Upper Division (ages 11-18)

Age/Skill Level:

youth-class

Levels 4 – 8 develop strength, artistry, creativity, and discipline through classical ballet and additional techniques while preparing the dancer for further dance studies and to excel in college. Auditions are required for new students. For more information about levels, click HERE.

2025/26 School Year (September 2, 2025 – May 31, 2026)

Important Dates:
  • Registration for current students opens June 16, 2025
  • Registration for new students opens July 1, 2025
  • Open registration closes October 1, 2025. For mid-year registration consideration, please email school@washingtonballet.org for NW classes and twsbse@washingtonballet.org for SE classes
Details
Level 4A

For students 11-13 years old; attendance is four times a week for technique class followed by pointe class three times a week, and one day of contemporary or jazz. Level 4 introduces more advanced exercises and allegro, with a great emphasis on prepping for more difficult center work. The general focus continues on building core muscles. Students must demonstrate a knowledge and aptitude of syllabus work with correct alignment and strength. This level also stresses the importance of physical coordination along with musical sensitivity.

NW Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $4,847.04 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Locations:
Main Building Studios – 3515 Wisconsin Avenue
Cathedral Commons Studios – 3308 Wisconsin Avenue

Level 4A Mango (waitlist)

  • Monday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Monday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Wednesday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Cathedral Commons
  • Friday: 6:30pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Friday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Friday: 8:00pm-8:45pm, Men’s Class – Main Building (September-January only, men switch to Repertoire with the women in February)
  • Saturday: 11:15am-12:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Saturday: 12:45pm-1:30pm, Contemporary – Main Building

 

Level 4A Yellow (waitlist)

  • Monday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Monday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 6:30pm-8:00pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 8:00pm-8:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Friday: 6:30pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Friday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Friday: 8:00-8:45pm, Men’s Class – Main Building (September-January only, men switch to Repertoire with the women in February)
  • Saturday: 11:15am-12:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Saturday: 12:45pm-1:30pm, Contemporary – Main Building

Please note that 4A Mango & 4A Yellow are different classes with different teachers. 

 

Level 4A Saffron* 

  • Tuesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm – Technique – Main Building
  • Tuesday: 7:45pm-8:45pm – Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Thursday: 6:45pm-8:00pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Thursday: 8:00pm-8:45pm, Contemporary – Main Building
  • Friday: 6:30pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Friday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe – Main Building
  • Friday: 8:00-8:45pm, Men’s Class – Main Building (September-January only, men switch to Repertoire with the women in February)
  • Sunday*: 11:45am-1:15pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Sunday*: 1:15pm-2:15pm – Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building

*Students enrolled in 4A Saffron who wish to participate in The Nutcracker should schedule make-up classes for auditions/rehearsals that conflict with their Sunday class schedule. They may make up in 4A Mango or Yellow sections that take place on Mondays or Wednesdays. 

SE Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $4,847.04 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Location: THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202

  • Monday: 6:00pm-8:00pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Tuesday: 5:00pm-7:00pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Friday: 5:30pm-8:00pm – Technique & Jazz
  • Saturday: 12:30pm-3:00pm – Technique & Pointe

Level 4A students may audition for the SE Campus Performance Ensemble which rehearses Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm

Level 4B

For students 12-14 years old; attendance is four times a week for technique, pointe, repertoire, contemporary, or jazz. Level 4B builds on the syllabus of 4A in preparation for Level 5. At this level, students focus on refining the fundamentals of correct classical ballet placement in movement. Increasing speed and clarity are emphasized. Students continue to build strength in pointe work, center turns, and allegro while developing the coordination to add grand allegro steps to their vocabulary. Adagio, petite, and grande allegro center work to build strength and coordination.

NW Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $4,956.44 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Locations:
Main Building Studios – 3515 Wisconsin Avenue
Cathedral Commons Studios – 3308 Wisconsin Avenue

Level 4B Jade (waitlist)

  • Tuesday: 4:45pm-6:15pm, Technique – Main Building
    Tuesday: 6:30pm-7:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 4:15pm-5:45pm, Technique – Main Building
    Wednesday: 5:45pm-6:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Friday: 5:00pm-6:30pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Friday: 6;30pm-7:15pm, Contemporary – Main Building
  • Saturday: 9:30am-11:00am, Technique – Main Building
  • Saturday: 11:00am-12:00pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building

 

