We’re excited to have you register for our Pre-Professional Training Program at Dance Institute of Washington.
Registration for the school year 2021-2022 will open July of 2021.
Please select from the Level Divisions below to learn more about the respective registration process. More details coming soon!
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: TBA
Registration Process:
Step 1: Fill out the registration form. To be released soon.
New families will be prompted to create a Jackrabbit account. Returning families will be able to log into an existing Jackrabbit account. Select the Level that corresponds to the child’s age (Ages 2.5-3: First Position I; Ages 4-5: First Position II; Ages 6-7: First Position III). Registration is complete once the $25 Registration fee is paid.
Step 2: Complete Enrollment documents and send to accounts@danceinstitute.org. 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.
Step 3: Look for an email from DIW staff including the child’s final schedule and financial offer where applicable.
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 Process:
Step 1: Submit a dancer profile to DIW. This includes:
*We have example photos of our students that we can provide at a later time when necessary
Step 2: Register for the Placement Audition.
Step 3: DIW will notify families of the dancer’s results from the Placement Audition. 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.
Step 4: Fill out the registration form. To be released soon.
New families will be prompted to create a new Jackrabbit account. Returning families will be able to log into an existing account. Select the Level that corresponds to the dancer’s placement results. Registration is complete once the $25 Registration fee is paid.
Step 5: Complete Enrollment documents and send to accounts@danceinstitute.org. 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.
Step 6: Look for an email from DIW staff including the child’s final schedule and financial offer where applicable.
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 Process:
Step 1: Submit your dancer profile to DIW. This includes:
*We have example photos of our students that we can provide at a later time when necessary
Step 2: Register for the Placement Audition. Until we are fully on-site, Placement Auditions will take place via Zoom.
Step 3: DIW will notify families of the dancer’s results from the Placement Audition. Results will include the specific Level the dancer has been placed in. In Middle Division, the options are Relevé I, II, or III. Please note that attending the Placement Audition does not guarantee a place in our Program as space is limited.
Step 4: Fill out the registration form. To be released soon.
New families will be prompted to create a new Jackrabbit account. Returning families will be able to log into an existing account. Select the level that corresponds to the dancer’s placement results. Registration is complete once the $25 Registration fee is paid.
Step 5: Complete Enrollment documents and send to accounts@danceinstitute.org. These forms are: Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, Dismissal Liability Form where applicable, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents) as needed.
Step 6: Look for an email from DIW staff including the child’s final schedule and financial offer where applicable.
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 Process:
Step 1: Submit your dancer profile to DIW. This includes:
*We have example photos of our students that we can provide at a later time when necessary
Step 2: Register for the Placement Audition.
Step 3: DIW will notify families of the dancer’s results from the Placement Audition. Results will include the specific Level the dancer has been placed in. In Upper Division, the options are Upper Division I & Upper Division II. Please note that attending the Placement Audition does not guarantee a place in our Program as space is limited. F
Step 4: Fill out the registration form. To be released soon.
New families will be prompted to create a new Jackrabbit account, returning families will be able to log into am existing account. Select the level that corresponds to the dancer’s placement results. Registration is complete once the $25 Registration fee is paid.
Step 5: Complete Enrollment documents and send to accounts@danceinstitute.org. These forms are: Student and Parent Contract (found in the Student Handbook), Media & Events Form, Dismissal Liability Form where applicable, and Financial Aid Application (with all necessary supporting documents) as needed.
Step 6: Look for an email from DIW staff including the child’s final schedule and financial offer where applicable.
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