Summer Programs

Program Registration Opens: January 11, 2025
Current students and students accepted by audition will receive their registration link via email.

International Student Information

Questions about TWSB’s Summer Intensive? Email summer@washingtonballet.org

Summer Intensive Housing

SUMMER INTENSIVE HOUSING (ages 13+)

Housing Information

Deadline to register for housing: May 1, 2025

To register for Chaperoned housing, use the “5-Week Summer Intensive Housing” link in your acceptance email. Having trouble finding the link? Email: summer@washingtonballet.org

Chaperoned housing for the 5-week Summer Intensive at TWSB’s NW Campus will be at American University, just 0.6 mile from our studios at 3515 Wisconsin Ave. The safe and serene campus of AU provides all the amenities for our students’ comfort and rest. Chaperones organize and oversee optional weekend activities. There is so much to see in DC!

Please note: Housing for the 5-week Summer Intensive & the 1-week Repertory Experience are sold separately.

Meet your chaperone team!

Ashley Baker – Head Chaperone

TWB Repertory Experience

Advanced Dancers Ages: 15-22 (ages as of June 1, 2025)
TWSB students in level 7 and up during the 24.25 school year or 5+ years of pointe.
Dates: July 28 – August 1, 2025
Classes: Mon-Thu 9:00am-6:00pm, Fri 9:00am-2:00pm
Showings: Friday, Aug 1 at TBD
Location: Main Building studios, 3515 Wisc Ave NW

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Tuition: $940 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)
Add the Rep Week onto your 5-Week Intensive Registration and pay $840 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)
Housing: $994
ACTIVE fees apply. Sign up for ACTIVE Refund. Details HERE

Requirements: Women with a minimum of 5 years of pointe.
Men with a minimum of 5 years of continuous study in a serious program.

Dive into a week of unparalleled artistry with the TWB Repertory Experience guided by Artistic Director Edwaard Liang. Students have the chance to dance like a TWB company member starting the day with advanced technique and followed by repertory rehearsals in a professional company-style format. Select students from the Repertory Experience may be invited to join the Trainee Program or the Studio Company. Mark your calendar for an open rehearsal of company repertory on Friday, Aug 1.

Students must be accepted into The Washington Ballet Repertory Experience by audition and are strongly encouraged to attend the 5-week TWSB Summer Intensive immediately preceding in preparation for this company-style program.

Repertory Experience 2025 Faculty:
Coming soon!

Sample Schedule
9:15-10:45 Technique
11:00-2:00 Repertory A
2:00-3:00 LUNCH
3:00-6:00 Repertory B

Auditions & Registration

Program Registration Opens: January 11, 2025
Current students and students accepted by audition will receive their registration link via email.

Women should have a minimum of 5 years of pointe.
Men should have a minimum of 5 years of continuous study in a serious program.

International Student Information

Questions about TWSB’s Summer Intensive? Email summer@washingtonballet.org

Repertory Experience Housing

REPERTORY EXPERIENCE HOUSING (ages 15+)

Housing Information

Deadline to register for housing: May 1, 2025

To register for Chaperoned housing, use the “1-Week Repertory Experience Housing” link in your acceptance email. Having trouble finding the link? Email: summer@washingtonballet.org

Chaperoned housing for the 1-week Repertory Experience at TWSB’s NW Campus will be at American University, just .6 mile from our studios at 3515 Wisconsin Ave. The safe and serene campus of AU provides all the amenities for our students’ comfort and rest.

Please note: Housing for the 5-week Summer Intensive & the 1-week Repertory Experience are sold separately.

Meet your 2025 Summer Intensive Chaperones – Bios Coming Soon!