Level 4B Ruby

  • Tuesday: 5:00pm-6:45pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Tuesday: 6:45pm-7:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Cathedral Commons
  • Wednesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Wednesday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Cathedral Commons
  • Thursday: 4:45pm-6:15pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Thursday: 6:15pm-7:00pm, Contemporary – Main Building
  • Friday: 4:45pm-6:15pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Friday: 6:15pm-7:00pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Cathedral Commons

 

Level 4B Teal

  • Monday: 4:45pm-6:30pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Monday: 6:30pm-7:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Cathedral Commons
  • Thursday: 5:15pm-6:45pm, Technique – Main Building (15 min break between classes)
  • Thursday: 7:00pm-7:45pm, Contemporary – Main Building
  • Friday: 4:45pm-6:15pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Friday: 6:15pm-7:00pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Cathedral Commons
  • Sunday: 9:30am-11:00am, Technique – Main Building
  • Sunday: 11:00am-11:45am, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building

Level 4B – Men

OPTIONAL Saturday: 11:15am-12:15pm, Men’s Conditioning – Main Building
This class is at no additional charge

SE Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $4,956.44 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Location: THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202

  • Monday: 6:30pm-8:45pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Tuesday: 5:00pm-7:30pm – Technique & Modern
  • Friday: 5:30pm-7:00pm – Technique
  • Saturday: 11:45am-3:00pm – Technique, Pointe, & Variations

Level 4B students may audition for the SE Campus Performance Ensemble which rehearses Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm

Level 5

For students 12-15 years old; attendance is five times a week for technique class, followed by pointe five days a week with one supplemental class a week such as contemporary, jazz, flamenco, or character. Level 5 students are expected to consistently demonstrate correct alignment and vocabulary of previous years. Focus is on coordination as exercises in allegro and adagio become more challenging.

NW Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $6,126.12 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Locations:
Main Building Studios – 3515 Wisconsin Avenue
Cathedral Commons Studios – 3308 Wisconsin Avenue

Level 5

  • Tuesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Tuesday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or Men’s Class (men) – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Thursday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building\
  • Thursday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Friday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Friday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Cathedral Commons
  • Saturday: 9:30am-11:15am, Technique – Main Building
  • Saturday: 11:15am-12:15pm, Contemporary (women) or Men’s Conditioning (men)- Main Building
  • Saturday: 12:15pm-1:15pm, Pointe (women) or Contemporary with Level 6 (men) – Main Building

SE Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $6,126.12 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Location: THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202

  • Monday: 6:30pm-8:45pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Tuesday: 5:00pm-7:30pm – Technique & Modern
  • Wednesday: 6:30pm-9:00pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Friday: 5:30pm-9:00pm – Technique, Pointe, & Jazz
  • Saturday: 11:45pm-2:00pm – Technique & Pointe

Level 5 students may audition for the SE Campus Performance Ensemble which rehearses Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm

Level 6

For students 13-16 years old; attendance is five times a week for technique with pointe five days a week, including repertoire class. In addition, Level 6 will have two supplemental classes each week such as contemporary, jazz, flamenco, or character. Emphasis is on developing a more mature approach and understanding of the classical vocabulary. Classes become increasingly more challenging and students are expected to demonstrate the technical skill and stamina required for this syllabus.

NW Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $6,125.63 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Locations:
Main Building Studios – 3515 Wisconsin Avenue
Cathedral Commons Studios – 3308 Wisconsin Avenue

Level 6 Azure (waitlist)

  • Monday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Monday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or Men’s Class (men) – Main Building
  • Tuesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Tuesday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or Men’s Class (men) – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or 8:00pm-8:45pm Pas de deux with Level 7/8 (men) – Main Building
  • Thursday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Thursday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Contemporary Technique – Main Building
  • Saturday: 9:30am-11:15am, Technique – Main Building
  • Saturday: 11:15am-12:15pm, Pointe (women) or Men’s Conditioning (men) – Main Building
  • Saturday: 12:15pm-1:15pm, Contemporary – Main Building

 

Level 6 Frost

  • Monday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Monday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or Men’s Class (men) – Main Building
  • Tuesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Tuesday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or Men’s Class (men) – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 7:45pm-8:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or 8:00pm-8:45pm Pas de deux with Level 7/8 (men) – Main Building
  • Friday: 6:30pm-8:00pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Friday: 8:00pm-9:00pm, Contemporary Technique – Main Building
  • Saturday: 9:30am-11:15am, Technique – Main Building
  • Saturday: 11:15am-12:15pm, Pointe (women) or Men’s Conditioning (men) – Main Building
  • Saturday: 12:15pm-1:15pm, Contemporary – Main Building

SE Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $6,361.74 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Location: THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202

