Academic Year Programs
About
The Washington School of Ballet (TWSB) offers ballet programs for students ages 3.5 and up from September to June. For information on enrolling new students in classes, please visit our program tabs on the left.
COVID-19 Update
Students ages 5 and above must be fully vaccinated according to the latest CDC guidelines in order to enroll in classes. Religious and medical exemption requests must be made in advance of program registration. Find the exemption request form on the Parent Portal & Policies page. Please visit TWB’s COVID Policy page for mask requirements.
Performance Opportunities
Enrolled students at each campus, in levels Pre Ballet 3 and up, may audition for TWB company production of The Nutcracker held at the historic The Warner Theatre. Lower and Upper level students may be considered for other company productions. Levels 1A and up may choose to participate in the end of year Spring Performance. Student enrollment must be in good standing and students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance rate in classes to participate in performances.
Please use the tabs to browse various levels and programs. Age ranges are general; each student may move through our syllabus at a different rate. Some students will repeat a year based on a number of factors, but growth is a major consideration. The health of our students is paramount and we find it best to have a student repeat a level if they do not demonstrate the strength and correct placement for the next level syllabus.
TWSB NW
The Washington School of Ballet (TWSB) offers full-year ballet programs for students ranging from ages 5-19 from September to June.
The NW Campus offers the following: Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet, Lower Division (leveled classes 1A through 3), Upper Division (leveled classes 4 through 8), and a Professional Training Division (PTPA, PTPB, the Men’s Program in PTP, and the Trainee Program)
TWSB’s NW Campus also offers:
Summer Intensives Open Classes
TWSB SE
The Washington School of Ballet’s SE Campus provides programming for youth, teens, and adults following The Washington School of Ballet’s leveled curriculum. Classes are offered Monday-Saturday for the following programs: Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet, Leveled classes 1A through 6, Advanced Training Program, Teen Program, and Adult Program.
TWSB’s SE Campus also offers:
Summer Intensives Open Classes
Tuition Assistance
TWSB offers some tuition assistance based on household income and family size. To learn more, please visit our Tuition Assistance page.
About THEARC
Inaugurated in the summer of 2005, Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) hosts The Washington School of Ballet’s Southeast Campus. THEARC is also home to 14 nonprofit partner organizations, including Levine Music, ArtReach, Washington School for Girls, Trinity (DC) University, Children’s Health Project DC, Boys and Girls Club FBR Branch, and Covenant House, making it a widely-used community asset. Beyond the programs in the two original buildings, THEARC houses a 400-seat theater, art gallery, basketball courts, and a community garden. In January 2018, THEARC opened a building that hosts an expanded Children’s Health Project, The Community Meditation Center, AppleTree Institute, Bishop T. Walker School for Boys, and a 250-seat Black Box theater.
Mommy & Me at SE (13-24 mo)
Mommy & Me
Ages 13-24 months
Registration for Session 3 (Mar-Apr) is open now!
Designed for our tiniest dancers and their parent or caregiver, these classes introduce our budding ballerinas to the joy of movement. Bond with your child while they practice coordination and socialization skills through music and play. Only offered at our SE Campus location.
SE Campus Mommy & Me Schedule 2022.23:
All SE Campus Mommy & Me classes take place at THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202
There are no make up classes for Mommy & Me.
Session 1 Tuition $206
Session 1 classes 11 weeks from September 12 – December 11 (no classes November 7-13, 21-27)
- Wednesdays 10:30-11:00
Session 2 Tuition $126
Session 2 classes meet for 7 weeks from January 4 – February 15
- Wednesdays 10:30-11:00
Session 3 Tuition $126
Session 3 classes meet for 7 weeks from March 1 – April 12
- Wednesdays 10:30-11:00
To register, please email kdeshields@washingtonballet.org
Creative Dance (ages 3.5-5)
Creative Dance
Ages 3.5–5
Children cultivate their love of dance while developing movement coordination and spatial awareness through the use of props and imaginative stories.
