Summer Programs
NW Summer Programs
NW Campus Summer Programs
At our NW Campus locations: 3515 Wisconsin Ave, Cathedral Commons, and Van Ness Studios
Registration opens January 11, 2025. Register between January 11 and February 11 for priority registration prices.
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The Washington School of Ballet (TWSB) NW Campus Summer Programs give over 325 students from around the world the opportunity to study for four to six 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 faculty, a unified curriculum across our programs, and student-centered classrooms, The Washington School of Ballet sets a new standard in ballet education.
TWSB Summer Intensive
Ages: 12-22 (ages as of June 1, 2025)
TWSB students in level 4A and up during the 24.25 school year.
Dates: June 23 – July 25, 2025
Classes: Mon-Fri 9:15am-5:00pm (times approx.)
Location: Classes take place at Main Building studios, 3515 Wisc Ave NW, and Cathedral Commons studios at 3308 Wisc Ave NW
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Tuition: $3,525 (Get 5% off during Priority Registration through Feb 11)
Housing: $4,025
ACTIVE fees apply. Sign up for ACTIVE Refund. Details HERE
The Washington School of Ballet NW Campus Summer Intensive gives students from around the world the opportunity to study for five weeks with our internationally recognized faculty, Artistic Director, Edwaard Liang, School Director, Trinidad Vives, and acclaimed guest artists. The Summer Intensive culminates in a studio showing for friends and family.
With over 30 hours of curriculum per week, the schedule includes classical ballet technique, pointe work, variations, men’s technique, pas de deux, flamenco, jazz, contemporary, character, body conditioning, repertory, and composition. Included in your tuition is access to on-site physical therapy appointments with our Restore Motion partners.
Summer Intensive 2025 Faculty:
Edwaard Liang – TWB Artistic Director
Trinidad Vives – TWSB School Director
Full faculty list is coming soon!
The Summer Intensive is the best way to be evaluated by our faculty and considered for TWSB’s Trainee Program or the Studio Company.
Sample Daily Schedule
9:15-10:00 Pilates/Conditioning
10:15-12:00 Ballet Technique
12:15-1:15 Pas de Deux/Pointe
1:15-2:15 Lunch
2:15-3:45 Repertoire
3:45-4:45 Cultural/Contemporary
Level placement is determined the first day of the summer program. Students will be placed in an appropriate level determined by age and technical ability. Adjudicators responsible for summer student placement are TWSB full-time faculty.
Students are accepted into The Washington School of Ballet’s NW Campus Summer Intensive by attending an in-person audition on our tour OR submitting a video audition (see audition link below). Students attending our summer program who are also interested in enrolling in the 2025-2026 school year may request to be evaluated during summer classes. They do not need to attend a separate audition.
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Auditions & Registration
Registration: January 11, 2025
Students currently enrolled in Level 4a or above DO NOT need to audition and may enroll once registration opens using the direct link emailed to them.
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
International Student Information
Questions about TWSB’s Summer Intensive? Email summer@washingtonballet.org
Summer Intensive Housing
SUMMER INTENSIVE HOUSING (ages 13+)
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.
Chaperone information coming soon!
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.
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
Women should have a minimum of 6 years of pointe.
Men should have a minimum of 6 years of continuous study in a serious program.
Registration: January 11, 2025
Current TWSB students enrolled in Level 7 or higher during the 2024.25 school year may register for the TWB Repertory Experience using the link emailed to them.
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
International Student Information
Questions about TWSB’s Summer Intensive? Email summer@washingtonballet.org
Repertory Experience Housing
REPERTORY EXPERIENCE HOUSING (ages 15+)
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
Junior Repertory ExperienceAges: 12-16 (ages as of June 1, 2025)
TWSB students in level 4A-6 during the 24.25 school year.
Dates: June 16 – 20, 2025
Classes: Mon-Thu 9:30am-5:45pm, Fri 9:30-12:45pm
Showings: Friday, June 27 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
Registration: January 11, 2025
Current TWSB students enrolled in Level 4A, 4B, 5, or 6 during the 2024.25 school year may register for the TWB Junior Repertory Experience using the link emailed to them.