  • Monday: 6:30pm-8:45pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Tuesday: 5:00pm-7:30pm – Technique & Modern
  • Wednesday: 6:30pm-9:00pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Friday: 5:30pm-9:00pm – Technique, Pointe, & Jazz
  • Saturday: 11:45am-3:00pm – Technique, Pointe, & Variations

Level 6 students may audition for the SE Campus Performance Ensemble which rehearses Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm

Level 7

For students 14-17 years old; attendance is five times a week for technique with pointe five days a week with two supplemental classes each week such as contemporary, jazz, flamenco, or character. This level continues a higher expectation and knowledge in strengthening a foundation for classical dance. The emphasis at this level is honing and grasping the difficulty of the syllabus with coordination and musical maturity.

NW Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $6,483.68 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Locations:
Main Building Studios – 3515 Wisconsin Avenue
Cathedral Commons Studios – 3308 Wisconsin Avenue

Schedule

  • Monday: 4:45pm-6:15pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Monday: 6:15pm-7:15pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or Pas de deux w/ Junior Trainees (men)- Cathedral Commons\
  • Tuesday: 5:00pm-6:30pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Tuesday: 6:30pm-7:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or Men’s Class (men) – Cathedral Commons
  • Wednesday: 6:30pm-8:00pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 8:00pm-9:00pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Thursday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Thursday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Contemporary – Main Building
  • Saturday: 9:30am-11:15am, Technique & Pointe – Cathedral Commons
  • Saturday: 11:15am-12:30pm, Ballet Repertoire – Cathedral Commons
  • Saturday: 1:15pm-2:45pm, Contemporary Composition – Cathedral Commons

SE Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $6,361.74 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Location: THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202

  • Monday: 6:30pm-8:45pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Tuesday: 5:00pm-7:30pm – Technique & Modern
  • Wednesday: 6:30pm-9:00pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Friday: 5:30pm-9:00pm – Technique, Pointe, & Jazz
  • Saturday: 11:45am-3:00pm – Technique, Pointe, & Variations

Level 7 students may audition for the SE Campus Performance Ensemble which rehearses Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm

Level 8 (NW Campus Only

For students 14-19 years old; attendance is five times per week, technique with pointe, and supplemental classes. Level 8 students will focus on refining their technique and artistry with a diverse offering of movement with TWSB’s instructors. A variety of dance and performance enrichment opportunities will be offered such as showcase and spring performance, in conjunction with community volunteer and performing programs and events. Academic senior year students, upon completion, will also graduate from TWSB with a certificate from TWSB’s highest Upper School Division completion, Level 8.

NW Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $6,483.68 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Locations:
Main Building Studios – 3515 Wisconsin Avenue
Cathedral Commons Studios – 3308 Wisconsin Avenue

Schedule

  • Monday: 4:45pm-6:15pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Monday: 6:15pm-7:15pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or Pas de deux w/ Junior Trainees (men) – Cathedral Commons
  • Tuesday: 5:00pm-6:30pm, Technique – Cathedral Commons
  • Tuesday: 6:30pm-7:30pm, Pointe/Repertoire (women) or Men’s Class (men) – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique – Main Building
  • Wednesday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Pointe/Repertoire – Main Building
  • Thursday: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Technique & Pointe – Main Building (updated 7/29/2025
  • Thursday: 7:45pm-8:45pm, Contemporary Technique – Main Building (updated 7/29/2025)
  • Saturday: 9:30am-11:15am, Technique & Pointe – Cathedral Commons
  • Saturday: 11:15am-12:30pm, Ballet Repertoire – Cathedral Commons
  • Saturday: 1:15pm-2:45pm, Contemporary Composition – Cathedral Commons

SE Campus 2025/26 Class Schedule & Tuition

Tuition: $6,361.74 + ACTIVE fee (5% off if you register by July 5)

Location: THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202

  • Monday: 6:30pm-8:45pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Tuesday: 5:00pm-7:30pm – Technique & Modern
  • Wednesday: 6:30pm-9:00pm – Technique & Pointe
  • Friday: 5:30pm-9:00pm – Technique, Pointe, & Jazz
  • Saturday: 11:45am-3:00pm – Technique, Pointe, & Variations

Level 7 students may audition for the SE Campus Performance Ensemble which rehearses Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm

Details

Questions about NW Programs? Email school@washingtonballet.org

Details

Questions about SE Programs? Email twsbse@washingtonballet.org

The ACTIVE registration fee is approx. 4.5% which includes credit card processing fees normally embedded in Tuition.

Photos by Sonia Bartolomeo for TWB