The official school of The Washington Ballet. The Washington School of Ballet, under the watchful eye of Mary Day, has trained over 10,000 students since its founding in 1944 by Mary Day and Lisa Gardner. Students of all ages attend, starting with Pre-ballet for children aged 6 through adult classes. For future professional dancers, graded classes are offered in classical technique, pointe, modern, adagio, pas de deux, and a boys class . The school is noted nationally and internationally for its excellent classical training, of some of the world's finest dancers - Virginia Johnson, Kevin McKenzie, and Amanda McKerrow, to name a few as well as actresses Shirley MacLaine and Georgia Engel, Many of The Washington School of Ballet students have won scholarships and awards in prestigious national competitions including the Presidential Scholar in the Arts Program, the Princess Grace Foundation USA Program, and the National Arts and Letters Competition.
Dance is the best preparation for life.
It teaches you discipline, how to handle your body, poise, and self assurance. It is very good for everyone, even those who do not become professional dancers.