FREE Master Class at 1:30pm

Believers Dance Scholarship is excited to offer a FREE Master Class with Julia Cavanaugh to allparticipating dancers ages 13 and up in our 2026 Scholarship Benefit. Julia Cavanaugh Julia Cavanaugh brings 21 years of dance experience and a passion for teaching, choreography, and inspiring the next generation of dancers. Beginning her training at just two years old, Julia has studied a variety of dance styles, including jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, and acro. Julia spent nine years as a competitive dancer at CCSD Dance Company, where she also began her teaching career. She served as an assistant teacher for three years, working with students ranging from preschoolers to teenagers and developing a strong foundation in dance instruction and student mentorship. Julia graduated from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health. During her four years at the university, she was an active member of Urbanknowlogy 101, the campus's first and only hip-hop dance club. As a team member, she participated in training, performances, and competitions, including Prelude DMV and the university's International Week Competition. She also continued to expand her skills by training with accomplished instructors, including VeraStyle, and other talented dancers and teachers throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. While attending college, Julia coached at Adrenaline Dance Studio in Herndon, Virginia, for two years, working with the All Star Mini Hip-Hop and Acro teams. As a registered coach with the U.S. All Star Federation (USASF), she helped guide her team to an impressive silver-medal finish at the Dance Summit in Orlando, Florida. Following graduation, Julia was eager to continue growing as an instructor, expanding her knowledge of dance, and sharing her passion with young dancers. She is committed to creating a positive and encouraging learning environment where students can develop their technique, build confidence, embrace creativity, and discover the joy of dance.