Junior Repertory Experience

Ages: 12-17 (ages as of June 1, 2025)
TWSB students in level 4A-6 during the 24.25 school year or 1-4 years of pointe.
Dates: June 16 – 20, 2025
Classes: Mon-Thu 9:30am-5:45pm, Fri 9:30-12:45pm
Showings: Friday, June 20 at TBD
Location: Main Building studios, 3515 Wisc Ave NW

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Tuition: $822.50 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)
Add the Junior Rep Experience onto your 5-Week Intensive Registration and pay $735 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)
Housing: $994
ACTIVE fees apply. Sign up for ACTIVE Refund. Details HERE

Requirements: Women with a minimum of 1-2 years of pointe and/or studying classical ballet 4 times/week at a minimum of 8 hours/week.
Men with a minimum of 1 years of continuous study in a serious program.

Immerse yourself in a week of extraordinary artistry with the Junior Repertory Experience, guided by School Director Trinidad Vives. Aspiring young dancers will experience what it’s like to be part of The Washington Ballet, beginning each day with technique training and followed by intensive repertory rehearsals. Repertory will include classical ballet, contemporary ballet, and more! The program concludes with a special showing on Friday, June 20, where family and friends can see the hard work and progress on display.

Admission to The Washington Ballet Junior Repertory Experience is by audition only. Students are highly encouraged to join the 5-week TWSB Summer Intensive following this program to be considered for year-round placement in our training programs.

Junior Repertory Experience 2025 Faculty:
Coming soon!

Sample Schedule
9:30-11:00 Technique
11:15-12:45 Repertory A
12:45-1:45 LUNCH
1:45-3:15 Repertory B
3:15-4:45 Repertory C
5:00-5:30 Run-through and Notes

Auditions & Registration

Program Registration Opens: January 11, 2025
Current students and students accepted by audition will receive their registration link via email.

International Student Information

Questions about TWSB’s Summer Intensive? Email summer@washingtonballet.org

Junior Rep Experience Housing

JUNIOR REPERTORY EXPERIENCE HOUSING (ages 13+)

Housing Information

Deadline to register for housing: May 1, 2025

To register for Chaperoned housing, use the “1-Week Junior Repertory Experience Housing” link in your acceptance email. Having trouble finding the link? Email: summer@washingtonballet.org

Chaperoned housing for the 1-week Junior Repertory Experience at TWSB’s NW Campus will be at American University, just .6 mile from our studios at 3515 Wisconsin Ave. The safe and serene campus of AU provides all the amenities for our students’ comfort and rest.

Please note: Housing for the 5-week Summer Intensive & the 1-week Junior Repertory Experience are sold separately.

Meet your 2025 Summer Intensive Chaperones – Bios Coming Soon!

Lower Division: Level 3 Summer Intensive

Ages: 11-12 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Dates: June 23 – July 18, 2025
Classes: Mon-Thu 9:30am-3:30pm, Fri 9:30am-3:00pm (NO CLASSES July 4)
Location: Van Ness Studios, 4200 Wisc Ave NW

Tuition: $2,499 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)
ACTIVE fees apply. Sign up for ACTIVE Refund. Details HERE

The Level 3 Summer Intensive is a challenging and enriching five-day-per-week, four-week Intensive for students wishing to expand their dance vocabulary, strengthen technique and refine pointe work. All classes are taught by TWSB’s esteemed faculty with a program designed by Pamela Bjerknes. At this important time in a young dancer’s training, students attend daily pointe, technique, repertoire, and contemporary classes. With an emphasis on classical ballet line and technique, the program offers a chance for students to expand their dance vocabulary in contemporary choreography and classical ballet repertoire. Strengthening and conditioning enrichment classes round out a busy week. Students must have previous pointe experience to attend. Level 3 Summer Intensive Repertoire Performance will take place during the last week of classes for family and friends. 

The Level 3 Summer 2025 final performance will take place on Friday, July 18 at TBD in the Main Building at 3515 Wisc Ave NW.

Lower Division: Level 3 Summer Intensive 2025 Faculty:
Rena Bernardini (ballet, pointe & contemporary); Irina Wunder (ballet, pointe & character), Svetlana Nikoloff (ballet & pointe); Valentina Palladino (ballet & pointe)

Sample Schedule
9:30-10:00 Conditioning
10:00-11:30 Technique
11:45-12:30 Pointe
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:15-2:15 Character
2:30-3:30 Repertoire

Auditions & Registration

Program Registration Opens: January 11, 2025
Current students and students accepted by audition will receive their registration link via email.

Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year DO NOT need to audition; they will continue at their same level for Summer 2025 programs.

Questions about summer programs for Lower Division levels? Email school@washingtonballet.org

Lower Division: Young Dancers Summer Program

Ages: 8-11 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Dates: June 23 – July 18, 2025
Location: Van Ness Studios, 4200 Wisc Ave NW or at the Main Building studios, 3515 Wisc Ave NW

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The Young Dancer Summer Program is specially designed with the young dancer in mind. This four-week program incorporates technique while enriching and strengthening syllabus concepts in a professional and nurturing environment. Summer study builds on the essential elements of classical ballet technique while reinforcing the developmental needs of young dancers. All classes are taught by TWSB’s outstanding faculty, class sizes are limited.

Parent Observation: Join us for a final showing, where parents are invited to witness everything their dancer has learned!

Level 1A, for dancers ages 8-9, attends two times a week. Classes include technique, classical ballet repertoire, and conditioning.

Level 1A Red: Mon/Wed 5:15-6:30
Location: Van Ness Studios
Tuition: $350 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11) ACTIVE fees apply. Sign up for ACTIVE Refund. Details HERE

Level 1A Blue: Tue/Thu 5:15-6:30
Location: Van Ness Studios
Tuition: $350 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11) ACTIVE fees apply. Sign up for ACTIVE Refund. Details HERE

Level 1B, for ages 9-10, attends four times a week. Classes include technique, classical ballet repertoire, conditioning, and contemporary.

Level 1B Classes: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 4:45-6:00 Technique, 6:00-6:45 Contemporary & Repertory
Location: Main Building
Tuition: $832 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11) ACTIVE fees apply. Sign up for ACTIVE Refund. Details HERE

Level 2, for ages 10-11, attends four times a week. Classes include technique, classical ballet repertoire, conditioning, and character.

Level 2 Classes: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 4:45-6:00 Technique, 6:00-6:45 Contemporary & Repertory
Location: Main Building
Tuition: $832 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11) ACTIVE fees apply. Sign up for ACTIVE Refund. Details HERE

Auditions & Registration

Program Registration Opens: January 11, 2025
Current students and students accepted by audition will receive their registration link via email.

Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year DO NOT need to audition; they will continue at their same level for Summer 2025.

ACTIVE Parent Login.

Questions about summer programs for Lower Division levels? Email school@washingtonballet.org

Pre-Ballet Division: Dance Me a Story Summer

Ages: 5-7 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Dates: June 23 – July 18, 2025
Location: Van Ness Studios, 4200 Wisc Ave NW or at the Main Building studios, 3515 Wisc Ave NW

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Dancers become mischievous Nutcracker mice, elegant swans in Swan Lake, and dance at Aurora’s wedding in The Sleeping Beauty. Artistry and imagination come together when young dancers travel to the Land of Sweets, Swan Lake, and far away castles. Students will learn to tell the classical ballet stories through choreography and mime. Summer classes are a fun and enriching way to reinforce classwork syllabus skills, muscle memory and coordination. Ballet vocabulary, classical ballet alignment, balance and posture are emphasized.

The last week of classes students will share all they have learned in a short presentation for family and friends. Enrollment will be limited to ensure maximum individual attention to each student’s unique development and learning goals.

Parent Observation: Join us for the final class of the summer session, where parents are invited to witness everything their dancer has learned!

Pre-Ballet 1 attends twice a week – 60 minute class.
Tuition: $336 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)

Pre-Ballet 1 Red (Ages 5-6): Mon/Wed 4:45-5:15
Pre-Ballet 1 Blue (Ages 5-6): Tue/Thu 4:45-5:15

Pre-Ballet 2 attends twice a week – 60 minute class.
Tuition: $336 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)

Pre-Ballet 2 Red (Ages 6-7): Mon/Wed 5:15-6:15
Pre-Ballet 2 Blue (Ages 6-7): Tue/Thu 5:15-6:15

Pre-Ballet 3 attends twice a week – 60 minute class.
Tuition: $336 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)

Pre-Ballet 3 Red (Ages 7-8): Mon/Wed 4:15-5:15
Pre-Ballet 3 Blue (Ages 7-8): Tue/Thu 4:15-5:15

Registration

Program Registration Opens: January 11, 2025

Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year will continue at their same level for Summer 2025 programs.