Learn More
NW Creative Dance Schedule 2022.23:
All NW Creative Dance classes take place at our Van Ness Studio, 4200 Wisc Ave NW
Registration for the 2022.23 School Year is now closed.
There are no make up classes for Creative Dance.
Session 1 Tuition $344
Session 1 classes meet for 12 weeks from September 12 – December 11 (no classes November 21-27)
- Tuesdays 2:30-3:15
- Tuesdays 3:30-4:15
- Wednesdays 3:00-3:45
- Saturdays 12:30-1:15
Session 2 Tuition $430
Session 2 classes meet for 15 weeks from January 3 – April 16
- Tuesdays 2:30-3:15
- Tuesdays 3:30-4:15
- Wednesdays 3:00-3:45
- Wednesdays 3:45-4:30
- Saturdays 12:30-1:15
For more information, please email school@washingtonballet.org.
SE Creative Dance Schedule 2022.23:
All SE Creative Dance classes take place at THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202
Registration for the 2022.23 School Year is now closed.
There are no make up classes for Creative Dance.
Session 1 Tuition $206
Session 1 classes 11 weeks from September 12 – December 11 (no classes November 7-13, 21-27)
- Thursdays 4:15-5:00
- Saturdays 12:00-12:45
- Saturdays 12:45-1:30
Session 2 Tuition $255
Session 2 classes meet for 15 weeks from January 3 – April 16
- Tuesdays 4:15-5:00
- Thursdays 4:15-5:00
- Saturdays 12:00-12:45
- Saturdays 12:45-1:30
For more information, please email Kayla DeShields at kdeshields@washingtonballet.org.
Pre-Ballet Division (ages 5 - 8)
Pre-Ballet Division
Ages 5–8
A nurturing and age-appropriate curriculum introduces children to the fundamental positions of classical ballet, musicality, and classroom etiquette while sharing the joy of dance.
Classes are held once a week.
Pre-Ballet 1: For children ages 5–6 years old. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of classical ballet movement, spatial concepts and musicality through creative learning. Children continue to explore basic dance principles in a creative, though progressively structured environment where ballet etiquette is first introduced. Learn More
Pre-Ballet 2: For children ages 6–7 years old. Students develop an understanding of classical ballet shapes and lines through center barre work while expanding their repertoire of movement and musical concepts. Children will build on the knowledge of movement concepts acquired in Pre-Ballet 1. Learn More
Pre-Ballet 3: For children ages 7–8 years old. This class offers a structured ballet setting with an emphasis on understanding classical ballet line, positions and port de bras movement while developing muscle memory that prepares the dancer for the Lower Division syllabus.Learn More
Pre-Ballet at NW Campus Schedule 2022.23
All NW Pre-Ballet classes take place at our Van Ness Studio, 4200 Wisc Ave NW
Registration for the 2022.23 School Year is now closed.
- All Pre-Ballet Classes will take place at 4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW
- Pre-Ballet students attend class one day a week
- The colors listed represents the time and day of class
Pre Ballet at NW Schedule
Pre-Ballet 1
(Age 5 by September 1)
Tuition: $1,061
- Tuesday (Yellow) 4:00-4:45pm
- Tuesday (Blue) 4:15pm-5:00pm
- Thursday (Silver) 3:45pm-4:30pm
- Friday (Green) 3:45pm-4:30pm
- Saturday (Red) 9:15am-10:00am
- Saturday (Orange) 12:00pm-12:45pm
Pre-Ballet 2
(Age 6 by September 1)
Tuition: $1,061
- Monday (Orange) 3:45pm-4:30pm
- Tuesday (Yellow) 4:45pm-5:30pm
- Wednesday (Red) 4:15pm-5:00pm
- Saturday (Purple) 10:00am-10:45am
- Saturday (Gold) 11:45am-12:30pm
Pre-Ballet 3
(Age 7 by September 1)
Tuition: $1,300
- Monday (Silver) 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Tuesday (Yellow) 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Tuesday (Gold) 5:30-6:30pm
- Saturday (Orange) 9:15am-10:15am
- Saturday (Red) 11:00am-12:00am
Boys 1 (Pre-Ballet 3, 1A, 1B)
- Saturday 12:30pm-1:30pm
For more information, please email school@washingtonballet.org.
