Support Our Mission
Help Every Child Step Into the Spotlight
Your generosity funds scholarships, world-class training, and the holistic programming that develops our students into artists and leaders. Every gift helps ensure no child is turned away because of cost.
46K+
Students served
since 1987
1,000+
Students served in
2025
$92K+
Scholarships & stipends in 2025
100%
Of programming is
subsidized
100%
Of graduates complete
high school
100% of DIW’s programming is subsidized. Through need-based scholarships and subsidized tuition, financial barriers never stand between a young person and world-class dance education. The results: 100% of our graduates complete high school, and 99% enter college or pursue professional careers.
Ways to Support
Three Ways to Make a Difference
Whether you give financially, fund a specific initiative, or share your time, every form of support strengthens the futures of D.C.’s young dancers.
Give Financially
Donate
Make a one-time or recurring gift to support DIW’s mission. Every dollar helps eliminate barriers and ensures young people get the training they deserve. Donate online, mail a check, or explore employer matching.
Direct Your Impact
Fund a Cause
Channel your support toward a specific initiative. Sponsor our programming and performances, or contribute to one of our dedicated campaigns: the Eunice L. Barnes Fund, Boys in Ballet, or the Pointe Shoe Fund.
Share Your Time
Volunteer
Give your time and talent to the DIW community. From event support to mentorship to administrative help, volunteers play an essential role in keeping our programs running and our students inspired.
Financial Stewardship
Investing in Our Mission
In 2025, DIW invested $2.91M into programs and operations that kept world-class dance education accessible to every student who walked through our doors.
Program Delivery & Artistic Investment
$2.19M
75% of total expenditures
The majority of every dollar contributed to DIW directly supports dance instruction, artistic talent, and the professional spaces required for high-quality training. Your investment sustains both the learning experience and the environment that makes it possible.
Organizational Administration & Support
$0.72M
25% of total expenditures
The infrastructure, staffing, and oversight that keep DIW running effectively each day. This ensures responsible stewardship of funds, operational stability, and the accountability required to sustain our mission.
When You Support DIW, You're Investing In
Other Ways to Give
Every Form of Support Matters
Mail a Check
Please make checks payable to “Dance Institute of Washington” and mail to our facility.
3400 14th St., NW
Washington, DC 20010
Employer Matching
Many employers offer gift matching programs that can double or triple your contribution. Check with your HR department to see if your company participates.
In-Kind Donations
We welcome in-kind donations of dancewear, equipment, office supplies, and professional services that directly support our students and operations.
Every Gift Opens a Door
Whether you give $25 or $25,000, your support provides vital scholarships, holistic programming, and keeps world-class dance education accessible to all.
“What we’re doing here is, we’re helping to save lives. That’s what dance did for me, and that’s what I feel like we’re doing for a lot of young people.”
— FABIAN BARNES, FOUNDER, Dance Institute of Washington