Thank you for your interest in our Pre-Professional Training Program at The Dance Institute of Washington.
Registration for Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 Training is open.
Please read closely below under the Division you are interested in based on age for all registration details.
For Ages: 2.5 to 7 years-old
About the Level: This division is designed for young dancers and is broken up into three levels depending on age. First Position I (2.5-3), II (4-5) , and III (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 basic foundation of movement. This division focuses on imaginative play, coordination, energy words, spatial awareness, directionality, balance, and motor skills. All young dancers must be potty-trained in order to participate in our Early Division.
Placement Audition: None required
Class Schedule:
First Position I: Age 2.5-3
Tuesdays:
4:15pm-5:00pm Creative Movement
Saturdays:
9:15am-10:00am Creative Movement
*Option of Saturday only training or Tuesday & Saturday training.
Single Day $550 Two-day $800/ Fall Semester
First Position II: Age 4
Thursdays:
4:15pm-5:00pm Creative Movement II
Saturdays:
10:15am-11:00am Creative Movement II
*Option of Saturday only day training or Thursday & Saturday training.
Single Day $625 Two-day $950/ Fall semester
Plié I: Age 5
Tuesdays:
4:30pm-5:30pm Pre-Technique
Saturdays:
11:15am-12:15pm Pre-Technique
*recommended arrival time 4:10 pm
$700/Semester $1400/year
Plié II: Age 6-7
Thursdays:
5:15pm-6:15pm Pre-Technique I
Saturdays:
12:30pm-1:30pm Pre-Technique I
*recommended arrival time 5:00 pm
$750/Semester $1500/year
Registration & Enrollment Process:
Step 1: Fill out registration form
Step 2: You will receive a confirmation email and access to our Enrollment Portal.
Step 3: Begin Enrollment Process by logging into your provided account. Make sure you submit all required forms (These forms are: Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents) as needed) by the given deadline.
Step 4: You will receive enrollment confirmation communications from our School Administration.
For Ages: 8 – 10 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.
Class Schedule: TBA
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 Enrollment Process by logging into your provided account. Make sure you submit all required forms (These forms are: Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents) as needed) by the given deadline.
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 – 13 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.
Class Schedule: TBA
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 Enrollment Process by logging into your provided account. Make sure you submit all required forms (These forms are: Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents) as needed) by the given deadline.
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.
Class Schedule: TBA
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 Enrollment Process by logging into your provided account. Make sure you submit all required forms (These forms are: Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents) as needed) by the given deadline.
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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