Student Performance Opportunities
About Performance Opportunities
About Performance Opportunities
The Washington School of Ballet provides the highest level of dance training through a technique-centered curriculum carefully constructed to prepare the next generation of dancers with the technique and artistry required of a professional dancer.
Age appropriate performance opportunities are thoughtfully introduced as students move through the curriculum. Performances provide an invaluable experience, from gleaning the benefits of achieving a goal with one’s peers, to building confidence by performing in front of an audience. TWSB offers appropriate performance opportunities that balance the benefits of performance with the importance of training. These performances, and the preparations that go along with them, are designed to maintain the progression of learning, while still giving opportunities to celebrate dancer achievements in front of an audience.
Performance opportunities include class observations, showings, showcases, a cumulative end-of-year Spring Performance, Community Engagement appearances, and opportunities to participate in The Washington Ballet company productions such as The Nutcracker, held at the historic Warner Theatre.
Please note, not all performance opportunities are available for all levels. Student enrollment must be in good standing and students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance rate in classes to participate in performances.
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School Year Productions
Creative Dance and Pre-Ballet
For our youngest dancers in Creative Dance and Pre-Ballet, TWSB holds seasonal class observations and showings. These are wonderful opportunities for parents and caretakers to celebrate their dancer’s achievements while introducing dancers to an audience in a familiar setting.
Students in Pre-Ballet 3 are invited to audition for The Washington Ballet’s company production of The Nutcracker.
Lower & Upper Division
Depending on level, performance opportunities for students in the Lower and Upper Divisions include: class observations, showcases, end-of-year Spring Performance, Community Engagement appearances, and opportunities to audition for Professional Training Division productions and The Washington Ballet company productions.
Classes in the Lower and Upper Divisions hold seasonal class observations where parents and students can celebrate progress with minimal interruptions to learning progressions.
Upper Division students at the SE Campus have the opportunity to audition for the SE Campus Performance Ensemble which gives students the opportunity to learn and rehearse choreography. Ensemble members may appear at select THEARC Resident Partner events facilitated by TWB’s Community Engagement department.
Level 7 & 8 students have the opportunity to perform in seasonal showcases held in-studio. These showcases offer advanced students an opportunity to build artistry and assimilate their technique into repertoire appropriate for their level. Showcases also offer students opportunities to present student-created compositions and choreography.
All Lower and Upper Division students are encouraged to participate in our annual end-of-year Spring Performance. Rehearsals are held from the late winter through spring and sign-up is generally announced late-January. To minimize learning disruptions, rehearsals may be held outside of regularly scheduled class time. Rehearsal time does not replace class time; students are expected to attend their regular classes in addition to rehearsals. There is a participation fee associated with Spring Performance that helps to cover the additional faculty hours for rehearsals and performances, theater rental, professional production support, and more.
All rehearsals and performances are mandatory. During the week of the Performance, there will be mandatory tech and dress rehearsals. It is imperative that all students are in attendance for these final rehearsals. Make sure to check field trip, mandatory school events and schedules in advance! Failure to attend mandatory tech and dress rehearsals will lead to the future loss of performance opportunities.
Students in the Lower and Upper Divisions are also invited to audition for The Washington Ballet’s company production of The Nutcracker. Other opportunities to audition may be available depending on seasonal programming.
Trainee Program Performances
Students enrolled in TWSB’s prestigious Trainee Program have a full and complete understanding of classical ballet technique. At this point in the curriculum, emphasis is placed on developing artistry, building repertoire, and gaining company experience as dancers are on the cusp of starting their professional careers.
All Trainee Program students participate in seasonal studio showcases. These performances feature a range of classical repertoire, alongside new works in contemporary choreography and are held in TWB’s gorgeous England white-box studio.
Trainees 1’s and select Trainee 2 and Junior Trainee students will participate in highly visible Community Engagement performances and appearances held across the District of Columbia. Dancers act as ambassadors for The Washington Ballet and as ambassadors for the artistry of ballet when they appear in these public appearances.
Trainee Program students also perform in an annual Spring Performance which is a fully-produced theatrical production. A display of classical and contemporary pieces, the Spring Performance features student excellence with the highest caliber of training, technique and artistry.