Questions about summer programs for Pre-Ballet levels? Email school@washingtonballet.org

Creative Dance Summer Program

Ages: 3-5 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Dates: June 23 – July 18, 2025
Location: Van Ness Studios, 4200 Wisc Ave NW

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Creative Dance is designed to introduce young children to dance and creative movement using stories and guided improvisation. Children develop body awareness, increased strength, and motor coordination. Students exercise creativity, imagination, rhythm, and motion as they explore early dance concepts in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. This class offers an excellent foundation and serves as a bridge into the Pre-Ballet Division.

Parent Observation: Join us for the final class of the summer session, where parents are invited to witness everything their dancer has learned!

NEW! Creative Dance D meets once a week for 45 minutes.
Class: Mon 3:30-4:15
Tuition: $135

Creative Dance A-C meets twice a week for 45 minutes.
Tuition: $270 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)

Creative Dance A: Mon/Wed 3:30-4:15
Creative Dance B: Tue/Thu 3:30-4:15
Creative Dance C: Tue/Thu 3:30-4:15

Registration

Registration opens January 11, 2025

Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year will enroll for classes at their current level.

Questions about summer programs for Creative Dance levels? Email school@washingtonballet.org

Mommy & Me

Ages: 1-3 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Dates: June 23 – July 18, 2025
Location: Van Ness Studios, 4200 Wisc Ave NW

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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. One caregiver participant is required per student.

Mommy & Me meets once a week for 45 minutes.
Class: Wed 3:30-4:15
Tuition: $135

Registration

Registration opens January 11, 2025

See more information for International Students

Questions? Email school@washingtonballet.org

Questions?
TWSB Summer Intensive email summer@washingtonballet.org.
Lower Division, Pre Ballet, and Creative Dance programs, email school@washingtonballet.org.

My daughter describes her time with TWSB as “The best 5 weeks of my life!” Allison learned much from your staff, made friendships she will treasure throughout her life, gained confidence and strength to help her grow into the lovely young lady she has become!

Again, thank you and with every good wish!

Belinda B. - Summer Intensive Parent

TWSB has shaped who I am as a person. As a young kid I always played sports and ran around like all the other boys in my class, but ballet was the biggest teaching lesson for me. Ballet demands discipline, respect, and hard work, and I found that my commitment to TWSB sets me apart from others. Without my years at TWB, I don’t know who I’d be today.

Jacob Liberman - PTD, Trainee

When I was a child, the idea of getting to where I am now in my career seemed like a faraway dream. Dancing with TWSB allowed me to make that dream into a reality. Coming from the Dominican Republic, I’m very thankful for the opportunities that TWSB has given me. I have been able to participate in major productions such as The Nutcracker, Giselle, Serenade and The Sleeping Beauty. All these wonderful experiences on stage and memories in rehearsals have enriched my knowledge in the artform and heightened my training as a ballerina.

Salma Gonzalez - PTD, Trainee

NW Summer Auditions

NW Campus Summer Auditions

Students are accepted into The Washington School of Ballet by attending an in-person audition or submitting a video audition. Students attending the summer intensive who are also interested in enrolling in the following school year will be evaluated during summer classes. They do not need to attend a separate audition. Audition Requirements

Advance registration is required for all in-person auditions at The Washington Ballet and walk-up registration will not be accepted. Students should register for auditions based on their age at the time of the audition.

All students auditioning for TWSB programs will be placed by ability and readiness for the TWSB syllabus.

