Episode 14 | Professional Training Programs
Professional Dance Training Programs
A Dancer’s Guide Podcast host, Brittany, reflects on her experience during Broadway Dance Center’s Summer Intern Program as she celebrates the 10th anniversary of starting her UNIQUE DANCE JOURNEY!
This episode is all about Professional Dance Training Programs and how they can truly be a springboard toward the career you’ve always dreamed of. The more effort and energy you put into a program, the more rewarding the outcome!
Featured guest, Anna Hiran, is an alumnus of BDC’s 2019 Spring Professional Semester as well as their three-month Training Program. She is a highly motivated dancer taking both coasts by storm and utilizing her amazing mentors to help guide her towards achieving her dreams. Listen as we discuss how the programs have evolved over the past decade and how beneficial Professional Dance Programs can be. There are so many amazing professional programs across the globe so tune in as we give some advice on choosing the program that’s right for you!
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NEW YORK CITY
Broadway Dance Center
Professional Semester – (U.S. Dancers) 4 month program for advance dancers
Training Program – (U.S. Dancers) Full time program for dancers of all levels
Summer Session – (U.S. Dancers) 8 week summer program and introduction to NYC
ISVP Program – (International Dancers) Full time program for dancers of all levels
ISVP Professional Semester – (International Dancers) 4 month program for advance dancers
Children & Teen Program – Offers a wide variety of workshops, programs, events, camps, and more
Junior Training Program – 3 or 6 week courses for dancers ages 13-17
Conservatory Program – Intermediate to Advance Dancers ages 17-24 International Independent Study Program – International Students ages 18-35
Summer Study – 4 week intensive (varies in genre) ages 18+
Pre-Professional Program – Chosen by audition for full academic year; Dancers ages 7-18
Kids & Teens Workshops/Classes – Variety of classes for academic year; Dancers ages 6-18
First Steps – Full Academic year; Dancers 18mos-5 years old
Summer Youth Programs
Teacher Workshops
Certificate Program – 2 year professional training program; ages 17-25
Dance Studies Program – 12 month program for U.S. & International dancers; Beginner to Advance; ages 18+
Intensive Semester – 6 month intensive for U.S. & International dancers
PLUNGE Program – Performance-based Seminar Program; 6 months for International dancers and 3 months for U.S. Dancers
Children’s Summer Programs
BLUEPRINT Intensive – 2 week intensive for pre-professionals focusing on Ballet and Contemporary; ages 17-25
Teen Summer Intensive – 3 week intensive; ages 11-17
Winter Intensive – 5 day intensive; ages 17+
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Independent Study Program – 1 year program to develop artistry and technical skills; Dancers ages 17-25
Scholarship Program – Financial support for full-time training offered to dancers with the highest potential of becoming professionals; Ages 17-21
Certificate Program – 3 year program for Beginner to Advance dancers; ages 17-23
Workshops – Various Ages and Levels
Pre-Professional Program – For Beginner to Pre-Professional dancers; ages 7-17; Audition required
Ailey Athletic Boys – Scholarship-based program for boys ages 7-10
Junior Division Summer Intensive – 5 weeks training program; ages 11-15
Motivated Movers (Mentioned in A Dancer’s Guide Podcast Episode 3!)
LOS ANGELES
LA Dance Industry Intensives– 5 day intensives for the Ultimate Commercial Dance Experience
Certificate Program– 2 to 12 month programs available; Intermediate to Advance Dancers
Junior Dance Program – Classes and ages vary
Masterclasses
Children’s Program – Various 8 week sessions; Dancers ages 3-7
Studio Program – Recreational Dance Program for all levels; Dancers ages 6-18
Progressive Program – Ballet based program aimed to strengthen dancers technical foundation; Ages 6-18
CHICAGO
Adult Program – Drop-in Classes & Pilates
Youth Dance Programs – Classes; Performance & Ensemble Opportunities
Professional Development Workshops
Professional Program – Acceptance by Audition; Dancers 18+
Summer Intensives – 2020 Dates available
Adult Program – Classes for Beginners to Advance Dancers
Youth Ensemble – Performance Opportunities, Studio Company, Inside out Hip Hop crew & variety of Classes
Workshops & Intensives – Summer & Choreographic Intensives; Ages 18-25
Teen Intensives – 1 day workshops; Ages 12-17
LAS VEGAS
Millennium Dance Complex Las Vegas
Masterclasses
Teacher in Training Program
Children & Teen – Classes for all ages & levels
Adult & Professional – Drop-in classes
Pre-Professional Training day
D.C. AREA
Adult Program – Offers drop-in classes, workshops & events and series classes.
Youth Program – Ages 2-18
Youth Summer Camps – join their mailing list for dates
City Dance (Two Locations)
Conservatory – Intensive Pre-Professional Training program; Audition required
School – Offers different class levels for various age groups; Audition required for all age groups except Little Movers ages 3-7
Summer Intensives
Adult Program – Class card available
AUSTIN
Adult Masterclasses & Workshops
Performance Opportunities – Austin Choreographer’s Ball
Youth Program
Ballet Program – Dancers age 6+
Companies – Audition info on various companies within studio
LONDON
Workshops
Summer School
Advance Training – Intensive training Programme; Dancers ages 11-18
Professionals