Trainee Program dancers play an integral part in The Washington Ballet’s company production of The Nutcracker. Mandatory participation in this production requires weekend rehearsals outside of class time and provides an invaluable experience of participating in a professional production.
Additional opportunities to perform with the company may be offered to Trainee 1’s throughout the season depending on company programming. These offers may also be extended to dancers in Trainee 2 and Junior Trainee programs if the company season requires it.
Ad hoc performance opportunities may present through the year and will be communicated when confirmed. These opportunities are not mandatory but highly recommended for the continued development of dancers in the Trainee Program.
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TWB Company Productions
The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Enrolled students at each campus, in levels Pre-Ballet 3 and up, may audition for TWB company production of The Nutcracker. Auditions for The Nutcracker are held at the beginning of each school year in September. Rehearsals are run by TWB repetiteurs and casting is determined by both the repetiteurs and the TWB artistic team. Depending on the cast size or other changes to the production, not every auditioning student may be cast. Students given a role must be available every weekend after the fall audition until the last scheduled show. Please note that show dates may change from year-to-year. Families with travel plans for any weekend, including Thanksgiving or Christmas are encouraged to choose another year for their student to audition.
Other Seasonal TWB Company Productions
Lower and Upper level students may be considered for other company productions. Students for these productions may be selected based on class level, costume restraints, requirements from the company and other criteria. These selections are made by the TWB artistic team.
Student Information for The Nutcracker
2025.26 Nutcracker Audition Information will be available in mid-July, 2025
2024 Student Auditions for The Nutcracker
The Washington Ballet’s 2024 production of The Nutcracker runs Nov 30 – Dec 29, 2024
Student Auditions are Sept 28 & 29, 2024
Audition results will be announced 10/2/2024 before 11:00pm via the email used to register for the audition.
Participation Information
- Auditions are open to students who are enrolled in 2024.25 School Year programs at our NW and SE campuses in levels Pre-Ballet 3, Lower Division levels 1a, 1b, 2, 3, and Upper Division levels 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8.
- Teen program students who have the appropriate level of training for the available roles may be invited to audition by the Principal of the SE Campus.
- Trainee Program participation is mandatory and audition or casting information will be communicated to those levels directly. Trainee Program students do not need to register for the audition.
- Auditions are level-specific and cannot be rescheduled. If a student is unable to participate in the audition, they will not be cast.
- Students should only audition if they are available for all rehearsals and performances. This includes rehearsals and performances that take place over Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
- Casting is determined by both the TWB repetiteurs and the TWB artistic team. Depending on the cast size or other changes to the production, not every auditioning student may be cast.
- If your child plans to participate they must be present at auditions, ALL following rehearsal weekends, and for tech and dress rehearsals at each theater. Please note that student enrollment must be in good standing and students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance rate in classes to participate in performances. Please see the below schedule (subject to change).
Parent Meetings
Parent orientation session – Friday, September 6 at 7:00pm online. This meeting is for all families interested in the Nutcracker. All enrolled students in eligible levels will receive an email from dglover@washingtonballet.org by the end of the day on 9/5 with the meeting link. Did you miss the orientation? Don’t worry! We’ll post notes here after the meeting. (log into the Student Resources page to see the full video of the session). Expand for Meeting Notes
General Information
The Nutcracker is a TWB company production. Although the school is very involved, the TWB artistic team is in charge of casting and production decisions.
Roles – Roles are decided by numerous company and faculty members. Decisions are based on ability for specific choreography and size appropriate to the role and costume. Roles are not given based on class level.
Act One Roles, pick up at Intermission approx. 45 min after start of show:
Party Children including Fritz, Mice, Soldiers, Dolls, Bunnies, Equestrian and Snow Angels
Act Two Roles with pick up at one hour 15 min after start of show:
Mushrooms, Bees, Flower Pages, Butterflies
Act Two Roles included in Finale pick up at end of the show:
Flower Pages, Chinese (includes Fishtail and Fisher Boy), Frontier and Clowns
Casts – This year, there are 35 shows. There are multiple casts, named for jewels, and each of these casts are assigned to show dates. Each cast has several “alternates”. When a child is sick in one cast, their alternate in another cast is called to replace the sick child. Casting for 2024 will be announced by Nov. 6 (subject to change). Only the artistic team may replace an alternate, parents may not contact other alternates to perform in place of their child.
