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. Conferences take place quarterly with Jennifer Porteous Rutherford, Trainee Director. The program is held August 24, 2026, through May 23, 2027, and runs six days per week. Placement is by audition only.
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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, and working with Jennifer Porteous Rutherford, Trainee Director
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Send audition videos to info@deladancecenter.com or contact us to set up an in-person audition
