Pre-Professional
Division

Training for the Serious Dancer

Designed for the serious dancer preparing for a career in ballet, the Pre-Professional Division offers intensive training for dancers in levels 6-7 as well as our Trainee Program. Dancers in the Pre-Professional division work closely with DE LA dance company and have the opportunity to take company classes and perform alongside the company. This rigorous program develops the technical mastery, artistry, and discipline required for success in professional dance settings.

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CLASSES WE OFFER

Trainee

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 Trainee Director. The program is held August 24, 2026, through May 23, 2027, and runs six days per week. Placement is by audition only.

Tuition: $5,200/year plus one-time registration fee of $100

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BALLET 6/7

Ballet 6/7 classes run for two 18-week semesters. The full program consists of eight classes, including Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, Stretch & Strength and Contemporary. View syllabus for class curriculum. Private lessons are available at a discounted rate to supplement the dancers' regular class training. See below to register.

Schedule

Monday, /Contemporary, 5:15-6:15pm and Technique, 6:15-7:45pm

Tuesday, Pointe, 4:30–6:00pm, and Stretch and Strength, 6:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, Pointe/Variations 5:30-7:00pm

Thursday, Technique, 4:30–6:00pm, Rehearsal 6:15-8:00pm

Friday, Technique, 4:30–6:00pm, Rehearsal 6:15-8:30pm

Saturday, Technique, 11:30am–1:00pm

*For class changes, please refer to our Google Calendar*

Tuition

$3,983 (18 week semester)

$65 registration fee per family annually

Optional one-hour private lessons are $75, and 90-minute private lessons are $100.

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