Purchasing Tickets: Do not purchase tickets until you know your child’s specific performance dates. Purchase tickets here: https://www.washingtonballet.org/events/the-nutcracker-20th-anniversary/
Our ticketing department will reserve seats from the general public to be released after we announce final casting. They will also create a discount code for our families which you can share. Ticket questions: tickets@washingtonballet.org
Siblings – our staff will try their best to overlap casts for siblings. Our system recognizes siblings by account. If you have multiple children enrolled be sure that you do not have two accounts or the students will not be recognized as siblings.
Where do I register for the audition? https://campscui.active.com/orgs/TheWashingtonBallet?season=3511335&session=63924836
Where do I see audition results: You will be emailed audition results via your ACTIVE account email
- Audition registration is open Sep 6 – 20. Auditions are Sep 28-29.
- Audition results are emailed by 11pm Wed, Oct 2.
How do I prepare my child for the audition and results – Whatever role they receive, you can help your child by being excited about it. Each role is special and important. If your child is not cast, let them know that this is not a reflection of their training or their potential. They gave it their best shot and they will have other opportunities to perform during their school year.
Rehearsals – Please note that you can help your student process the rehearsals by asking them about the rehearsals, demonstrating what they learning. Rehearsals for professional productions can be tedious for a child. Please encourage your child to always pay attention especially when their alternate is rehearsing; this perspective is so helpful.
What we can and cannot do – We are unable to take carpool requests and we cannot change casts to accommodate friend groups. We will do our best to accommodate siblings, but please keep in mind that casting and productions are complicated and not every schedule may align. You can help your student by reminding them that they will make new friends and these rehearsals and shows are a really special opportunity for your student to make connections and have a truly amazing experience on stage.
Volunteers- At each performance we will have about 110 students on stage. We need 12-15 volunteers per performance. If you are interested in being a volunteer for one of your child’s shows please attend the Volunteer Meeting in October (date/time will be posted on our website).
Rules and Participation Agreement 2024 –
- All rehearsals, both in the studio and at the theater, are mandatory. We cannot accommodate vacation requests. There are a few rehearsals that require your student to be released early from school on specific dates. We will get that information to you as soon as we can.
- Dismissal for absences or tardiness
- Roles and casts are not able to be altered. You may not “switch” roles or request an alternate for any assigned dates.
- Please find additional information via the link above. Read carefully!
Open Q&A from Participants
How many casts do we have? 3-6 casts depending on how many children audition and the needs of the production.
What levels may be considered for each role –
PB3- Mushroom and Bee
1A- Bee, Snow Angel, Party, Mouse
1B- Snow Angel, Mouse, Party, Flower Page, Little Fishtail, Fisher Boy
2- Doll (that come out of the tree), Soldier, Flower Page, Party, Little Fishtail, Fisher Boy
3-Soldier, Party, Doll, Flower Page, Clown, Fritz
4a-Soldier, Valley Forge Bunny (with Soldiers), Clown
4b- Valley Forge Bunny, Clown, Little Butterfly
5- Valley Forge Bunny, Little Butterfly, Frontier Girl
6- Little Butterfly, Frontier Girl, Equestrian (horse in battle scene)
7-Frontier Girl, Equestrian (horse in battle scene)
8- Frontier, Chinese Umbrella Girl, Clara’s Girl Friend
What are auditions like? Students will be dropped off at the entrance to the main building at 3515 Wisconsin Ave and picked up at the same entrance. Our staff will greet you and direct the students to the studio immediately inside the entrance where they will check in and receive an audition number. Older students will assist younger students as we move from the check-in room to the audition room on the first floor. Our team is super friendly and will teach choreography to the students first and then audition groups of about 4 at a time. Older students will go to a warmup class first where choreography will be introduced. They will then move to the audition studio and be ready to go.
Audition results will be posted by 11pm on the Wednesday following auditions. If your child has received a role you will then be able to click on the rehearsal schedule that will show you the specific day and times for the given role.
Do parents wait outside during auditions – Yes, we’ll have older students and faculty to help inside. They will be dismissed at the front door.
