Why Donate to DIW?

This is a critical time for The Dance Institute of Washington as we move from a small non-profit status to being a unique Washington institution. This is a time when we need your support more than ever.  Our challenges have grown with the realization of our dream to have a permanent home, yet the mission remains the same.

The Dance Institute of Washington exists to provide children and youth with opportunities to discover their own dreams, and the chance to work hard to make them real.  We must be fearless now and ever more creative in meeting these new challenges.

Thank you for believing in the work we do, and for making it possible for us to continue.

HOW YOUR DOLLARS KEEP OUR MISSION ALIVE

This Semester’s Scholarship Goals:

We're getting ready for the Spring Semester.  Dance is a healthy activity for children building self confidence, discipline and teamwork skills.  Our goal for the Spring Semester is to be able to provide $10,000 worth of scholarships for students in our Pre-Dance, Pre-Professional and Community classes.

There are several ways you can donate as an individual:

Sponsorship – contribute to the scholarship fund for students with a financial need:

• $280 can cover the cost of a Community Program student for an entire semester of ballet classes.
• $225 can cover the cost of a Pre-dance student for an entire semester.
• $225 can cover the cost of a Community Program student for an entire semester of classes in tap, hip hop, jazz or African.
• $840 can cover the cost of Pre-Professional Level 1 classes for a student taking ballet and African dance.
• $1,000 can cover the cost of Pre-Professional Level II classes for a student taking ballet, tap and jazz.
• $1,500 can cover the cost of Level III classes for a student taking intermediate ballet, jazz, modern, and African.
• $2,000 can cover the cost of Level IV classes for a student taking intermediate advanced ballet, jazz, modern, African and based upon skill level, Pre-Pointe.