Children age 3-7 may be registered for classes without an audition.
Children age 8-9 with no previous experience will be placed by ability and readiness for the TWSB Syllabus.
Children ages 10-11 should have a minimum of 1-2 years of ballet training.
Children age 11-12 should have a minimum 3 years ballet training. Students should be ready for beginner pointe work or have had 1 year of pointe.
Children 13+ should have a minimum of 2-4 years of ballet training and Intermediate pointe work.
All auditions and placement classes carry a fee due at the time of registration.

Attire

Girls should wear a leotard, tights or white ankle socks (ages 4-6) and ballet shoes
Students ages 7 and older should wear ballet shoes, a leotard, and tights.
Students on pointe should bring pointe shoes. No skirts please or distracting embellishments.
Boys should wear black tights, a white t-shirt, and black or white shoes.

If your child has never danced before, they may wear form-fitting clothing for the audition. It is important that our faculty be able to evaluate physical proportions. Please remove all jewelry and be certain that the student’s hair is pulled away from their face and secured, preferably in a bun for girls.

Questions? For TWSB Summer Intensive, email summer@washingtonballet.org. For Lower Division, Pre Ballet, and Creative Dance programs, email school@washingtonballet.org.

2025 Audition Tour for TWSB Summer Intensive & Repertory Experience Weeks

(ages 12+ as of June 1, 2025)

Advanced registration is required.

View Past Audition Dates

Saturday, January 11, 2025 – Washington, DC

Check-in for ages 12-14 at 2:30PM, Audition at 3:00PM-4:30PM
Check-in for ages 15-22 at 4:15PM, Audition at 4:45PM-6:15PM

Location: Washington Ballet

Address: 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Sunday, January 12, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA

Check-in 10:00AM, Audition 10:30AM-12:00PM

Location: Philadelphia Ballet

Address: 323 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Boston, MA

Check-in 2:30PM, Audition 3:00PM-5:00PM

Location: Boston Ballet

Address: 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116

Sunday, January 19, 2025 – New York, NY
Check-in 3:00PM, Audition 3:30PM-5:00PM
Location: New York City Center
Address: 130 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019 (Between Sixth and Seventh Avenues)
Register for New York, NY

Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Orlando, FL
Check-in 2:30PM, Audition 3:00PM-5:00PM
Location: Orlando Ballet

Address: 600 N. Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando, FL, 32803

Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Seattle, WA
Check-in 3:00PM, Audition 3:30PM-5:00PM

Location: Pacific Northwest Ballet

Address: 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Sunday, February 2, 2025 – Charlotte, NC
Check-in 9:00AM, Audition 9:30AM-11:00AM

Location: Charlotte Ballet

Address: 701 N Tryon, Charlotte, NC 28202

Sunday, February 2, 2025 – Chicago, IL
Check-in 1:30PM, Audition 2:00PM-3:30PM

Location: Joffrey Ballet

Address: 10 East Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601

Sunday, March 16, 2025 – Washington, DC

Check-in for ages 12-15* at 10:30AM, Audition at 11:00AM-12:30PM
Check-in for ages 15*-22 at 12:30PM, Audition at 12:45PM-2:15PM

Location: Washington Ballet

Address: 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

*Dancers aged 15 with 1-4 years of pointe experience should attend the 11:00am audition. Dancers aged 15 with 4+ years of pointe experience should attend the 12:45pm audition.

TWSB will also participate in open auditions at the 35th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance Jan 22-26 in Pittsburgh, PA. Conference information here.

Questions about auditions for TWSB Summer Intensive? Email summer@washingtonballet.org

Lower Division Summer Program 2025 Auditions

(ages 8-12 as of September 1, 2025)

All Lower Division auditions take place at the Main Building at 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW.

View Past Audition Dates

Students age 8 auditioning for Lower Division should have 1-2 years of previous ballet training.
Students age 8-9 with no previous experience will be placed by ability and readiness for the TWSB Syllabus.
Ages 10-11 should have a minimum of 1-2 years of ballet training.
Ages 11-12 should have a minimum 3 years ballet training. Students must have begun pointe by Fall of 2024 or completed 6 months to 1 full year of pointe work.