What if we’ve already made vacation plans? – Being a part of this production is an amazing experience, but it does require a full commitment. If you already have travel plans for this year, please choose another year to participate when your child can fully commit. Last year we had a family leave after Christmas which left the alternates to pick up those shows in addition to their own schedule. This is not fair to all the families who do fully commit. Alternates should only be called in case of emergency such as illness.
Rehearsal times – Our staff has attempted to schedule rehearsals at times that do not conflict with regular classes but with multiple levels within a role this is almost an impossible task. If your child is called to a rehearsal that conflicts with class time you may choose to decline the role this year. You may also ask your Principal if make-up classes can be arranged.
When are we called to the theater? – Call Time is one hour prior to show time. If your child’s performance is at 7m Call Time is at 6pm. Students should all be signed in at the theatre within 5 minutes of Call Time. Students who are only in Act One will be released at Intermission, aprox. 45 min after the start of the show. Students in the opening of Act Two will be released about 1.25 hours after the start of the show. Students in the Finale scene will be released at the end of the performance.
Do schools usually let the children out early for early call-times? Yes
Are there changes to the roles this year? There are small changes that may affect numbers of the roles. Most anticipated updates are in the costumes and props.
Rehearsals – both Saturdays and Sundays. 1-2 hours per day. Once roles are cast, you will be able to see your schedule via the Parent Portal by 11pm on the Wednesday after the auditions.
What if my child is sick – If your child is sick, please let us know immediately. Unfortunately, if a child is unable to participate in multiple rehearsals, they will be unable to catch up with the choreography and may be released from the show. We do not have the ability to “make up” rehearsals.
What happens if we are watching the show, do we have to get a ticket for our child to see Act Two if we pick up at Intermission- Parents who are in the audience may leave their child backstage for the entire show and pick up immediately at the end of the show (young children become anxious if parents are late for pick-up). Please discuss your plans with your child at drop off prior to the show. Make sure you are clear that you are picking up at the end of the show and not at the usual pick-up time. If you have a child who is released at intermission and would like to see Act Two you must purchase a seat. Our ticketing department will reserve seats from the general public to be released after we announce final casting. They will also create a discount code for our families which you can share.
More questions: email dglover@washingtonballet.org
SAVE THE DATE – Dec 8 for the Nutcracker Tea!
This special event is held at the Waldorf Astoria and directly benefits The Washington School of Ballet’s Tuition Assistance and Scholarship initiative. Find out more about what you can enjoy here: https://www.washingtonballet.org/events/the-nutcracker-tea-party-2024/
Parent Volunteer Meeting – will be October 23 at 7:00pm via Microsoft Teams. This meeting is for all parents of cast members who sign up to volunteer at performances.
Questions? dglover@washingtonballet.org
Audition Registration
Audition registration for enrolled students opens via ACTIVE on Sept 6 at 12:00pm and closes Sept 20. The Registration Link has been sent to the primary and secondary guardian emails for all eligible levels. If you cannot find your email with the link, please email school@washingtonballet.org. Early or late registrations will not be accepted. Trainee Program (T1, T2, JrT) students do not need to register for the audition, but are required to attend. There is no cost to audition for The Nutcracker.
2024 Nutcracker Audition Dates
Location: Main Building 3515 Wisc Ave NW
Sat, Sept 28 – Auditions Boys/Men Level Pre-Ballet 3 – Level 8 and Trainee Program (T1, T2, JrT), Women Levels 6-8 and Trainee Program (T1, T2, JrT).
Sun, Sept 29 – Auditions Girls/Women Levels Pre-Ballet 3 – Level 5
Nutcracker Audition Results Announced Wed 10/2 by 11:00 PM via the email used in your audition registration
Parents are asked to drop off at check-in time and pick up at the end of Audition time at the main entrance at 3515 Wisconsin Ave.
