Trainee
Age 16-20
Approx. 24-26 hours/week
Audition Required
Dancers invited into the Trainee program show potential for a career in dance. While continuing to refine their technical level, they develop a greater understanding of artistic and performance qualities. Trainees may be selected to perform with PBII and the Company. Trainees will be offered guidance and advice regarding auditions, further career planning, and achieving their goals in the dance world. Trainee-level students are expected to commit to the program for at least two years.
| Registration Fee Due upon registration |
$80.00 |
| Tuition | $875.00/month |
| Spring Showcase Participation Fee Due on February 1st |
$185.00 |
| Monday | 9:30-11:00 AM Ballet 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Men’s Conditioning^ 12:30-1:30 PM Pas de Deux 1:30-3:00 PM Character |
| Tuesday | 9:00-11:00 AM Ballet on Pointe* 9:00-11:00 AM Men’s Ballet^ 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Pas de Deux^ 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Ladies’ Variations* 1:00-2:00 PM Repertoire 1:00-2:00 PM Men’s Variations^ |
| Wednesday | 9:00-11:00 AM Ballet 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Pas de Deux^ 12:30-1:30 PM Contemporary 2:30-3:30 PM Music |
| Thursday | 9:00-11:00 AM Ladies’ Ballet* 9:00-11:00 AM Men’s Ballet^ 12:00-1:00 PM Pointe* 1:00-2:00 PM Pas de Deux 2:15-4:15 PM Repertoire |
| Friday | 9:30-11:00 AM Ballet 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Character 1:00-2:30 PM Contemporary 2:30-3:30 PM Conditioning |
| Saturday | 9:30-11:00 AM Ballet 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Flamenco |
*Female-Identifying Students Only
^Male-Identifying Students Only
Audition for the Pre-Professional Program
Admission to the Pre-Professional Program is by audition only. In-person auditions are held annually, and video submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and register for an audition at the link below.