Deep in the
heart
of Texas

Texas Trainee Program

The Joffrey Texas Trainee Program maintains the same focus on excellence as our NYC Trainee Programs, but in a location that allows us to provide the training at a considerably lower cost!

Conservatory Training
Certificate Program

All Ages

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What is the Texas

Trainee
Program

Several of our Joffrey Ballet School success stories share the same plot. These featured dancers began their journeys as our summer intensive students, who were then selected to join us for our year-round Trainee Program.

What exactly IS our year-round Trainee Program, and why is it one of the best ways for a young aspiring dancer to pursue a dance career?

Joffrey Ballet School offers a year-round training ground for pre-professional artists in a multitude of dance disciplines. You have the choice of study at Joffrey Ballet School, either Ballet or Jazz & Contemporary. The goal is to train dancers to work professionally, but most of the top ballet schools around the country do not have this vast range in training. They are focused primarily on a single discipline, and at Joffrey Ballet School we recognize the need for versatility.

Our goal is to create a highly employable dancer. Dancers are here to embrace a future in dance, and we are here to help guide them on a successful career path.

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Where is it?

Dallas, Texas

The Texas Trainee Program maintains the same focus on excellence as our NYC Trainee Programs, but in a location that allows us to provide the training at a considerably lower cost. The Housing and Tuition cost is $18,000 less per year than our New York Programs. Merit scholarships and financial aid are also available.

The Texas Trainee Program has the same age requirements, accepting the serious dancer between the ages of 13 and 25. As with our New York City Programs, Texas Trainees are expected to either have completed their high school graduation requirements, or to be working toward completion. High school credits can be earned online, and study time is allotted each day for Joffrey Ballet School Housing students.

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Tell me about the

Training & Classes

You can choose your path in the Joffrey Trainee Program

A rigorous schedule awaits you
where we will meet the highest standards in dance education.

BALLET AND Jazz & CONTEMPORARY

Jazz & Contemporary

Our program is built for dancers ages 13 – 25, studying 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday.

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World Class

Faculty

Here you will train with a world-class faculty who represent a diverse array of professional experiences!

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But what about

Academics

Conservatory Training Certificate Program

All Ages

Dual Credit Program for Middle & High School Students

The Joffrey Ballet School recommends the Keystone program for dancers still in high school. The Keystone School is a fully accredited, teacher supported, diploma granting private school of K12 Inc., a leader in the growing field of online and blended learning.

Keystone students at Joffrey are awarded additional high school credit for their dancing and coursework, allowing their academic transcripts to reflect Joffrey’s rigorous training.

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Matthew Slattery

Boston Ballet

Stephan Azulay

Nevada Ballet

Shaine Wire

Charlotte Ballet

Patrick Ward

Sarasota Ballet

Cristina Weimer

Ballet West

Kathryn Meeusen

Ballet San Antonio

Imani Williams

Florida Dance Theater

Erika Citrin

JKing Dance Company

Starr Dee

Movedipr

Chyrstyn Fentroy

Boston Ballet

Natalia Lemus

Compañía Nacional De Danza

Jiryeong Cho

Wise Ballet Theater

Catherine Rogers

Madison Ballet

Cristina Commisso

Osnabruck Theater

Luna Sayag

Cleveland Ballet

Victor Smith

Charlottesville Ballet

Paige White

Ballet Met of Houston

Ana Lucía Liedo

Ballet de Jalisco

Austap Klymko

American Repertory Ballet

Giulia Morgando

Bellini Junior Company

Let us set you on the

Path to
Success

Dancer Life

at Joffrey

"Day in the Life" of a Ballet Trainee

Ballet Technique

8:30 – 10:00am

Pointe or Men's Class

10:15 – 11:00am

Lunch

11:30am – 12:45pm

Anatomy

12:45 – 1:45pm

Ballet Repertory

2:00 – 3:30pm

Rehearsal/Performance Studies

3:45pm – 5:15pm

"Day in the Life" of a Jazz & Contemporary Trainee

Ballet Technique

9:00 – 10:30am

Contemporary Technique

10:30am – 12:00pm

Lunch

12:00 – 1:00pm

Anatomy

1:00 – 2:00pm

Theater Dance

2:30 – 4:00pm

Performance Studies

4:30 – 6:00pm

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Residence Life

at Joffrey

Plano, Texas

Heritage at Lakeside
5900 Baywater Drive, Plano, TX 75093

Available for students 13 and older.

At Joffrey Ballet School we welcome our students to a safe, exciting and diverse student life. Our community provides a peaceful environment without the distraction of a large city where students can learn, grow and make life changing connections and memories.

The student apartments are located in the suburbs of Dallas and are within a short walking distance from our dance studio. Students will have access to a bundle of amenities as well as indoor and outdoor common areas. Our live-in Housing staff are available to students and parents 24 hours a day and assist by providing support and guidance along the way.

All of our students also enjoy access to our exclusive student life programs and events. The events include site tours, world class workshops, trips to museums and dance productions. *All events are contingent on availability and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although it is not required, we highly recommend that students stay at the student apartments.

HOUSING FAQ

Amenities

Apartment

Furnished apartments.
Gourmet kitchens with granite countertops.
Washer and dryer in each apartment.
Dishwasher in each apartment.
Walk-in closet.
Ceiling fans in bedrooms and living rooms.
Wifi and utilities provided.
Live-in housing staff.