Boys/Men only attend the audition on September 28, not class level on September 29.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Level 6, 7, 8, and Junior Trainees – Women’s Roles
Check-in 4:00-4:15
Audition 4:30-5:30
BOYS/MEN, ALL LEVELS PB3 TO LEVEL 8 AND TRAINEE PROGRAM MEN
Check-in 4:15-4:30
Audition 4:45-6:30
Trainee 1 and Trainee 2 – Women’s and Men’s Roles, TRAINEE PROGRAM MEN ALSO ATTEND
Check-in 5:15-5:45
Audition 6:30-8:00
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Pre-Ballet 3 – Girl’s Roles
Check-in between 3:15-3:45
Audition 4:00-5:30
Level 1A – Girl’s Roles
Check-in between 2:30-2:45
Audition 3:00-4:30
Level 1B – Girl’s Roles
Check-in between 1:00-1:15
Audition 1:30-3:15
Level 2 – Girl’s Roles
Check-in between 11:45-12;00
Audition 12:15-2:00
Level 3 & Invited SE Teens – Girl’s Roles
Check-in 10:45-11:00
Audition 11:15-1:00
Level 4A – Women’s Roles
Check-in 9:45-10:00
Audition 10:15-12:00
Level 4B, Level 5 – Women’s Roles
Check-in 8:45-9:00
Audition 9:15-11:00
2024 Nutcracker Rehearsal Dates
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Weekend 1 – Sat, 10/5 – Sun, 10/6
NO REHEARSALS – Sat, 10/12 – Sun, 10/13
Weekend 2 – Sat, 10/19 – Sun, 10/20
Weekend 3 – Sat, 10/26 – Sun, 10/27
Weekend 4 – Sat, 11/2 – Sun, 11/3 – Performance Casts for 2024 will be announced by Nov. 6 (subject to change)
Weekend 5 – Sat, 11/9 – Sun, 11/10
Weekend 6 – Sat, 11/16 – Sun, 11/17
Weekend 7 – Sat, 11/23 – Sun, 11/24
TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS – THE WARNER THEATER
Tue, 11/25 – Fri, 11/29
PERFORMANCES – THE WARNER THEATER
Sat, 11/30 – Sun, 12/29
Nutcracker Info & Tickets
Student Auditions for the Company Season
2025.26 Season Audition Information will be available in mid-July, 2025
2025 Student Auditions for Alice (in wonderland)
Alice (in wonderland) will be performed at Capital One Hall April 24-27, 2025. Auditions take place on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Learn more about Alice (in wonderland) HERE.
Audition Information
General Audition Information
Auditions are open to students in good standing* who are enrolled in 2024.25 School Year programs at our NW and SE campuses.
The children’s cast have specific height and level requirements. Please read requirements carefully before registering. Note that there are a limited number of roles. Not every auditioning student will be cast.
Casting is determined by both the repetiteurs and the artistic team. Depending on the cast size or other changes to the production, not every auditioning student may be cast.
Auditions are level-specific and cannot be rescheduled. If a student is unable to participate in the audition, they will not be cast. Students who are cast must be present at ALL the following rehearsal weekends and all scheduled tech and dress rehearsals, and all performance dates.
*Good Standing qualifies as being up to date on all payments, and students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance rate in classes.
Important Registration Dates
Registration will open on January 10th at 12 am and close on January 23rd at 11:59 pm. Registration will be through our ACTIVE system. Registration is required to audition. There is no additional cost to audition.
Sign-up HERE starting January 10
Spring Performance Conflict for Students: Spring Performance rehearsals for NW Level 1A, 1B, 2 & 3, and SE Level 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5 & 6 overlap with ALICE rehearsals. Students must choose to participate in either ALICE or Spring Performance. They will not be eligible to participate in both productions.
Audition Date and Location
Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Main Building (3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016).
Audition Times, Levels, and *Height Requirements
*Due to costume sizing, students must meet the height ranges in addition to the level requirements to audition.
Levels 1A, 1B, 2, 3 within height range
- Check in: 9:30-10:00 am
- Audition: 10:00-11:30 am
- Heights: 3’11”-4’11”
Levels 3 & 4A, 4B within height range
- Check in: 11:30-12:00 pm
- Audition: 12:00-1:00 pm
- Heights: 3’11”-4’6″
Levels 5, 6,7 within height range
- Check in: 1:00-1:30 pm
- Audition: 1:30-2:30 pm
- Heights: 4’2″-5’1″
Level 8 by invitation only.