Pre-Ballet at SE Campus Schedule 2022.23
All SE Creative Dance classes take place at THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202
- Pre-Ballet students attend class one day a week
Registration for the 2022.23 School Year is now closed.
Pre-Ballet at SE Schedule
Pre-Ballet 1
(Age 5 by September 1)
Tuition: $1,300
- Tuesday: 4:15-5:15pm
- Saturday: 9:00-10:00am
Pre-Ballet 2
(Age 6 by September 1)
Tuition: $1,300
- Thursday: 4:45-5:45pm
- Saturday: 10:00-11:00am
Pre-Ballet 3
(Age 7 by September 1)
Tuition: $1,300
- Tuesday: 5:15–6:15pm
- Saturday: 11:00-12:00pm
Boys 1 (Pre-Ballet 3 & Level 1)
- Monday: 6:30-7:30pm
We hope to reinstate daytime classes for our homeschool community (enrolling ages 5-7) in the spring semester! Please contact mwilliamson@washingtonballet.org to be added to our homeschool mailing list.
For more information, please email Kayla DeShields at kdeshields@washingtonballet.org.
Lower Division (ages 8-12)
Lower Division
Ages 8 – 12 by audition
Levels 1A – 3 focus on building a healthy and musical dancer through a strong foundation of classical ballet technique. Lower Division classes prepare the dancer for Upper Division classwork, pointe work and repertoire.
Class placement in the Lower Division is based on age and ability. Classes are held twice a week for Levels 1A – 2 and three times a week for Level 3.
Level 1A: For students 8-9 years old; attendance is twice a week.Learn More
Level 1B: For students 9-10 years old; attendance is twice a week.Learn More
Level 2: For students 10-11 years old; attendance is three times a week with longer class times.Learn More
Level 3: For students 11-12 years old; attendance is three times a week, two hours a class. Level 3 is the pre-pointe year with the introduction of pointe work and turns.Learn More
NW Lower Division Schedule 2022.23
NW classes take place at our NW Campus locations.
Lower Division at NW Schedule
Tuition $2,511
1A RED (Van Ness Studios)
- Monday 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Thursday 4:45pm-6:00pm
1A BLUE (Van Ness Studios)
- Monday 6:15pm-7:30pm
- Thursday 6:00pm-7:15pm
1A ORANGE (Van Ness Studios)
- Tuesday 6:00pm-7:15pm
- Saturday 10:30am-11:45am
1A YELLOW (Van Ness Studios)
- Wednesday 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Friday 4:30-5:45pm
1A GREEN (Van Ness Studios)
- Wednesday 6:15-7:30pm
- Friday 5:45-7:00pm
Level 1B (9-10 Year Olds)
Tuition $2,511
1B RED (Van Ness Studios)
- Monday 4:30pm-6:00pm
- Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm
1B BLUE (Van Ness Studios)
- Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm
1B PURPLE (Main Building)
- Tuesday 4:30pm-6:00pm
- Saturday 9:30am-11:00am
1B GREEN (Van Ness Studios)
- Wednesday 4:30pm-6:00pm
- Friday 4:30-6:00pm
1B YELLOW (Van Ness Studios)
- Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Friday 6:00-7:30pm
Level 2 (10-11 Years Olds)
Tuition $2,995
2 RED (Main Building)
- Monday 4:30pm-6:00pm
- Wednesday 4:30-6:00pm
- Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm
2 BLUE (Main Building)
- Monday 6:15pm-7:45pm
- Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm
- Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm
2 YELLOW (Main Building)
- Tuesday 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Friday 4:30-6:00pm
- Saturday 11:00-12:30
Level 3 (11-12 Years Olds)
Tuition $4,054
3 RED
- Monday 4:30pm-6:30pm (Main Building)
- Wednesday 4:30pm-6:30pm (Cathedral Commons)
- Thursday 4:30pm-6:30pm (Cathedral Commons)
3 BLUE
- Tuesday 4:30pm-6:30pm (Main Building)
- Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm (Main Building)
- Saturday 9:15-11:15 (Main Building)
Boys Program
Boys (Pre-Ballet 3, 1A, 1B, 2, 3)
- Saturday 12:30pm-1:30pm (Main Building) – Starts in Jan 2023
NOTE: Boys Class will not run during Nutcracker Rehearsal and Performance Periods.
