Adult Classes

NW Schedule

FALL 2017 ADULT CLASS SCHEDULE
The following schedule will take effect on Friday, September 1.

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Instructors are subject to change.

** Salsa runs on a four-week cycle. Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins.
Salsa Class Schedule
September cycle: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
October cycle: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
November cycle: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4

For more information, please call 202.349.0261 or email nnoel@washingtonballet.org.

PLEASE NOTE
The Washington School of Ballet will not hold adult classes at the NW Campus on:

• September 4, 2017
• October 9, 2017

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First-Time Students Get 2 classes for $30 (valid for new & beginner classes only)
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Purchase multiple classes at a discounted rate.
$180 for a 10 class card
$340 for a 20 class card
$80 for four consecutive salsa classes 
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Give the gift of dance to your friends or loved ones.
Please call 202.362.3606 to purchase a gift certificate.

NW What to Expect

What is the cost of a single class?

A single class cost $19. You can save by purchasing multiple classes at a discounted rate. We do offer a discount to senior citizens of $12 per class, and first-time students are eligible for the Introductory Package of $30 for two classes. 

Is there a membership fee?

No, there is no membership fee. All classes can be taken on a walk-in basis at any time. No need to sign up in advance. Pre-registration might be needed only for special classes and workshops.

How do I purchase classes in-person?

You can always purchase classes at our front desk. Credit cards, cash and checks are accepted forms of payment.

How do I purchase classes online?

On the NW Schedule tab, you can click on the “BUY NOW” link or you can go on the NW Purchase Classes tab to buy your classes.
If this is your first class and you don’t yet have a login, the system will prompt you to create one.

After I purchase my classes online, how do I sign up for a class?

You do not need a prior reservation to attend a class. When you are ready to take a class, you can do one of the following:

• Give your name to our front desk staff. He/she will locate your account and will sign you into your desired class.
• Log on into your account and print your QR code. You can find your QR code by clicking on “My QR Code” tab located on the left side of the menu bar. Please present your QR code to the front desk to sign in your desired class.

What should I wear for class?

Female students may wear leotards and tights with or without a skirt or yoga/pilates wear. Male students should wear fitted clothing that will allow for a full range of movement. Everything is allowed but students should remember that it is best that the teacher be able to see muscles working to be sure that each student is working correctly. All students should wear ballet flats which are available at our reception desk where for purchase.

For ballroom classes, you can wear any clothing in which you are comfortable moving. Dressing up is not required, but you are welcome to if that's the kind of clothing you like dancing in. As far as shoes, it would be best to have dance shoes. Please do not wear your street shoes in the studio. Women's shoes should have a medium-sized heel (character shoes are fine, but no stilettos). Men's shoes should have a slight heel. No sneakers or boots, and avoid rubber soles.

I have not danced for a while but am looking to come back for a class. What level class should I take?

Although you have some prior knowledge you may want to reintroduce your muscles slowly. We would suggest that you attend a beginner class. You can talk with the instructor after class for his/her class placement recommendations.

How old do I have to be to take adult class?

You must be 16 years or older to take any open adult classes at The Washington School of Ballet. If you are younger than 16 years old, you will need faculty approval before signing up for the class or be currently enrolled at TWSB level 4 or above.

At what age do I qualify to receive the senior rate?

You must be 65 years of age to qualify for the senior rate. You need to present your ID at the front desk for verification.

Do I have to be part of a performance at the end of the semester or year?

No, we do not have a performance component attached to our adult program. But we have special events to celebrate ourselves.

Do you have locker rooms and shower?

We do have showers. However, we do not have locker rooms. There are spaces in our changing rooms where you can store some of your items. You should bring your valuable items with you to class. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Do you provide towels for the shower?

Unfortunately, we do not provide towels.

Are all adult classes held at the Joseph C. Coleman Studios (“The Joe”)?

No, our adult classes are held either at the Joseph C. Coleman Studios located at 3308 Wisconsin Ave. NW (above GIANT Food) or at the headquarters located at 3515 Wisconsin Ave. NW.  It is important that you check the schedule for class locations.

Does The Washington Ballet offer parking to its students?

There is two hour parking available on Wisconsin Avenue depending on the time of day. Please check the signs for the most up to date restrictions.

Garage parking is available below The Joseph C. Coleman Studios. Parking entrances are off of Macomb and Newark Street NW.  The garage offers complementary parking to our students and guests for up to two hours. Your ticket needs to be validated at our front desk before leaving our studios.

Do you offer pointe classes in the adult program?

Pointe classes are not offered at this time but students who have previously been on pointe may attend class on pointe either at the barre, center or both. 

How are the classes structured?

Our adult class faculty have years of experience and will make adaptations to the class work for students either more advanced or behind the level. This helps as students transition from level to level.

If I arrive late, can I still take the class?

Students who are more than 15 minutes late will not be permitted to take class.

Does The Washington Ballet offer a summer intensive program for adults?