Note: Due to costume sizing, students must meet the specified height and level requirements to audition. For students in Level 3, if you are between the heights of 4’7”-4’11”, please attend the earlier audition time. If you are a Level 3 student who is between the heights 3’11”-4’6”, you will attend the 12 pm audition.
Rehearsal & Performance Dates
Rehearsal & Performance Dates
Mandatory Rehearsals
*dates are tentative and subject to change.
- Saturday, February 22, 2025 (certain roles)
- Monday 2/24, Wednesday 2/26, and Friday 2/28 4pm-6:15pm (certain roles)
- Monday 3/3, Wednesday 3/5, and Friday 3/7 4pm-6:15pm (certain roles)
- Saturday, March 15, 2025 by role between 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- Saturday, March 22, 2025 by role between 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- Saturday, March 29, 2025 by role between 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- Saturday, April 5, 2025 by role between 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- April 7 – April 11, 2025 (Rehearsals with Company TBD afternoons)
- Saturday, April 12, 2025 by role between 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- Sunday, April 13, 2025 time TBD
- *April 14 – April 18, 2025 (Rehearsals with Company TBD afternoons)
- Saturday, April 19, 2025 by role between 3:00pm – 7:00pm
*These rehearsals are during the School’s Spring Break. If you are unable to attend this rehearsal period, please do not audition.
Performances
Capital One Hall April 24-27, 2025
We aim to release ticket & performance information when casting is released
Parent Information Session & Important Information
- Parent Information Session: Held via Teams on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7 pm (updated on January 6, 2025). Link to the meeting is to be posted on the password protected Student Resources page. (password protected)
- Casting Decisions: Casting is determined by the repetiteurs and the artistic team. Roles are limited, and not all auditioning students will be cast. Casting will be sent out by Friday, January 31th
- Rehearsals & Performances: Attendance is mandatory for all scheduled rehearsal weekends, technical and dress rehearsals, and performance dates.
- If a student is unable to audition or participate in the required dates, they cannot be cast.
- Spring Performance Conflict for Students: Spring Performance rehearsals for NW Level 1A, 1B, 2 & 3, and SE Level 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5 & 6 overlap with ALICE rehearsals. Students must choose to participate in either ALICE or Spring Performance. They will not be eligible to participate in both productions.
- Tickets: We aim to have student performance dates and ticket information when casting is released.
- Good Standing: Students must maintain a minimum of 80% class attendance and be up to date on all payments.
Spring Performance
2025.26 Spring Performance information will be available in mid-July, 2025
2025 Student Sign-up for the SE Campus Spring Performance
The SE Campus Spring Performance will be May 31, 2025 at THEARC. Sign-ups open on January 10, 2025.
The SE Campus Spring Performance is the exciting culmination of a year of hard work by our dedicated students! It will be a celebration of dance including a special ballet staging as well as performances from our modern, jazz, and contemporary classes.
Sign-up Information
Important Registration Dates
Spring Performance sign-up will open January 10, 2025 at 12:00am and close February 7, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Sign-up HERE starting January 10
Sign-Up Fees: $170 ($100 performance fee + $70 costume fee)
The performance fee helps cover production costs, and the costume fee provides costumes for the show. Students will wear the costumes in the performance and keep them afterward.
ALICE Conflict: Spring Performance rehearsals for SE Level 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5 & 6 overlap with ALICE rehearsals. Students must choose to participate in either ALICE or Spring Performance. They will not be eligible to participate in both productions.
General Sign-up Information
- Sign-up for the 2025 SE Campus Spring Performance is open to students in good standing* who are enrolled in 2024.25 School Year programs at our SE campus in Pre-Ballet 3, Lower Division levels, 1a, 1b, 2, 3, and Teen Program. Upper Division levels 4a, 4b, 5, and 6 have mandatory participation and will automatically be signed up.
- Tickets for the SE Campus Spring Performance will go on sale by April 1.
- TWSB has the right to decide if the student has missed too many rehearsals; this may be cause for non-participation.
*Good Standing qualifies as being up to date on all payments, and students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance rate in classes.
2025 Spring Performance Rehearsal & Performance Dates
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will take place on Saturday and some Sunday afternoons from February – May.
For a detailed rehearsal schedule, please visit the “SE Spring Performance 2025” tab on the Student Resources page.
