Developing talent and broadening horizons, one child a time.
We train artistic excellence at the highest level to build lifelong skills and confidence through compassion, empowerment, and academic and emotional support. Our curriculum is designed around a strong foundation in ballet technique and other supporting genres that allow students to become well-rounded dancers and artists.
DIW offers a progressive learning experience designed to meet every dancer at their current level and guide them toward their goals.
Our model is designed to disrupt inequitable training pipelines and embed mental resilience, critical thinking, and community service into dance education. We don’t just train dancers, we cultivate leaders with a mastery of technique that embodies an iconic performance quality.
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“My son took part in this year’s Boys in Ballet program, and it was amazing to hear him speak with excitement about being a male dancer. Thank you DIW and all of your amazing staff.”
DIW’s “Vitamins” are a suite of holistic services that nourish our students’ full potential, combining rigorous technique with life-altering support. Our model is built around four pillars, Power Hour™, FullOUT™, Energy Barre™, and Positive Pathways™ to ensure every student has the tools and resilience to thrive on and off the stage.
We believe world-class dance training should be available to all. Our unique model combines world class dance experiences with comprehensive subsidized services to improve academic, career, and community opportunities.