me but about my family...my community...The community that I was born in and has raised me and is a huge reason as to who I am today... I was born here.Christened here.Baptized here.Trained here.Graduated here. Met my husband here. Married here.Had children here.Kissed my sailor good bye here.Welcomed him back from deployments here. I live here.And so the name is a representation of the community that I wish to serve with the knowledge given to me thanks to the people that have been placed in my life…”We will be offering Virtual and In-Person classes!
The studio started right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And like so many other businesses we had to learn how to adapt in order to continue educating our students. We do believe that in-person instruction is better, however, we have decided to keep the virtual option available for all of our classes except for Acro.
From an abandoned military building in Spain, to pushing out furniture in my living room to a newly designed dedicated space...we invite you to join us at "The Mustard Seed Place". That is now the home to 14 woman-owned businesses thanks to the vision of Dr. Angela Reddix.
Adult Ballet/ Beginning Pointework
Adult Ballet
Founder's daughter Ashraya in her beginning ballet class...practice makes perfect!
The very first ballet dancers here at DTCV in 2019...We would love for you to join us!
Vogue Master Class was beyond our expectations!
One of our younger dancers helping a new student feel welcomed and introducing turn-out before class.
Abigail has come a long way since her first pointe class less than a year earlier! Adults dream big too!
We are running a fundraising campaign through Bonfire! We would love your support for our vision here!
They rock and they know it. Ballet 8-10
Who says a mom of two with a new baby can't stretch like this during conditioning...
Joy Naik, Founder
Joy Naik, Founder
Founder, Joy Naik
Modern Dance Master Class
Modern Dance Master Class
They have a serious side too lol
Every expert starts off as a beginner...
Beginning Adult Ballet students learning how to stretch on the barre;
Practicing proper turnout from the hips;
Caitlin, she's one of our college students that has been doing virtual with us all year and was able to come back in town just in time to be a part of our Holiday Showcase!
Winter Showcase 2021...thank you to Rise Church in Chesapeake, Virginia for allowing us to use their space for our showcase!
4 out of 5 of our fabulous Instructors in 2022.
Pre-professional Ballet Level 1
Pre-professional Ballet Level 1
Pre-professional Jazz Level 1
Pre-professional Jazz Level 1
Pointe
Pointe
"Ma'oz Tzur"
"Dancing with the Hampton Roads Stars" event allowed our founder to bring in $2500 for charity supporting the arts in our community.
Let us a be a part of your dance journey…
Dream it.
Learn more about our Director and her drive behind DTCV!
Pursue it.
Ready to find out what we have to offer? Click below to learn more about our classes!
“So many people walk around believing that they aren’t an artist. And that can be due to either being told they didn’t fit the mold, not given a chance, or because they just truly never actively pursued it. If no one has said it to you, let me be the first to say that there is an artistic expression in all of us, and if yours is or if you would like to see if you find that fulfillment through the art-form of dance, then this is the dance home for you.”
— Joy Naik, Founder
National News
COVID-19 has everyone trying to figure out ways to embrace the challenges of understanding this new normal for themselves, their families and community. Click on the button below to see how some parents are coping, including our Director, Joy Naik. You will even get a glimpse of some of our DTCV dancers.