Ages 8-9: Saturday, January 11, 2025 – Washington, DC

Check-in at 3:30pm, Audition at 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Washington Ballet

Address: 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Ages 10-12 (with no pointe experience): Saturday, January 11, 2025 – Washington, DC
Check-in at 2:30pm, Audition at 3:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Washington Ballet

Address: 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Ages 8-12 (with no pointe experience): Sunday, March 16, 2025 – Washington, DC

Check-in at 11:30am, Audition at 12:00pm-1:00pm

Location: Washington Ballet

Address: 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Questions about auditions for Lower Division levels? Email school@washingtonballet.org

NW Campus Video Auditions

Video auditions will be reviewed for Summer Intensive programs beginning in January, 2025. You may submit earlier, but please note that videos will not be reviewed until January. Video auditions will be accepted until April 20, 2025.

You may submit a video audition for the TWSB NW Campus Summer Intensive. Please follow these steps:

Register for Video Auditions ($45) on the online registration portal.
Check your email for a link to complete “Supplemental Forms”.
Follow the link and prompts to complete your “Supplemental Forms” and you will be prompted to enter a video audition link.
Add a video link from Vimeo or YouTube. Please make sure the video settings are set to public, or that you provide a valid password to view the video.

TWSB Summer Intensive (ages 12+) Video Auditions

Your recorded audition should be NO LONGER THAN 10 minutes and please include the following in your audition:

Introduction: name, age, years, and place of study.
Only one side of combinations at the barre and include: pliés, 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.

Lower Division (ages 8-12) Video Auditions

Your recorded audition should be NO LONGER THAN 10 minutes and please include either the following exercises for barre and center or exercises you are currently doing in your weekly class:

Ages 8-10

Introduction: name, age, years, and place of study.
Only one side of combinations at the barre and include: pliés, tendu, grand battement.
In center: tendu, sauté in 1st position, changement, échappe, port de bras.

Ages 10-12

Introduction: name, age, years, and place of study.
Only one side of combinations at the barre and include: plié tendu, dégagé, ronds de jambe, passé relevé facing the barre.
In center: tendu, adagio with developé or relevé lent, glissade, sauté 1^st position, changement.
If students have begun pointe, please include the following en pointe: At the barre – relevé in 1st and 5th positions, échappé, pas de bourrée, relevé passé.

SE Summer Programs

SE Campus Summer Programs

At THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202, Washington, DC 20020

Registration opens January 11, 2025. Register between January 11 and February 11 for priority registration prices.
Sign up for ACTIVE Refund to safeguard your registration in case of early withdrawal.

The Washington School of Ballet (TWSB) SE Campus Summer Intensive gives over 125 students from around the world the opportunity to study for four to five weeks with our acclaimed faculty. TWSB provides a safe, nurturing environment enabling each student to explore their technical and artistic capabilities. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of young dancers to grow and expand to their full potential.

With best-in-class ballet masters and instructors, and a curriculum 79 years perfected, The Washington School of Ballet sets a new standard in ballet education. In 2005, The Washington School of Ballet became a founding partner at THEARC. For 18 years, the SE Campus has served the East of the River Community with the expertise of the faculty, TWSB curriculum, and excellence in ballet training.

SUMMER 2025 – SE Campus

Summer Intensive for Levels 3-5 and Teens

Ages: 11-18 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Dates: June 23-July 25, 2025
Classes: Mon-Fri 9:00-3:00 (NO CLASS July 4)

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Tuition: $2,750 Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!

Our five-week Summer Intensive program for levels 3-5 and Teens includes classes in classical ballet technique, pointe, repertory, jazz, Horton technique, character, African dance and more. Classes meet Monday through Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm. Age is considered during placement; however, placement is primarily based on technical ability and appropriate strength for syllabus material. All students will participate in our final summer performance at the end of the program.

Students are accepted into The Washington School of Ballet by attending an in-person audition.

Registration

Registration opens Jan 11. Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!

