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D.C. Experience

Expand your potential at the 2025/2026 D.C. Experience!

APPLICATION OPENS JANUARY 15, 2025
Application Closes February 12, 2025
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Elevate Your Talent

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.

KEY DATES & DETAILS

PROGRAM DATES

July 20-August 3 (Summer Intensive)

Quarterly Touch Points (Dates TBD)

TUITION: $0

YES, it's FREE!

ELIGIBILITY

Dancers in the DC Metro Area & Baltimore areas, ages 13-18

APPLICATION DEADLINE

February 12, 2025

what the program offers

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.

Summer Intensive

July 20-August 3, 2025

Daily Technique Classes

Develop your technical skills with daily classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Improvisation, Jazz, and Repertory, tailored to elevate execution and artistry.

Creation Process with Choreographers

Collaborate with renowned choreographers like Andile Ndlovu (Washington Ballet) and Jeroboam Bozeman (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater) to create original, performance-ready works.

Quarterly Master classes

With top Dance Professionals in the field

Quarterly Professional Development Seminars

These quarterly seminars provide essential guidance on career management, leadership, and professional growth in the dance industry.

Guest Panel Discussions

Connect with acclaimed artists during panels that offer inspiration, real-world insights, and valuable advice for aspiring dancers.

*The D.C. Experience operates annually from August to June and includes a summer intensive and quarterly master classes, professional development, and live performance viewing. The D.C. Experience operates in addition to the training programs and/or performing arts schools that the dancer also attend.*

Elevate Your Talent

Apply now to join MOVE|NYC|’s D.C. Experience and unlock your path to a professional dance career.

2025 D.c. Summer Intensive Choreographers

2024 D.C. Summer Intensive Faculty

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mike tyus
Norbert de la cruz III

The D.C. Experience is in partnership with Dance Institute of Washington

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.