The Pre-Professional Training Program of NCDC is designed to prepare the advanced level dancer for a professional performing career. The Artistic Directors have created a new, unprecedented curriculum that includes rigorous classical ballet base supplemented with either modern or additional ballet and pointe. The program allows dancers the flexibility to customize their training schedule to meet their individual needs and goals. We work with each dancer to help them determine the right path for them.
In addition to an unparalleled level of training, the new 2010/2011 curriculum offers the performance experiences and training needed to get an edge over the competition. The Pre-Professional Training Program will also include special workshops and classes in nutrition and health, dance history, dance careers, dance at the collegiate level as well as parent classes (educating parents on the dance world and as dance as a career, etc.) The dancers in this division also have the opportunity for international and national travel for training and performance.
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Trainee
Our Trainees range in age from 11-13yrs old. Weekly requirements are 8-10 hours:
• 4.25 hours ballet tech
• 0.45 Pointe
• 1.0 modern
• 1.0 reh
• 1.0 elective
Trainees begin as the entry level in the PP division. They have the opportunity to train with
an esteemed faculty who’s primary goals are to create technically proficient artists with an understanding of dance as an art form. Dancers are given opportunities to travel and are
exposed to different companies, dance forms and dancers throughout the world. Dancers
undergo a series of master classes, workshops and choreographic studies that enhance
their education and training. The main goal of the trainee program is to prepare the young
dancers technically for entrance in the Apprentice program where they will further develop
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Apprentice
Our Apprentices range in age from 13-15 yrs old. Weekly Requirements are 14+ hours:
• 9 hours ballet tech and pointe
• 1.5 modern
• 1 jazz
• 2 reh
• 1 elective
Apprentices have the opportunity to train with an esteemed faculty who’s primary goals
are to create technically proficient artists with an understanding of dance as an art form.
Dancers are given opportunities to travel and are exposed to different companies, dance
forms and dancers throughout the world. Dancers undergo a series of master classes,
workshops and choreographic studies that enhance their education and training. The main
goal of the division is to open doors for those young dancers who may decide to choose a
professional career in the arts. |
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Company
Our Company dancers range in age from 16+yrs. Weekly Requirements are 14+ hours:
• 9 hours ballet tech and pointe
• 1.5 modern
• 1 jazz
• 2 reh
• 1 elective
Company dancers have the opportunity to train with an esteemed faculty whose primary
goals are to create technically proficient artists with an understanding of dance as an art
form. Dancers are given opportunities to travel and are exposed to different companies,
dance forms and dancers throughout the world. Dancers undergo a series of master
classes, workshops and choreographic studies that enhance their education and training.
The main goal of the division is to open doors for those young dancers who may decide to
choose a professional career in the arts. |
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