Dance Institute of Washington (DIW) is the leading minority-led, pre-professional dance equity organization in Washington, DC. Founded in 1987 by Fabian Barnes
Washington, DC
Joined September 2010
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Apply Now!!! The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Application is open for community college students looking to transfer to a 4-year university next fall. Deadline is January 12, 2023.
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Our Fall Arts Guide is here to help you navigate the D.C. arts scene through December. This season, the District's diverse creatives have built ample spaces for the community to reconnect with the city, its artists, and each other. Full guide at the link. bit.ly/3C37agn
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“There’s a difference between being an organization that sees the value in being more inclusive, more diverse and more equitable versus being an organization that is committed to advancing equity. They are not the same thing.” - Kahina Haynes of @DIW_DC washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
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Join Fair Chance partner @DIW_DC and Canada’s National Ballet School for the Inaugural Canada-United States Symposium: Addressing Racialization in Ballet. Learn more about the speakers and panelists, session schedules, and register here: bit.ly/3qHwPp7
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En nombre de @MayorBowser, gracias a @DIW_DC por su trabajo y compromiso con la comunidad latina en el Distrito de Columbia. ¡Les deseamos un próspero y saludable 2021!
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Just one more sleep until #NationalDanceDay! 🥳💃🕺
Join us on Facebook & YouTube 9/19 at 11 a.m. ET for video classes from @TWBallet, @CityDance POP, @diw_dc, @divadancehq, @neperformingart & @DanceLoft14.
Full schedule ➡ bit.ly/KCNDD2020
ALT National Dance Day 2020 | three people dance in front of a television with a dance class being played onscreen
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Now streaming for #NationalDanceDay: @diw_dc's Ashanté Green teaches a contemporary dance to Nina Simone's "Feelin Good." 🎤🎶
WATCH ▶ youtu.be/EII3RmKDgyo
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Our AIM program partner, @DIW_DC, is helping families in the DC community and beyond access dance and fitness courses, virtually. Through their Online Learning Center, dance lovers can take classes including Afro-Fit, Beginner Ballet and much more: bloombg.org/3iWF9um
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We’re launching #GivingTuesdayNow - a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. bit.ly/2UzAjtP
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🚨 MISSING DANCER ALERT! Kavin Grant, dance professor at Alabama State University is missing. He was last seen in Tallahassee setting a dance at Famu’s Mahogany Dance Team. He did not show up for class at Asu today. Someone last spoke to him on Saturday. Please Call 904.945.5621!
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We are jumping with excitement! Registration is open. Follow the link in bio to our website and you'll find the eventbrite registration link.
Become a DMDC member today and the weekend… instagram.com/p/BnW3Q2TgNF6/…
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We are excited to work with @DIW_DC during their Fair Chance Praxis Partnership. To learn more about Dance Institute of Washington, make sure to follow them on Twitter at @DIW_DC and visit their website: danceinstituteofwashington.o…
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The @DIW_DC is led by Executive Director Kahina Haynes, a dedicated arts activist. As a DC native, Ms. Haynes has always been connected to the arts and looks to fulfill the mission of @DIW_DC to provide youth and families have equal access to classical ballet and diverse dance.
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Fabian Barnes founded the @DIW_DC in 1987 during his summer break from the @DTHballet. He wished to give DC youth the opportunities that @DTHballet gave him – to develop talent, confidence and discipline. Fabian passed away in 2016 but DIW is determined to carry on his legacy.
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There are four core programs that @DIW_DC provides:
1. Ballet For Tots
2. Pre-Professional Ballet Conservatory
3. Outreach Program: Positive Directions Through Dance
4. Pre-Professional Bridge Program
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The @DIW_DC is dedicated to: building self-esteem, discipline & the drive for excellence among at-risk children/youth through dance training & arts education; providing professional performance opportunities for dancers; enhancing Washington’s rich cultural diversity.
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DIW operates a studio school, outreach, youth ensemble and professional company, granting youth from diverse backgrounds the chance to experience the performing arts and develop important skills.
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The Dance Institute of Washington @DIW_DC is a dance education institution committed to providing youth the opportunity to develop artistically, socially, emotionally and intellectually through dance.