For more information, please email school@washingtonballet.org.
SE Lower Division Schedule 2022.23
All SE Lower Division classes take place at THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202
Lower Division at SE Schedule
Tuition $2,511
1A RED
- Monday 4:45pm-6:00pm
- Wednesday 4:45pm-6:00pm
1A BLUE
- Wednesday 6:00pm-7:15pm
- Saturday 9:00-10:15pm
LEVEL 1B (9-10 Year Olds)
Tuition $2,511
1B RED
- Monday 4:45pm-6:16pm
- Wednesday 4:45pm-6:16pm
1B BLUE
- Thursday 5:00pm – 6:30pm
- Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm
LEVEL 2 (10-11 Years Olds)
Tuition $2,880
- Monday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Wednesday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Wednesday 7:15pm-8:15pm African Dance
- Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Thursday 6:30pm-7:00pm Conditioning
LEVEL 3 (11-12 Years Olds)
Tuition $4,054
- Tuesday 6:30pm-8:30pm Technique/Pointe
- Thursday 5:45pm-6:30pm Conditioning
- Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm Technique/Pointe
- Saturday 10:30-12:30 Technique/Pointe
- Saturday 1:30-2:30 Jazz
TEEN (Beginners aged 11+)
TEEN A Tuition $2,511
- Tuesday 7:30pm-8:45pm Technique
- Thursday 6:30pm-7:00pm Conditioning
- Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm Technique
- Thursday 8:00pm-9:00pm Jazz
TEEN B Tuition $2,704
- Thursday 5:45pm-6:30pm Conditioning
- Thursday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique
- Thursday 8:00pm-9:00pm Jazz
- Friday 7:30pm-8:30pm Pointe
- Saturday 1:45-3:00 Technique
For more information, please email Kayla DeShields at kdeshields@washingtonballet.org.
Teens at SE (ages 11-18)
Teens at THEARC
Ages 11 – 18
SE Campus Teen Schedule 2022.23
All classes take place at THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202
TEEN (Beginners aged 11+)
TEEN A Tuition $2,511
The Teen A class offers foundational ballet training to students ages 11 to 18 who are new to ballet or returning after some time away.
- Tuesday 7:30pm-8:45pm Technique
- Thursday 6:30pm-7:00pm Conditioning
- Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm Technique
- Thursday 8:00pm-9:00pm Jazz
TEEN B Tuition $2,704
Teen B builds on the technical foundation laid in the Lower Division. This class is an ideal fit for middle- and high-school aged students who wish to continue pursuing their ballet training with a less intense weekly commitment. Students in this level will take ballet, modern, and jazz classes, and may be invited to take pointe class as well.
- Thursday 5:45pm-6:30pm Conditioning
- Thursday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique
- Thursday 8:00pm-9:00pm Jazz
- Friday 7:30pm-8:30pm Pointe
- Saturday 1:45-3:00 Technique
For more information or placement in our Teen program, please email Kayla DeShields at kdeshields@washingtonballet.org.
Upper Division (ages 11-18)
Upper Division
Ages 11 – 18 by audition
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.
Classes are held four times a week for Level 4 and five times a week for Levels 5-8.