Tech and Dress Rehearsals at THEARC
Tue, May 27 – Fri, May 30 – (time/dates tbd)
Performances at THEARC
Sat, May 31 – 2 shows: TBD times
All dancers will perform in all shows.
2025 Student Sign-up for the NW Campus Spring Performance
The NW Campus Spring Performance will run May 31-Jun 1 at THEARC. Sign-ups open on January 10, 2025.
The NW Campus Spring Performance is the culmination of a year filled with an incredible amount of hard work, dedication, and passion. Join us in celebration of the leaps and bounds these young dancers have made by enthusiastically applauding their achievements as they dance on stage with their peers.
Sign-up Information
Important Registration Dates & Fees
Spring Performance sign-up will open January 10, 2025 at 12:00am and close February 7, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Sign-up HERE starting January 10
Sign-up Fees: The performance fee helps cover production costs, and the costume fee provides costumes for the show. Students will wear the costumes in the performance and keep them afterward.
- Levels 1a-3: $175 ($125 performance fee + $50 costume fee)
- Levels 4a-7: $195 ($125 performance fee + $70 costume fee)
- Level 8: $225 ($125 performance fee + $100 costume fee)
ALICE Conflict for Lower Division Students: Spring Performance rehearsals for Level 1A, 1B, 2 & 3 overlap with ALICE rehearsals. Students must choose to participate in either ALICE or Spring Performance. They will not be eligible to participate in both productions.
General Sign-up Information
- Sign-up for the 2025 NW Campus Spring Performance is open to students in good standing* who are enrolled in 2024.25 School Year programs at our NW campus in Lower Division levels 1a, 1b, 2, 3, and Upper Division levels 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8. (Trainee Program students do not sign up, they will automatically participate.)
- All students who sign up will be assigned to a cast. Once casting is assigned, we cannot take requests to change your child’s performance day and time. All students must be available for all performances in case another student becomes ill or injured.
- Tickets will go on sale by April 1.
- TWSB has the right to decide if the student has missed too many rehearsals; this may be cause for non-participation. The performance fee is non -refundable .
*Good Standing qualifies as being up to date on all payments, and students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance rate in classes.
2025 Spring Performance Rehearsal & Performance Dates
Upper Division Rehearsals
Upper Division levels have built-in class rehearsals during repertoire class. The rehearsal period for the Spring Performance begins the week of Monday, February 24, 2025. Saturday afternoon “put-together” rehearsals for combined class works will be held May 3rd, May 10th, and May 17th (subject to change). For a detailed rehearsal schedule, please visit the “NW Spring Performance 2025” tab on the Student Resources page.
Excused Absence Policy Upper Division
Students will be allowed 2 Excused Absences during the rehearsal period. The Upper Division Rehearsal occur during their level’s scheduled repertory classes beginning Monday, February 24th through the end of the school year. Parents must submit the request in writing in at least 1 week in advance to the school@washingtonballet.org address. NO Excused Absences will be permitted May 10 & 17. Students must be available for all tech rehearsals and performances the week of May 26-June 1. We understand local school districts have different Spring Break dates. TWSB follows DCPS Spring Break April 14-20. Please try your best to attend rehearsals during your child’s Spring Break.
Lower Division Rehearsals
Lower Division levels rehearse Saturday afternoons from February through early May.
February 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 5, 12, (No rehearsal Apr 19), 26
May 3, 10, 17, (No rehearsal May 24)
For a detailed rehearsal schedule, please visit the “NW Campus” tab on the Student Resources page.
Excused Absence Policy Lower Division
Students will be allowed 1 Excused Absence during the rehearsal period. Parents must submit the request in writing in at least 1 week in advance to the school@washingtonballet.org address. NO Excused Absences will be permitted May 10 & 17. Students must be available for all tech rehearsals and performances the week of May 26-June 1. We understand local school districts have different Spring Break dates. TWSB follows DCPS Spring Break April 14-20. Please try your best to attend rehearsals during your child’s Spring Break.
Tech and Dress Rehearsals at THEARC
Tue, May 27 – Fri, May 30 – (time/dates tbd)
Performances at THEARC
Sat, May 31 – Sun, Jun 1: TBD times
Not all dancers will perform in all shows.
Final casting will be determined April 1.