Other Programs
Moving Wisdom
Moving Wisdom offers senior citizens age 60 and older the opportunity to build healthier bodies and express their creativity through movement. Created by Sylvia Soumah, founder of West African dance company Coyaba Dance Theater and head of TWB@THEARC's African Dance Program, Moving Wisdom integrates African and other culturally specific dance forms with related music to inspire the mind, body and soul.
Created in 2007, Moving Wisdom was designed to help seniors living near THEARC improve their mobility, flexibility, coordination and range of movement to help them live healthier, more active lifestyles. These goals were based on the results of studies that show seniors who regularly take part in targeted movement programs increase range of motion, enhance leg strength and improve gait. Moving Wisdom also provides secondary benefits that are equally important. Seniors play with movement, craft dances and explore their individual creativity. As they learn dance styles, the instructor highlights historical, religious, cultural and social elements of each. Artistic exploration and cerebral stimulation are just two of the benefits Moving Wisdom provides to an often overlooked and underserved population.
Moving Wisdom classes are held at TWB@THEARC twice a week for six weeks with a capacity of 25 students per class. The program concludes with a public performance in THEARC Theater and a celebratory post-performance luncheon for all participants
Scholarships
The Washington Ballet provides over $140,000 annually in merit-based scholarships and need-based financial assistance to talented and deserving students of The Washington School of Ballet. This program is vital for the students at TWSB who would not be able to pursue their dance training without financial support. If you are interested in supporting a scholarship, please contact TWB's development office at 202.362.3606
EXCEL!
Classical pre-ballet technique is available to all talented and interested DanceDC students through a unique scholarship program called EXCEL! Students from throughout the DanceDC schools are selected annually to receive on-site professional ballet technique training for an hour once a week at The Washington School of Ballet. Students receive Leotards, tights, t-shirts and free transportation, and the curriculum follows the same standards used for all pre-ballet classes at TWSB.
Ballettalks with Septime Webre
Through Septime Webre's informal, post-performance chats, ballettalks educates audience members and gives them a deeper look into the performances. The Washington Ballet's artistic director, choreographers, guest artists and dancers provide open discussions after select performances of The Washington Ballet's professional company to examine the technique and aesthetic of the performance piece viewed.
inthewings with Septime Webre
Throughout the season, Mr. Webre and company artists host these illuminating and intriguing lecture/demonstrations in the intimate England Studio Theater. Each inthewings event offers insight on an upcoming performance and enhances audience members' theater-going experience. For information on this season's inthewings, please click here.
The Washington Ballet Studio Company performances
The Washington Ballet Studio Company provides a bridge between The Washington Ballet’s school and professional company. The members of the Studio Company perform in The Washington Ballet’s repertoire and dance their own works in the England Studio Theater, the Millennium Stage and across town in educational performances throughout the DC public school system.
LEAP
A specialized program in collaboration with the District of Columbia Public Schools...COMING SOON!