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
International Student Information
Questions about TWSB’s Summer Intensive? Email summer@washingtonballet.org
Junior Rep Experience Housing
JUNIOR REPERTORY EXPERIENCE HOUSING (ages 13+)
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
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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, led by Pamela Bjerknes, Lower Division Head. 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:
Pamela Bjerknes (ballet & pointe); Valentina Palladino (ballet & pointe); Rena Bernardini (contemporary); Irina Wunder (ballet, pointe & character)
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
Registration: January 11, 2025
Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year DO NOT need to audition; they will continue at their same level for Summer 2025 programs and must use the direct link emailed to them to register.
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
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 HERELevel 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
Registration: January 11, 2025
Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year DO NOT need to audition; they will continue at their same level for Summer 2025 programs and must use the direct link emailed to them to register.
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
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
Registration opens January 11, 2025
Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year will continue at their same level for Summer 2025 programs.
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
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!
Creative Dance 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
Registration
Registration opens January 11, 2025
Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year will enroll for classes at their current level.
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
Questions about summer programs for Creative Dance levels? Email school@washingtonballet.org
Questions?
TWSB Summer Intensive email summer@washingtonballet.org.
Lower Division, Pre Ballet, and Creative Dance programs, email school@washingtonballet.org.
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)
Check-in for ages 15-22 at 4:15PM, Audition at 4:45PM-6:15PM
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
Check-in 2:30PM, Audition 3:00PM-5:00PM
Location: Orlando Ballet
Check-in 9:00AM, Audition 9:30AM-11:00AM
Check-in 1:30PM, Audition 2:00PM-3:30PM
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.
Register Here for All Tour Dates
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.
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- 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.
Check-in at 2:30pm, Audition at 3:00pm-4:00pm
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.
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.
See more information for International Students
Register Here Video Audition ages 12+
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 1st 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.
Register here for Video Audition Ages 8-12
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: Jan 11 – Jun 15. 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 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!
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
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: Jan 11 – Jun 15. Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
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. After June 15, contact swiggins@washingtonballet.org to register.
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, 2024
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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: Jan 11 – Jun 15. Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!
Register for Summer Pre-Ballet 1 (ages 5-6)
Register for Summer Pre-Ballet 2 (ages 6-7)
Register for Summer Pre-Ballet 3 (ages 7-8)
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
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. After June 15, contact swiggins@washingtonballet.org to register.
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, 2024
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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: Jan 11 – Jun 15. Register by Feb 11 to receive a 5% discount on tuition!
Register for Summer Creative Dance (ages 3-5)
Payment Plans and Refund Policy.
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. After June 15, contact swiggins@washingtonballet.org to register.
Please contact Sydney Wiggins, SE Campus Assistant Manager, at swiggins@washingtonballet.org with any questions.
SE Summer Auditions
SE Campus Summer Auditions
At THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Suite 202, Washington, DC 20020
Students are accepted into The Washington School of Ballet by attending an in-person 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.
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All students auditioning for TWSB programs will be placed by ability and readiness for the TWSB syllabus.
- Children age 3-7 may be registered 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.
2025 Auditions for TWSB Summer Programs at THEARC
Children Ages 3-7 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Children ages 3-7 do not require placement for Summer Programs. Register here.
In-Class Auditions for ages 8-18 (ages as of September 1, 2024)
Request to schedule an in-class audition January 6 – May 9, 2025. Once an online registration is created, please reach out via email to twsbse@washingtonballet.org to schedule an in-class audition. In-class auditions are not available after May 9.
TWSB SE Summer Program In-Class Audition Submission (ages 8-18) – OPENS JAN 6
Saturday, June 7, 2025 Audition – pre-registration required, check-in begins 30 minutes prior to your audition.
Check-in for ages 8-18 at 10:30AM
Auditions for ages 8-18 at 11:00AM-12:00PM
Registration Opens Jan 6
Children ages 12+ without ballet experience may register for our Teen Program. Registration Opens Jan 11.