Boys are welcome!
Boys are welcome at the Greater Washington Dance Center!
The Boys’ Ballet Program is intended to support and nurture boys’ interest and training in ballet. Ballet training offers boys and young men a unique opportunity to build athleticism, strength, flexibility, balance, discipline and teamwork in a rigorous, yet supportive environment. Students will not only grow into confident young artists inside the studio, but also strong young men of character outside the studio as they learn respect, self-expression, and team-building skills. This program also promotes self-discipline in a non-competitive environment. In addition to classroom training, boys are given numerous opportunities for performing through our resident companies, Festival Ballet Virginia and Motion X Dance.
Boys Scholarship Program
The GWDC Boys’ Ballet Scholarship Program is available to high school age boys who have completed one year of instruction at the Greater Washington Dance Center. The requirements to be considered for the scholarship program are:
- Entering High School
- Regular attendance and attentive behavior
- Maintaining a schedule including all required ballet, modern, jazz and cross-training classes
- Students are required to wear suitable dance attire including ballet shoes, T-shirt, and tights
- Performance and recital fees are not included
- Summer training is not included but required
Boys who are eligible may apply. The scholarship program is a one year commitment to be renewed based upon evaluation. The scholarship is as follows:
25% tuition – year one
50% tuition – year two
75% tuition – year three
Full tuition – year four and beyond
Download the Boys Scholarship Application