Audition Information Here

Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year DO NOT need to audition for the summer intensive and must use the direct link emailed to them to register. All students will continue at their current level for the Summer Intensive. After June 15, contact swiggins@washingtonballet.org to register.

Summer Intensive 2025 Faculty:
Tammy Hurt – School Principal, SE Campus
Margaret “Maggie” Williamson – Artistic Administrator

Elena Ovchinnikova (ballet, pointe, & character); Katherine “Kathy” Smith (modern & conditioning); Keith Thomas (ballet, pointe, conditioning, repertory, & contemporary); Vincent Williams (jazz & conditioning), and more!

Audition Information Here.

Please contact Sydney Wiggins, SE Campus Assistant Manager, at swiggins@washingtonballet.org with any questions.

Lower Division: Young Dancers Summer Program

for Levels 1A, 1B, and 2
Ages: 8-11 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Dates: June 23-July 18, 2025

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Level 1A Classes: Mon/Wed 4:45-6:00
Level 1A Tuition: $300

Level 1B Classes: Mon/Wed 6:00-7:30
Level 1B Tuition: $360

Level 2 Classes: Mon-Thurs 5:00-7:30
Level 2 Tuition: $920

Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!

The Young Dancer Summer Program is specially designed with the young dancer in mind. The four-week program incorporates technique while enriching and strengthening syllabus concepts in a professional and nurturing environment. Summer study builds on the essential elements of classical ballet technique while reinforcing the developmental needs of young dancers. All classes are taught by TWSB’s outstanding faculty. Class sizes are limited.

This program includes Level 1A and 1B (2 times per week) and Level 2 (4 times per week). Classes include ballet technique for all levels, plus jazz for Level 2. Our Lower Division Summer Program will culminate in our Summer Showcase on July 18.

Students are accepted into The Washington School of Ballet by attending an in-person audition.

Registration

Program Registration Opens: January 11, 2025. Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!

Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year DO NOT need to audition for the summer intensive. All students will continue at their current level for the Summer classes.

Please contact Sydney Wiggins, SE Campus Assistant Manager, at swiggins@washingtonballet.org with any questions.

Pre-Ballet Summer Programs

Ages: 5-7 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Dates: June 23-July 18, 2025

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Pre-Ballet 1 Classes: Tue/Thu 4:00-5:00
Pre-Ballet 2 Classes: Tue/Thu 5:00-6:00
Pre-Ballet 3 Classes: Tue/Thu 6:00-7:00

Tuition: $296 Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!

This is a four-week program designed exclusively to develop ballet vocabulary within the developmental framework of the young child. Exercises promote balance, posture, spatial awareness, and directional patterns, all tailored to strengthen and support muscle development. There is a focus on musicality and creative self-expression. Each class includes a stretch and strength component in addition to the instruction of classical technique. Enrollment will be limited to ensure maximum individual attention to each student’s unique development and learning goals.

Pre-Ballet 1, Pre-Ballet 2, and Pre-Ballet 3 attend two times a week. The Pre-Ballet Division Summer Intensive will culminate in our Summer Showcase on July 18.

Registration

Program Registration Opens: January 11, 2025. Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!

Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year DO NOT need to audition for the summer intensive. All students will continue at their current level for the Summer classes.

Please contact Sydney Wiggins, SE Campus Assistant Manager, at swiggins@washingtonballet.org with any questions.

Creative Dance Summer Program

Ages: 3-5 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Dates: June 23-July 18, 2025

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Creative Dance A: Mon/Wed 4:15-5:00

Creative Dance B: Tue/Thu 4:15-5:00

Tuition: $240 (Register by Mar 1 to receive 5% discount)

This four-week program is designed to introduce young children to creative movement exploration using movement games, imagery, and guided improvisation. Children develop body awareness, increased strength, and motor coordination. Students will exercise creativity, imagination, rhythm, and motion as they explore early dance concepts in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. This class meets twice per week during the summer and will culminate in our Summer Showcase on July 18.

Registration

Program Registration Opens: January 11, 2025. Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!

Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year DO NOT need to audition for the summer intensive. All students will continue at their current level for the Summer classes.