Trainee Program

This new program offers young dancers, ages 19-22, the ability to continue training while preparing to audition for companies. Students admitted as trainees will have the goal of pursuing a career as a professional ballet dancer. The program focuses on developing artistry and strengthening technique, while providing a realistic transition to the professional world.

Classes

Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm​​


​Classical ballet (Vaganova), Pointe, Repertoire, Variations, Men's Class

Info

  • Potential teaching opportunities available.
  • Housing for students is not offered.
  • Trainee students will participate in multiple performances each year.
  • Tuition: $6,000 per year. 

Auditions

  1. Head-Shot 
  2. Full body dance photo, in profile first arabesque, en pointe for ladies and demi-pointe for men. Ladies in a leotard and tights, and men in black tights with a tight-fitting white shirt. No costumes or skirts.
  3. $45 audition fee

​Students may audition by video or by contacting the director at classicalballetofmd@gmail.com to schedule an in-person audition.
Please email all necessary audition requirements and a Youtube link to your audition video to classicalballetofmd@gmail.com
Audition video requirements
A. Introduction
State your name, age, and where you are from.

B. Ballet technique class
Please record barre work from the side and center work from the front. Each combination may be done on one side, if desired.
    Barre:
  • Plié
  • Battement Tendu/ Battement Jeté
  • Rond de jambe
  • Grand Battement
   Centre:
  • Adagio
  • Battement Tendu with Pirouette en-dehors
  • Balancé combination with Pirouette en-dedans
   Allegro:
  • Petite allegro with Battu
  • Medium allegro with Sissonne
  • Grand allegro with Entrelacé and grand jeté
   Pointe:
  • Échappé with pirouette en-dehors
  • Piqué turns with tours chaînés

C. Classical variation en pointe



Audition Registration and Fee Payment