Yes, we currently offer a summer intensive program for our adult students.

Special Workshops

Four-Week Workshop Series

Sundays, October 15-November 5
Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required – No drop-ins
Classes will be held at the Joseph Coleman Studios (The Joe), 3308 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 204

• Ballet Technique Workshop with Stephen Baranovics
  Sundays 9:30am-11:00am
  Cost: $76 for all four classes
  This four-week workshop is designed for students with a minimum of two years of ballet training to help them strengthen their technique and provide the tools to move to the next level.  The workshop will cover the 7 movements of ballet as well as pirouettes, jumps and turns.
   
• Street Jazz With Maurice Johnson
  Sundays 10:00am-11:15am
  Cost: $76 for all 4 classes
  Street Jazz is a collaboration of styles ranging from jazz to hip hop. The technique embodies cutting edge funk with the sharpness of jazz and commercial hip hop. This high energy style of movement can be seen performed by some of today's most popular artists such as Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and many others. Students are challenged to push beyond their limits while having a good time in a healthy and positive environment!
   

• Modern Dance Workshop with Connie Dinapoli
  Sundays 11:15am-12:45pm
  Cost: $76 for all 4 classes
  Based on the style of Paul Taylor Dance Company, the class focus is on core stabilization, alignment, breathing and freedom of expansive movement. Come dance to a variety of musical phrases with live percussion.
   
• Ballet Movement Workshop with Miya Hisaka
  Sundays 1:00pm-2:30pm
  Cost: $76 for all 4 classes
  This 4-week workshop is designed for adult ballet students with an emphasis on movement, musicality, phrasing, the use of the back and arms and individual self-expression. It is designed to help develop overall flexibility, strength, agility, balance, total body coordination but with focus on a range of qualities of movements. The workshop will include: Barre – Adagio – Pirouettes - Petite Allegro - Grand Allegro combinations. The workshop is designed for Advanced Beginner and Low Intermediate dancers with a minimum of three years of ballet training.

We're pleased to welcome guest teacher Maurice Johnson to our workshop.

Mr. Johnson started his teaching career in the Washington, DC area in 1999. His challenging and energy-charged classes have been defined as “unique”, “inspirational” and “motivating”. His classes serve as a tool to educate and further develop students’ technical and artistic proficiency. “Every day that we wake up is a gift, use it.” As a firm believer of “practice what you preach,” Mr. Johnson is still very active as a professional student and performing artist. He has trained and performed with The Lexington Ballet, Alvin Ailey (school), Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Classical Repertoire Dance Theatre (CRDT) and DC Contemporary Dance Theater. Mr. Johnson's work has been presented and taught in China, Germany and the US. He served as the Interim Artistic Director of Georgetown University Dance Company (GUDC) and former adjunct Professor at American University. Currently, Mr. Johnson is on faculty at Joy of Motion Dance Studios, Catholic University and National Cathedral School (NCS).

NW Adult Program Summer Intensive 2017

Summer 2017 Intensive Adult Program

Immerse yourself in dance this summer with TWSB's Adult Summer Intensive Program!

All Summer Intensive Program Classes are held at the Joseph C. Coleman Studios located at 3308 Wisconsin Ave. NW.  Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required.

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Summer 2017 Schedule 

August
Ballet Boot Camp with Shu-Chen Cuff
August 14^th – 23^rd
REQUIRED LEVEL: Beginner 2 and up

Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm

Monday, August 14: Pirouettes: dedans/dehors
Wednesday, August 16: Allegro: jumps/batterie
Monday, August 21: Diagonal Turns
Wednesday, August 23: Grand Allegro
Pre-registration is required - Fee:  $100 for all four classes

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Note: The summer intensive program is designed for students with at least two years of ballet training.

Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins.
Classes will be held at the Joseph Coleman Studios (The Joe)
3308 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 204

Faculty
Classes will be taught by TWSB faculty and guest teachers.

Current TWSB Teachers inlcude Linda Baranovics, Shu-Chen Cuff, RoAnne Duncan, Mary Henley, Mimmo Miccolis, Bahareh Sardari and Royce Zackery.

Guest TWSB Teacher Lisae C. Jordan - Lisae received her early training in classical ballet with Marilyn Ramsey in upstate New York and with the School of the Hartford Ballet in Connecticut. She worked as a principal dancer with Womenwerks and regional ballet companies in her home state of New York. Since moving to the D.C. area, she has danced with the Washington National Opera under the direction of Placido Domingo, the Baltimore Opera, Artefacts and other local dance companies. She has taught ballet and stretch throughout the DC metro area and is also on the faculty of the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy of Classical Acting. Her classes emphasize using space, alignment and length.

