September 14, 2022

The Washington Ballet returns to Wolf Trap with a celebration and showcase of the company’s diverse range of talents.

October 12-16, 2022

NEXTsteps, featuring new ballets created just for The Washington Ballet by emerging and acclaimed choreographers, reflects the voices of our time.

November 12 - 13, 2022

Experience the magic of The Washington Ballet's charmingly-DC The Nutcracker at THEARC! This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 Georgetown with George Washington, King George III, and other historical figures. Join us again with family and friends or start a new holiday tradition with your loved ones.

February 22-26, 2023

The Washington Ballet honors the ‘Father of American Ballet’! George Balanchine (co-founder of New York City Ballet & longtime artistic director) was one of the most influential 20th century choreographers. 

April 7-9, 2023

Join us for a 90-minute family-friendly performance featuring Act III of The Sleeping Beauty. Fans of Puss-in-Boots, Red-Riding-Hood, Princess Florine and all the classic characters will be delighted by this magical menagerie. Plus, TWB will perform Balanchine’s Theme and Variations, the iconic classic ballet for new & seasoned fans alike.

May 4-7, 2023

In an illustrious kingdom from long ago, iconic fairytale characters, opulent and imaginative sets and costumes, and classical ballet will light up The Kennedy Center.

October 21-22, 2021

The entire Washington Ballet has missed YOU and we can't wait to return to the stage for this special program! Our Season Opening Performance at The National Building Museum will feature an hour-long performance by the artists of The Washington Ballet in celebrated, classical roles and TWB exclusive works. A festive special event will follow the Thursday evening performance.

November 27 - December 26, 2021

Experience the magic of The Washington Ballet's charmingly-DC The Nutcracker! This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 Georgetown with George Washington, King George III, and other historical figures. Join us again with family and friends or start a new holiday tradition with your loved ones.

February 9-13, 2022

Enter into a world of true love and tragic romance in this classical masterpiece, with The Washington Ballet’s dancers moving in marvelous concord to the incomparable score of Tchaikovsky.

April 28-May 1, 2022

Giselle, the beautiful, tragic, and transcendent Romantic Era ballet tells the story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. Fantasy, etherealism, and supernaturalism transport the artist and audience in this otherwordly ballet blanc.

June 22-26, 2022

NEXTsteps, featuring new ballets created just for The Washington Ballet by emerging and acclaimed choreographers, reflects the voices of our time. Championing the relevance and advancement of dance in the 21st century, NEXTsteps supports the evolution of ballet and the dancer, and celebrates the evolving beauty and resonating power of our art. 

October 23, 2020

Chronos and Forbidden Endearment are available to view on Marquee TV. Like other streaming services, once a video is available, you can enjoy it anytime and as many times as you like! ...

Winter 2021

In late August 2020, The Washington Ballet slowly and safely began to welcome dancers back to the studios to begin work on TWB’s new initiative to reflect the times, Create ...

2021/22 Season

The Washington Ballet continues to champion the advancement and evolution of dance in the 21st century. NEXTsteps supports the evolution of both ballet and the dancer, and celebrates the evolving beauty and resonating power of our art with new works by Silas Farley, Dana Genshaft, and Stanton Welch.