The Dance Institute of Washington

Dance Institute of Washington (DIW) is the leading minority-led, pre-professional dance equity organization in Washington, DC.Through our innovative DIW Barnes Method, the industry’s proven model, our efforts impact and inspire racial and economic equity in dance locally, nationally and across the globe.

DIW supports students from underserved communities, balancing artistic excellence at the highest level while building life-long skills and confidence through compassion, empowerment, academic discipline, emotional support and nutritional guidance.