TRAINEE PROGRAM
de la Dance Center offers a comprehensive Trainee Program alongside DE LA Dance Company. Students train with the academy and the company in rehearsal, in addition to having their own level-specific classes two days per week. The program is held August 17, 2026, through May 15, 2027, and runs six days per week. Placement is by audition only.
Tuition: $5,200/year plus one-time registration fee of $100
What makes us unique?
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Close mentorship
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Small program size
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Working and performing with a professional ballet company and dancing in corps roles
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Performing in two academy productions where soloist and principal role opportunities are given
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Partnering classes, Variations, Repertoire, Contemporary classes
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Guest instructors from companies such as American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, and Indianapolis Ballet
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Resume and audition video workshops
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Working closely with Mario de la Nuez and Meridith Benson, Artistic Directors of De la Dance Company
Send audition videos to info@deladancecenter.com or contact us to set up an in-person audition.
