Tag: the washington school of ballet

Adult Ballet Is Surging by Leaps and Bounds

If your barre was bursting with bodies in class last year, you’re not alone. 2023 was a huge year for adult ballet students of all levels. Just ask Miya Hisaka, the head of the Adult Ballet Program at The Washington Ballet in Washington, DC. “Every single week I go in, classes are packed. If you go there on […]

Are You Leaving Enough Class Time to Build Full Strength?

Ensuring that the timing of a 90-minute class delivers the best results can be struggle. Here, two teachers discuss the importance of leaving enough time to maximize your dancers’ strength. It’s a struggle to build stamina while focusing on the finer details of artistry and execution. But try to leave yourself enough time at the […]

Artistic Director Julie Kent Expands The Washington Ballet’s Offerings

After just a few months on the job as artistic director for The Washington Ballet, Julie Kent has revamped the company’s enrichment programs and its school. Dance legends will join Kent three times during the season in the series “ICONS: of dance—Sundays at The Joe.” American Ballet Theatre artistic director Kevin McKenzie is the first […]