Guest TWSB Teacher Bob Boross - Bob is known internationally for his artistic excellence in Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theatre dance.  He made his Broadway debut in the 1981 revival of Can-Can, choreographed by Roland Petit. Since then he has choreographed Equity and Non-Equity productions of Annie Get Your Gun, Victor/Victoria, Blood Brothers, Guys and Dolls, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Most recently Bob’s choreography has been seen in NYC with the NY Jazz Choreography Project, the Choreographer's Canvas and and in Washington DC with VelocityDC Dance Festival. In Los Angeles he has presented his work in Jazz Dance LA at the Japan-American Theatre, Spectrum Dance in LA at the Ivar Theatre in Hollywood and at the Gypsy Dance Awards Show held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel honoring Gregory Hines, Joel Grey and Rita Moreno. His evening length dance theatre piece Empty Sky…The Rising, set to twelve songs by Bruce Springsteen, debuted in 2005 at the Two River Theatre in NJ.

Bob has been invited to teach and choreograph by the 3rd International Jazz Dance Forum in Paris, France; Boris Eifman Dance Academy, and the new Phil LaDuca Broadway Dance Center in St Petersburg, Russia; Just Jazz Dance Company of Finland; Millennium Dance 2000 in London, England; Pro Danza Italia and LaBellaVitaArts in Italy; and the University of Dance and Circus in Sweden.

Bob's dance approach is mainly influenced by the jazz dance pioneer Matt Mattox and his freestyle jazz dance method. He has given master classes in the Mattox technique at Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, Hunter College and Southern Methodist University; in NYC at Broadway Dance Center, STEPS, Peridance, New Dance Group Arts Center, Dance New Amsterdam, DanceSpace and Manhattan Movement and Arts Center.

SE General Information

The Washington Ballet @ THEARC offers open adult classes on a drop-in basis throughout the year and students may join classes at any time of the year. There is no audition or pre-registration necessary.

The Washington Ballet@THEARC has no required dress code for adult students. Students should wear clothing that is comfortable and allows easy movement. Hair should be pulled back from the face and off of the neck. Suitable foot wear for each style of dance is recommended. Adults coming to Zumba should bring a pair of clean, sturdy athletic shoes. Shoes that have only been worn inside are the best for your safety and our floors.

Cost: Drop in Class rates are $12.00 per class. A discount of $6.00 is granted to adults from the zip codes 20020 and 20032. A valid ID is required to receive the discount. $6 Drop in Class rates are also available to THEARC employees or TWB@THEARC parents.
Class cards good for 12 classes are $100/$60 for Wards 7 and 8 residents. Cards expire four months after the date of purchase; unused classes will not carry over to a new card.

Please note: Class cards are NON-REFUNDABLE. All sales are final.

The Washington Ballet@THEARC classes are held in our spacious studios at The Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) 1901 Mississippi Ave., SE Washington, DC 20020. THEARC is located near the Southern Ave stop on the Metro Green Line and on several bus routes. For more information about public transportation options for getting to the school, please visit wmata.com.

The Washington Ballet@THEARC has a policy to start classes on time. Following the tradition of the study of dance, students are asked to be in the studio at the start of class. Out of respect to teachers and fellow students, anyone arriving fifteen minutes late will not be permitted to enter or participate in class. Thank you for your cooperation.

Click here to learn more about The Washington School of Ballet faculty members.

Please Note: The Washington Ballet@THEARC adult schedule runs on a fall, winter/spring and summer schedule. The Fall schedule will run September 6 – December 17, 2016. The Winter/Spring schedule will run January 3 – May 26, 2017.  The Summer 2017 schedule will be released later in the year.

TWB@THEARC not hold adult classes at the SE Campus on the dates.  The studio will be closed:

Labor Day: September 5, 2016

Columbus Day: October 10. 2016

New Year’s Holiday: January 2, 2017

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 16, 2017

President’s Day: February 20, 2017

Good Friday: April 14, 2017

SE Schedule

SE ADULT CLASS SCHEDULE - FALL 2017 (begins September 5)

Drop in Class Rates are $12.  If you are a resident of Ward 7 or 8 (with a Valid ID), THEARC employee or a TWB@THEARC parent, Drop in Class rates are $6.  Don’t want to pay every time you attend class? No sweat! Ask about our Class Card options.

View the 2017.2018 Class Schedule, beginning September 5, 2017.

For more information, please call 202.889.8150.

SE What to Expect

Entering THEARC Building

All students and parents are encouraged to sign-up for a free THEARC membership card.  Using your THEARC card expedites the building check-in process and increases safety to verify all guests in the building. The card also allows you discounts to events and other programs in the building and local community. Upon arrival, you will scan your ID card at the Welcome desk on the main floor AND at The Washington Ballet @THEARC’s front desk. You must also sign out at both desks when leaving.  If you lose your card a replacement can be printed at the Welcome Desk on the first floor.

Parking

THEARC has free parking and the entrance is best accessed by the 19^th Street and Mississippi Avenue gate.  THEARC is home to 10 non-profit organizations and sometimes the lot is full.  Street parking is available.

Dressing Area

Adults are welcome to use to locker rooms to change clothes and place belongings. We strongly encourage students to bring a lock to secure items. The Washington Ballet is not responsible for lost or stolen items.