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Washington Ballet Thearc
4.6 ★★★★★ 24 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
- Phone (202) 889-8150
- Website & schedule washingtonballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My granddaughter attends and I am so very pleased with the poise and confidence, to nothing of the dance training she has begun to display.”
What families & students say
“Instructor Saki is knowledgeable and always full of energy.”
“My granddaughter attends and I am so very pleased with the poise and confidence, to nothing of the dance training she has begun to display.”
From the reviews
My granddaughter attends and I am so very pleased with the poise and confidence, to nothing of the dance training she has begun to display. I am very, very pleased with her development through The Washington Ballet.
I am so happy I found this place. My 9 year old just started and she is thrilled to come every week for practice. Instructor Saki is knowledgeable and always full of energy. I can't wait to see my daughter's progress in ballet in this thriving environment.
Our daughter has been dancing here since she first started and made point this year, amazing staff, director, and students!
Your first ballet class at Washington Ballet Thearc
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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