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.Learn More
Level 4B: For students 12-14 years old; attendance is four times a week for technique, pointe, repertoire, contemporary, or jazz.Learn More
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.Learn More
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.Learn More
Level 7 (NW Campus only): 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.Learn More
Level 8 (NW Campus only): For students 14-19 years old; attendance is five times per week (with optional once a month master class), technique with pointe, and supplemental classes.Learn More
NW Upper Division Schedule 2022.23
NW classes take place at our NW Campus locations.
Upper Division NW Schedule
Tuition $4,415
- Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique (Main Building)
- Monday 8:00pm-8:45pm Pointe (Main Building)
- Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique (Main Building)
- Wednesday 8:00pm-8:45pm Pointe (Main Building)
- Friday 6:30pm-7:45pm Technique (Main Building)
- Friday 7:45pm-8:15pm Conditioning (Main Building)
- Saturday 11:30am-12:45pm Technique (Main Building)
- Saturday 12:45pm-1:45pm Pointe (Main Building)
Level 4B
Tuition $4,415
- Tuesday 5:00pm-6:45pm Technique (Cathedral Commons)
- Tuesday 6:45pm-7:45pm Pointe (Cathedral Commons)
- Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique (Main Building)
- Wednesday 8:00pm-8:45pm Pointe (Main Building)
- Thursday 6:45pm-8:00pm Technique (Cathedral Commons)
- Thursday 8:00pm-8:45pm Contemporary (Cathedral Commons)
- Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique (Cathedral Commons)
- Friday 6:30pm-7:15pm Pointe (Cathedral Commons)
Level 5
Tuition $5,371
- Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique (Cathedral Commons)
- Monday 8:00pm-8:45pm Pointe/Repertoire (Cathedral Commons)
- Tuesday 6:30pm-7:45pm Technique (Main Building)
- Tuesday 7:45pm-8:45pm Pointe/Repertoire (Main Building)
- Wednesday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique (Main Building)
- Wednesday 7:45pm-8:45pm Pointe (Main Building)
- Thursday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique (Main Building)
- Thursday 7:45pm-8:45pm Pointe/Repertoire (Main Building)
- Saturday 9:30am-11:15am Technique (Main Building)
- Saturday 11:15am-12:15pm Pointe/Repertoire (Main Building)
- Saturday 12:15pm-1:15pm Contemporary (Main Building)
Level 6
Tuition $5,829
- Tuesday 6:15pm-8:00pm Technique/Pointe, (Main Building)
- Tuesday 8:00pm-8:45pm Repertoire (Main Building)
- Wednesday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique (Main Building)
- Wednesday 7:45pm-8:45pm Pointe (Main Building)
- Thursday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique/Pointe (Main Building)
- Thursday 7:45pm-8:45pm Modern (Main Building)
- Friday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique (Main Building)
- Friday 7:45pm-8:30pm Pointe (Main Building)
- Saturday 9:30am-11:15am Technique (Main Building)
- Saturday 11:15am-12:15pm Pointe (Main Building)
- Saturday 12:15pm-1:15pm Contemporary (Main Building)
Level 7
Tuition $5,886
- Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique (Main Building)
- Monday 8:00pm-8:45pm Pointe/Repertoire (Main Building)
- Tuesday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique (Main Building)
- Tuesday 7:45pm-8:45pm Pointe/Repertoire (Main Building)
- Wednesday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique (Main Building)
- Wednesday 7:45pm-8:45pm Pas de deux (Main Building)
- Thursday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique/Pointe (Main Building
- Thursday 7:45pm-8:45pm Contemporary (Main Building)
- Saturday 9:30am-11:15am Technique/Pointe (Cathedral Commons)
- Saturday 11:30am-1:00pm Contemporary (Cathedral Commons)
- Saturday 1:30pm-2:45pm Repertoire (Cathedral Commons)
Level 8
Tuition $6,219
- Monday 4:45pm-6:15pm Technique (Cathedral Commons)
- Monday 6:15pm-7:15pm Pointe/Rep (Cathedral Commons)
- Monday 7:30pm-8:45pm Contemporary Rep (Cathedral Commons)
- Tuesday 5:15pm-7:00pm Technique/Pointe (Cathedral Commons)
- Tuesday 7:00pm-8:30pm Contemporary Rep/Pas de deux (Cathedral Commons)
- Wednesday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique/Pointe (Main Building)
- Wednesday 7:45pm-8:45pm Pas de deux (Main Building)
- Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm Technique/Pointe (Cathedral Commons)
- Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm Composition (Cathedral Commons)
- Saturday 9:30am-11:15am Technique/Pointe (Cathedral Commons)
- Saturday 11:30am-1:00pm Repertoire (Cathedral Commons)
- Saturday 1:15pm-2:45pm Repertoire (Cathedral Commons)
Boys Program
- Monday(Levels 4A-8) 6:30-8:45pm (Main Building)
- Tuesday (Levels 4A-8) 7:45pm-8:45pm (Main Building)
- Wednesday (Levels 4A-8) 7:45pm-8:45pm Pas de deux (Main Building)
- Saturday (Levels 4B-8) 11:15am-12:15pm (Cathedral Commons)
For more information, please email school@washingtonballet.org.
