Expand your potential at the 2025/2026 D.C. Experience!
MOVE|NYC|’s 3rd Annual D.C. Experience is a TUITION-FREE, high-caliber training program designed for exceptionally talented and motivated teens, ages 13-18. This program consists of a Summer Intensive and quarterly workshops and professional development seminars. By eliminating barriers and focusing solely on talent, we provide access to world-class dance education, mentorship, and empowerment to develop the next generation of leading artists. This intensive cultivates dancers at every technical level, fostering their growth and potential in an inclusive, supportive environment.
This TUITION-FREE program identifies talent at every stage of technical development, from beginner to advanced, and provides access to world class dance education, mentorship, and empowerment.
July 20-August 3, 2025
Develop your technical skills with daily classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Improvisation, Jazz, and Repertory, tailored to elevate execution and artistry.
Collaborate with renowned choreographers like Andile Ndlovu (Washington Ballet) and Jeroboam Bozeman (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater) to create original, performance-ready works.
With top Dance Professionals in the field
These quarterly seminars provide essential guidance on career management, leadership, and professional growth in the dance industry.
Connect with acclaimed artists during panels that offer inspiration, real-world insights, and valuable advice for aspiring dancers.
Dance Institute of Washington increases the inclusive and diverse representation at every level of the professional ballet and dance industries in Washington, DC. Through that exemplary effort, DIW impacts racial and economic equity in dance nationally and globally.