Students are accepted into The Washington School of Ballet by attending an in-person audition or submitting a video audition.
Students attending the summer intensive who are also interested in enrolling in the following school year will be evaluated during summer classes. They do not need to attend a separate audition.
Advance registration is required for all in-person auditions at The Washington Ballet and walk-up registration will not be accepted.
All students auditioning for TWSB programs will be placed by ability and readiness for the TWSB syllabus.
Dancers 12+ should have a minimum of 2-4 years of ballet training and Intermediate pointe work or have had 1-2 years of pointe.
All auditions and placement classes carry a fee due at the time of registration.