SE Upper Division Schedule 2022.23
All SE classes take place at THEARC,1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202
Audition for SE Programs
Upper Division SE Schedule
Level 4
Tuition $4,415
Level 4A
- Monday 6:00pm-6:30pm Conditioning
- Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique
- Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm Pointe
- Wednesday 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique
- Wednesday 7:45pm-8:30pm Pointe
- Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm Jazz
- Saturday 10:15am-11:45am Technique
- Saturday 11:45am-12:45pm Pointe
Level 4B
- Monday 6:00pm-6:30pm Conditioning
- Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique
- Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm Pointe
- Tuesday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm Modern
- Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm Jazz
- Saturday 10:15am-11:45am Technique
- Saturday 11:45am-12:45pm Pointe
- Saturday 12:45pm-1:45pm Variations
Level 5
Tuition $5,371
- Monday 6:00pm-6:30pm Conditioning
- Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique
- Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm Pointe
- Tuesday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm Modern
- Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique
- Wednesday 8:00pm-9:00pm Pointe
- Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm Jazz
- Saturday 12:30pm-2:00pm Technique
- Saturday 2:00pm-3:00pm Variations
Level 6
Tuition $5,829
- Monday 6:00pm-6:30pm Conditioning
- Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique
- Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm Pointe
- Tuesday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm Modern
- Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm Technique
- Wednesday 8:00pm-9:00pm Pointe
- Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm Technique
- Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm Pointe
- Friday 7:30pm-8:30pm Jazz
- Saturday (With NW Campus) TBD
- Saturday (With NW Campus) TBD
For more information, please email Kayla DeShields at kdeshields@washingtonballet.org.
Professional Training Division (ages 15+)
Professional Training Division
Acceptance by audition/invitation
All PTD classes take place at our NW Campus locations.
Professional Track Program A (PTPA)
PTPA is designed to prepare students ages 15*-18 for a professional career in ballet by refining the classical foundation and honing artistry. The Professional Track Program A (PTPA) is an audition/invitation-only, upper-level program with classes Monday-Friday, classes beginning alternately 9:30 or 11:15 to 5:00 or 7:00 and Saturdays 11:30-5:00. Learn More
Tuition $7,050
*Students 14 years of age may be considered for PTPA if they and their family live in the DMV area.
Professional Track Program B (PTPB)
PTPB is a comprehensive program for students ages 15*-18 who aspire to the next level and for students planning to continue dance in college. The Professional Track Program B (PTPB) is an audition/invitation-only, upper-level program with classes Monday-Friday, 3:30-7:30PM, Saturdays from 9:30-5:00. Learn More
Tuition $6,760
*Students 14 years of age may be considered for PTPB if they and their family live in the DMV area.
