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NW Campus Summer Programs
At our NW Campus locations: 3515 Wisconsin Ave, Cathedral Commons, and Van Ness Studios

The Washington School of Ballet 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 77 years perfected, The Washington School of Ballet sets a new standard in ballet education.

COVID-19 Update:

Students ages 5 and above must be fully vaccinated according to the latest CDC guidelines in order to participate in 2023 NW Summer Programs. Religious and medical exemption requests must be made in advance of program registration. Find the exemption request form on the Parent Portal & Policies page. Please visit TWB’s COVID Policy page for mask requirements.

Questions? For Upper Division & Pro levels, email summer@washingtonballet.org. For Lower Division, Pre Ballet, and Creative Dance levels, email school@washingtonballet.org.

SUMMER 2023 – NW Campus
Summer Intensive – Upper Division
Summer Intensive – Pro
Ages: Upper Division 12+, Pro 15+
All Upper Division students ages 15+ will be considered for the Pro level during placement class on the first day of the Summer Intensive.*
Dates: June 26 – July 28, 2023
Upper Classes: Mon-Thu 9:00-4:15/5:00, Fri 10:00-3:30 (times approx.)
Pro Classes: Mon-Thu 9:00-5:15, Fri 10:00-3:30 (times approx.)
Tuition: $3300/$3450* – All levels will register for the Summer Intensive tuition of $3300.

*For students placed in the Pro level, the remainder of the Pro tuition ($150) will be charged on June 26. Level placement takes place on the first day of programs, June 26.

The Washington School of Ballet NW Campus Summer Intensive gives students from around the world the opportunity to study for five weeks with our acclaimed faculty including Professional Training Division Head, Xiomara Reyes; Upper Division Head, Kristina Windom; and Rinat Imaev, Senior Faculty and Company Teacher.

Classes include classical ballet technique, pointe work, variations, men’s technique, pas de deux, flamenco, jazz, contemporary, body conditioning, and student choreography.

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 upcoming tour OR submitting a video audition. Students attending our summer program who are also interested in enrolling in the 2023-2024 school year will be evaluated during summer classes. They do not need to attend a separate audition.

Students currently enrolled in TWSB’s school year DO NOT need to audition; they will enroll for the Summer Intensive at their current level. Current TWSB parents, please check your Parent Portal for registration in early 2023.

The Washington Ballet Summer Programs

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