The Washington School of Ballet NW Campus Summer Programs

The Washington School of Ballet NW Campus Summer Programs include training in classical ballet technique, pointe work, variations, men’s technique, pas de deux, flamenco, jazz, contemporary, character, body conditioning, repertory, composition, Pilates/Conditioning, Cultural/Contemporary, advanced technique, and repertory rehearsals. The TWSB NW Campus Summer Intensive offers over 30 hours of curriculum per week and ends with a studio showing for friends and family. Tuition for the Summer Intensive and Repertory Experience includes access to on-site physical therapy appointments with Restore Motion partners.

• Ages: 12–18 years old
• Schedule: TWSB NW Campus Summer Intensive runs June 23 – July 25, 2025, Monday–Friday with approximate hours of 9:15am–5:00pm; TWB Repertory Experience runs July 28 – August 1, 2025, Monday–Thursday 9:00am–6:00pm and Friday 9:00am–2:00pm; Junior Repertory Experience runs June 16 – 20, 2025, Monday–Thursday 9:30am–5:45pm and Friday 9:30am–12:45pm; the Summer Intensive is five weeks and the Repertory and Junior Repertory Experiences are each one week.
• Price: TWSB Summer Intensive tuition is $3,525 with 5% off during Priority Registration through February 11, and housing is $4,025 plus ACTIVE fees; TWB Repertory Experience tuition is $940 with 5% off during Priority Registration through February 11, or $840 if added onto 5-Week Intensive Registration with 5% off during Priority Registration through February 11, and housing is $994 plus ACTIVE fees; Junior Repertory Experience tuition is $822.50 with 5% off during Priority Registration through February 11, or $735 if added onto 5-Week Intensive Registration with 5% off during Priority Registration through February 11.

Over 325 students from around the world attend The Washington School of Ballet NW Campus Summer Programs. Level placement is determined on the first day of the summer program by TWSB full-time faculty adjudicators, and students may be evaluated during summer classes for enrollment in the 2025–2026 school year without a separate audition. The Summer Intensive is described as the best way to be evaluated for TWSB’s Trainee Program or the Studio Company, and select students from the Repertory Experience may be invited to join the Trainee Program or the Studio Company. Housing for the 5-week Summer Intensive and the 1-week Repertory Experience is sold separately, and chaperones organize and oversee optional weekend activities for housed students. Students are encouraged to sign up for ACTIVE Refund to ensure the refund of registration fees in case of early withdrawal.

The Washington School of Ballet was founded in 1944 by Mary Day and Lisa Gardiner, and in 1976 Mary Day formalized the professional company, The Washington Ballet. The Washington School of Ballet is recognized nationally and internationally for its classical training and dedication to excellence. The Washington Ballet’s mission is to bring the joy and artistry of dance to the nation’s capital through the professional presentation of the best in classic and contemporary ballet. The Washington Ballet is described as a cultural cornerstone of the nation’s capital that has shaped the artistic life of the DMV through performances, collaborations, and community connection, and together The Washington Ballet and The Washington School of Ballet are committed to accessibility and well-being and to building a culture of belonging that reflects the vibrancy of the community and inspires the future of dance. The leadership team for these programs includes Edwaard Liang as TWB Artistic Director, Trinidad Vives as TWSB School Director, Ashley Baker as Head Chaperone, and chaperone team members Roman Aldrete, Emma Wood, Salma Gonzalez, and Sofia Lutman.

Last updated February 28, 2026.