The Dance Institute of Washington

The Dance Institute of Washington EDUCATE. CREATE. ADVANCE. Eliminating barriers and advancing equity in the dance industry worldwide.
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Through intentional inclusion and equity, the Dance Institute of Washington increases diversity at every level of pre-professional Ballet training. We provide additional training in key genres to create a well-rounded dancer that can successfully enter the dance industry at large. Through this exemplary effort, DIW positively impacts racial and economic inequities in dance globally.

08/24/2026

Keep going. Because one day, you deserve to see what happens when all that hard work pays off.

For Kaleb, that moment came when he found out he would be joining the Alvin Ailey family as a scholarship student at
The Ailey School.

The late nights.
The corrections.
The repetition.

The moments when it would’ve been easier to stop.
They were all leading somewhere.

And now, he gets to step into a new chapter knowing that the work was worth it. 💜

We didn’t just give them a summer of dance. We gave them a summer to discover what they’re capable of. 🖤This summer, our...
08/17/2026

We didn’t just give them a summer of dance. We gave them a summer to discover what they’re capable of. 🖤

This summer, our dancers trained across ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and African dance—building versatility, strength, adaptability, and the confidence to step outside their comfort zones.

They explored STEM through our partnership with The Swaliga Foundation , strengthened their bodies through yoga and conditioning, and stepped into leadership as senior dancers served as teaching assistants and interns.

And then, they took the stage.

Because summer training at DIW is about more than learning choreography. It’s about learning to stay curious, embrace the unfamiliar, work through challenges, and recognize: I can do more than I thought I could.

This is what we’re building—diverse dancers, confident artists, curious thinkers, and future leaders.

Here’s to a summer of growth, discovery, and possibility. ✨

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