Thank you for your interest in our Pre-Professional Training Program at The Dance Institute of Washington.
Registration for Fall 2023 training is now closed. Please check back in for Spring 2024 openings.
For Ages: 2.5 to 7 years-old
About the Level: Training at the Dance Institute of Washington begins in the Early Division. This division has 4 levels: First Position I, First Position II, Plié I (Age 5), and Plié II (Ages 6-7). Early Division is an intentionally creative realm that is age-appropriate. The overall objective is to engage in and enjoy dance while building a solid foundation of balletic movement. This division focuses on imaginative play, coordination, energy words, spatial awareness, directionality, balance, and motor skills.
Note: All young dancers must be potty-trained in order to participate in our Early Division.
Placement Audition: Only Required for Pile II (Ages 6-7)
Registration & Enrollment Process:
Step 1: Fill out the registration form and pay the mandatory $25 registration fee (registration link available here when registration is open)
Step 2: You will receive a confirmation email and access to your Enrollment Portal.
Step 3: Begin the Enrollment Process by submitting the requested forms. Make sure you submit all required forms (These forms are Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, Dismissal Liability form, Disciplinary Action Form, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents as needed) by the given deadline. Please submit all completed forms via email to our Registrar, Erin Johnson (ejohnson@danceinstitute.org)
Step 4: You will receive enrollment confirmation communications from our registrar Erin Johnson.
For Ages: 8 – 11 years-old
About the Level: This division consists of 4 levels: Tendu I, II, III, and IV. In this division, we introduce clear dance genres and have higher expectations of students so that we can effectively teach these genres. At this stage, our instructors begin to give specific support to the students so that they execute movements correctly and minimize the risk of injury long-term. Successful completion of the Lower Division means that a student has a serious approach to their training, proper class etiquette, and a firm grasp on basic technique in dance.
Placement Audition: Yes, required. Attending a Placement Audition does not guarantee a place in our Program as space is limited.
Registration & Enrollment Process:
Step 1: Register for a Placement Audition
Step 2: DIW will notify families of the dancer’s results from the Placement Audition within a week. Results will include the specific Level the dancer has been placed in. In Lower Division, the options are Tendu I, II, III, or IV. Please note that attending the Placement Audition does not guarantee a place in our Program as space is limited.
If your dancer is not accepted into our program or we do not have space, we will notify you by email within one-week of the audition date. Please do not continue to steps 4 and 5 until you have received confirmation from DIW. Registering in Jackrabbit and paying the Registration fee do not guarantee placement in our program.
Step 3: Once you have received confirmation from DIW, please fill out this registration form: (Form will appear here once registration is open)
You will receive a confirmation email and access to our Enrollment Portal.
Step 4: Begin the Enrollment Process by logging into your provided account. (These forms are Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, Dismissal Liability form, Disciplinary Action Form, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents as needed) by the given deadline. Please send all forms to the Registrar Erin Johnson (ejohnson@danceinstitute.org)
Step 5: Look for an email from DIW staff including the dancer’s final schedule and financial offer where applicable. You will receive enrollment confirmation communications.
For Ages: 11 – 14 years-old
About the Level: Upon entry into this division, students begin cultivating their personal development. The division consists of 3 levels: Relevé I, II, and III. Students are introduced to Ballet Theory and expand their genre training to include African, Hip Hop, Repertoire, and more. Male students in this division transition into classes with our male faculty that explicitly focus on the male physiology as it relates to dance.
Placement Audition: Yes, required. Attending a Placement Audition does not guarantee a place in our Program as space is limited.
Prerequisite: Female-identifying must pass and complete beginner pointe training.
Registration & Enrollment Process:
Step 1: Register for a Placement Audition.
Step 2: DIW will notify families of the dancer’s results from the Placement Audition within a week. Results will include the specific Level the dancer has been placed in. In Lower Division, the options are Tendu I, II, III, or IV. Please note that attending the Placement Audition does not guarantee a place in our Program as space is limited.
If your dancer is not accepted into our program or we do not have space, we will notify you by email within one-week of the audition date. Please do not continue to steps 4 and 5 until you have received confirmation from DIW. Registering in Jackrabbit and paying the Registration fee do not guarantee placement in our program.
Step 3: Once you have received confirmation from DIW, please fill out this registration form: (Form will appear here once registration is open)
You will receive a confirmation email and access to our Enrollment Portal.
Step 4: Begin the Enrollment Process by logging into your provided account. (These forms are Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, Dismissal Liability form, Disciplinary Action Form, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents as needed) by the given deadline. Please send all forms to the Registrar Erin Johnson (ejohnson@danceinstitute.org)
Step 5: Look for an email from DIW staff including the child’s final schedule and financial offer where applicable. You will receive enrollment confirmation communications.
For Ages: 14 – 18 years-old
About the Level: This division is separated into 2 levels: Upper Division I and Upper Division II. This division is focused on preparing our students for their exit from High School and their entrance into a career. Whether they hope to matriculate in higher education, join a professional dance company, and/or get an agent, our Upper Division curriculum prepares them for it as well as how to prioritize long-term health and wellness.
Placement Audition: Yes, required. Attending a Placement Audition does not guarantee a place in our Program as space is limited.
Prerequisite: Female-identifying must pass and complete beginner pointe training.
Registration & Enrollment Process:
Step 1: Register for a Placement Audition.
Step 2: DIW will notify families of the dancer’s results from the Placement Audition within a week. Results will include the specific Level the dancer has been placed in. In Lower Division, the options are Tendu I, II, III, or IV. Please note that attending the Placement Audition does not guarantee a place in our Program as space is limited.
If your dancer is not accepted into our program or we do not have space, we will notify you by email within one-week of the audition date. Please do not continue to steps 4 and 5 until you have received confirmation from DIW. Registering in Jackrabbit and paying the Registration fee do not guarantee placement in our program.
Step 3: Once you have received confirmation from DIW, please fill out this registration form: (Form will appear here once registration is open)
You will receive a confirmation email and access to our Enrollment Portal.
Step 4: Begin the Enrollment Process by logging into your provided account. (These forms are Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, Dismissal Liability form, Disciplinary Action Form, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents as needed) by the given deadline. Please send all forms to the Registrar Erin Johnson (ejohnson@danceinstitute.org)
Step 5: Look for an email from DIW staff including the child’s final schedule and financial offer where applicable. You will receive enrollment confirmation communications.
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