Trainee Program
Dancers, ages 17-19*, with a demonstrated passion for a professional career in ballet may be invited to audition for the Trainee Program by the artistic staff of The Washington Ballet. Students in PTPA and summer students are considered for this level, as are dancers at international competitions where our artistic staff may judge. Learn More
Performance opportunities include consideration for Company productions and studio company performances.
Learn about our Professional Training Division Faculty.
Tuition $5,891
*Dancers over the age of 19 who are interested in our Trainee program should email school@washingtonballet.org for more information.
Men’s Program in PTD (Professional Training Division)
Under the direction of international master teacher and coach Rinat Imaev, TWSB Men’s Program prepares young male dancers ages 15 and up for a career in classical and contemporary ballet.Learn More
Male PTD students will attend men’s technique class with Trainees and Studio Company members.
In addition to the regular classes of each level, male students will also train in the following: Strength training, partnering skills, men’s classical repertory, jumps, and turns.
Male PTD students will attend men’s technique class with Trainees and Studio Company members.
Assessment and Auditions for the Professional Training Division
A student may request to be assessed for the Professional Training Division during their participation in the Summer Intensive, or send a video audition for consideration. After video submission, a visit may be arranged during which they will be assessed in person.
Students are invited into the Trainee Program after a minimum of one season during the school year or Summer Intensive (exceptions can be made for extraordinary talent).
For video auditions please use the following guidelines:
The recorded video should NO LONGER THAN 10 minutes and include the following in your audition:
- Introduction: name, age, years and place of study.
- Only one side of combinations at the barre include: plies, battement tendu, adagio, grand battement.
- In center (ladies on pointe): adagio, pirouettes en dehors and dedans, petit allegro, grand allegro, and a variation of choice.
- Gentlemen include: tour en l’air (single or double depending on your age and ability level) and allegro that includes beats and grand pirouettes.
To register for a video audition please click here. At step #4, please choose the VIDEO option. Audition results will be sent by email.
For more information, please email school@washingtonballet.org.
International Students
International Students
Auditions
International students may audition via a video for the 5 week Summer Intensive at which they may be considered for the Professional Training Division (PTD) beginning in September of each year and ending in May. Attending the 5 week program will allow our artistic team time to fully evaluate candidates for the full year program. Alternatively, students are able to discern if TWSB is a good personal fit.
Recorded audition should be NO LONGER THAN 10 minutes and include the following in your audition:
Introduction: name, age, years and place of study. Only one side of combinations at the barre include: plies, battement tendu, adagio, grand battement. In center (ladies on pointe) adagio, pirouettes en dehors and dedans, petit allegro, grand allegro and a variation of choice. Gentlemen include tour en l’air (single or double depending on your age and ability level) and allegro that includes beats and grand pirouettes.
To register for the video audition please click here. At step #4, please choose the VIDEO option. Audition results will be sent by email.
Student VISA
The Washington School of Ballet does offer a F-1 student visa.
Once an international student is accepted we will ask for specific information including a photo of the student’s passport. Our administrative offices will then provide an I-20 form from the SEVIS system and include information about where to go online to pay the I-901 fee ($350, this may vary by country) for the student visa. Once the I-901 fee is paid online, an accepted student may contact the US Consulate for an appointment. The processing time varies from country to country.
Student Housing
The Washington School of Ballet does not offer student housing. Students in our Professional Training Division (PTD) reside in shared apartments near the school. TWSB is located in a lovely neighborhood with many apartments that will allow a nine-month lease and will provide a lease for each student individually. It is important to note that a lease is a binding contract; the rent must be paid even if a student leaves the school. The lease agreement is between the apartment management and the student’s family. TWSB does not handle lease agreements but our staff will provide contact information for nearby apartments that enjoy housing our students. All suggested buildings are a short walk to the school. Our neighborhood offers many amenities with easy shopping so that our students do not need to use daily public transportation.
Student Medical Insurance
All students at TWSB must have medical insurance. There are many options available online. Be sure that you choose a plan that covers hospital emergency room visits.
For more information, please email school@washingtonballet.org.