Contemporary Division
NEW for the 2026/27 School Year
Ages 15-20 | Pre-Professional Program
Audition Required
The Contemporary Division at School of Philadelphia Ballet is a distinct, pre-professional training pathway designed to educate versatile, intelligent, and artistically curious dancers for today’s evolving dance world. Rooted in contemporary ballet and modern dance practices, the program emphasizes grounded movement, dynamic use of weight, coordination, musical interpretation, and creative adaptability. While classical technique remains an important foundation, the Contemporary Division develops dancers’ ability to move beyond a single vocabulary and respond to a wide range of choreographic voices.
Students are trained to think critically, move efficiently, and perform with intention. Through contemporary technique classes, repertory, partnering, improvisation, and creative process, dancers gain the tools necessary to function confidently in professional rehearsal environments. The Contemporary Division prepares dancers for second companies, contemporary ballet companies, and mixed-repertory professional companies, where versatility, responsiveness, and artistic individuality are essential.
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.
Registration for the 2026/27 School Year Opens on June 1, 2026!
Accepted students can complete program registration through the JackRabbit Parent Portal linked below.
The 2026/27 School Year begins on August 31, 2026, and ends on June 6, 2027. Families can view the 2026/27 School Calendar at the link below.
