carly o’connor

Carly joined The Academy of Dance as an instructor and choreographer in November 2019. She began dancing at age three in Northern Virginia and trained at the Dance Academy of Loudoun, where she performed in competitions, recitals, and their annual Nutcracker. She continued competitive dance at Studio Bleu Dance Center, winning multiple local and national awards.

In high school, Carly founded “Getting Down with Dance,” a free class for students and adults with special needs. After high school, she taught at Studio Bleu. Carly is currently pursuing a Master’s in Teaching at Christopher Newport University, where she is also a performer and choreographer in the dance program.