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The Washington Ballet
4 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Washington, District of Columbia
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 202-362-3606
- Website & schedule washingtonballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm |
The programs they offer
What families & students say
“In addition to weekly classes they offer a monthly fundamentals which help you refine in a more targeted way the areas that are so important to solid technique.”
From the reviews
As a beginner ballet student, I haven't had a bad class with Wash Ballet and I go about every week. In addition to weekly classes they offer a monthly fundamentals which help you refine in a more targeted way the areas that are so important to solid technique.
Your first ballet class at The Washington Ballet
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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