Washington Ballet - Intensive - 2025 SE Lower Division Summer Intensive

3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Company affiliated
No adult program
Performance opportunity unknown
Styles: General Classical
Competitive
Scholarship
In Person

Description

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 17 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.

Sessions

Heart
Session Information
Ages:

3-5

Dates:

June 23rd, 2025 - July 18th, 2025

Men's Program?

Unknown

Tuition Options
- None Provided

Housing - Unavailable Housing

Session Description

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 at the end of the program.

Heart
Session Information
Ages:

8-11

Dates:

June 23rd, 2025 - July 18th, 2025

Men's Program?

Unknown

Tuition Options
- None Provided

Housing - Unavailable Housing

Session Description

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. Summer Intensive includes Level 1A and 1B (2 times per week) and Level 2 (4 times per week). Classes may include classical ballet technique, jazz, conditioning, and more! Our Lower Division Summer Intensive will culminate in our Summer Showcase at the end of the program.

Heart
Session Information
Ages:

5-7

Dates:

June 23rd, 2025 - July 18th, 2025

Men's Program?

Unknown

Tuition Options
- None Provided

Housing - Unavailable Housing

Session Description

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.

Last updated: Nov. 18, 2024