Community

Indoor & outdoor common areas with sparkling swimming pool.
24-hour Emergency Maintenance.
48-hour Maintenance Commitment.
Neighborhood feel.

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Ceyhun Ozsoy

Artistic Director – Texas

Registrar

NYC & Texas Registrar

Tia Feather

High School Academic Liaison

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Spend a VIRTUAL DAY with us!

Participate in class with us virtually

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Trainee/BFA Auditions

Audition In-Person

Experience a day as a trainee and tour our dorms

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Learn more about the program

Meet the Artistic Directors, Housing Director, Registrar & other staff of the Joffrey Ballet School TraInee & BFA programs.

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Tuition & Pricing

Texas

Tuition

$6,225

Per Term

Fall 2024 / Spring 2025

US Citizens & Permanent Residents
No International Program Available
Annual Tuition $12,450*

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Housing

$4,750

Per Term

Fall 2024 / Spring 2025

Rental Term: 9 Months (Sept – May)
Annual Housing Cost: $9,500*
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Additional Costs & Fees

REGISTRATION FEE

$75

New Students

Application FEE

$150

This fee will go towards the first term's tuition. $50 refundable upon cancellation.

Performance FEE

$600

Per year or $300 per term

HOUSING SECURITY DEPOSIT

$500

HOUSING RA Fee

$700

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Frequently Asked Questions

Program Information

Admission & Registration

Due to COVID-19 some of our in person audition options are unavailable, see below about attending a LIVE Zoom Audition Class.

For questions, please email Nancy Cole at ncole@joffreyballetschool.com

Dancers are encouraged to submit video footage with their application if accepted via summer program auditions for merit scholarships

For more information and application response times, please refer to the quick sheet below.

Trainee/BFA Registration & Application Guide

Step 1:

Registration For Accepted Dancers:
After a dancer is accepted into the program the first step they need to complete is our application form. Financial Aid & Merit Results will not be released until this is completed.

New York BFA/Trainee (Open to all)
Click here to Register

Step 2:

Apply For Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available to all students, both US Citizens & International.

NY Students (US Citizens)

Dancers will have graduated from High School by 9/1/21. Dancers must complete the FAFSA application. Click here to Register
Dancers will not have graduated from High School by 9/1/21. Dancers must complete the FAST application. Complete the FAST here

International Students

Dancers must complete the FAST application. Complete the FAST here

Step 3:

Merit Scholarships

If you are applying for a merit scholarship you need to complete the following:

New Students need to schedule a trainee tour and take class for further evaluation or submit an electronic video of their dancing for further review. This can be uploaded directly while filling the application in Step 1. If you are not able to schedule a visit or submit a video your merit results will be based on your audition for the program.
Current Jazz/Contemporary & Ballet Trainee’s need to submit an essay outlining why they feel they are deserving of merit and what they hope to gain with a scholarship. This can be uploaded directly while out the application in Step 1 above.
All current students are evaluated during the school year. Merit scholarship decisions will be made based on the student’s growth in the program, attendance and artistic achievement. Students’ grades will be analyzed and any failing grades will prevent the student from receiving merit.

For more information and application response times, please refer to the quick sheet below.

Trainee/BFA Registration & Application Guide

Step 1:

Registration For Accepted Dancers:
After a dancer is accepted into the program the first step they need to complete is our application form. Financial Aid & Merit Results will not be released until this is completed.

Texas Trainee (Only open to US Citizens)
Click here to Register

Step 2:

Apply For Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available to all students, both US Citizens & International.

TX Students

Dancers must complete the FAST application. Complete the FAST here

Step 3:

Merit Scholarships

If you are applying for a merit scholarship you need to complete the following:

New Students need to schedule a trainee tour and take class for further evaluation or submit an electronic video of their dancing for further review. This can be uploaded directly while filling the application in Step 1. If you are not able to schedule a visit or submit a video your merit results will be based on your audition for the program.
Current Jazz/Contemporary & Ballet Trainee’s need to submit an essay outlining why they feel they are deserving of merit and what they hope to gain with a scholarship. This can be uploaded directly while out the application in Step 1 above.
All current students are evaluated during the school year. Merit scholarship decisions will be made based on the student’s growth in the program, attendance and artistic achievement. Students’ grades will be analyzed and any failing grades will prevent the student from receiving merit.

The Ballet Trainee Program of the Joffrey Ballet School is a four year program that is both competitive and intensive. From September through May, this program trains dancers in the classical ballet technique and artistry required for an active career in a professional company. The program demands a deep commitment on the part of the students and is recommended only to those students who are dedicated to working diligently and exclusively towards a professional career in dance.

At the Joffrey Ballet School, you will be exposed to all facets of the dance world, from choreography and music, to staging and costuming. You will see firsthand how all these aspects come together at the school, through the faculty who demand work of a professional grade, as well as the guest teachers and visiting artists with respected dance companies. The Joffrey Ballet School’s Ballet Trainee Program approaches training at a professional level comparable to a professional company environment, yet maintains the nurturing, personalized instruction of a school setting. As one trainee puts it, “You have a lot of people to impress.”

The Ballet Program is designed to develop pre-professional students with a classical ballet and contemporary background, balancing consistency and versatility in both classical and contemporary ballet and dance. Courses include: Ballet technique; Pointe and Variations; Ballet Repertory; Pas de deux; Character; Horton Technique; Cunningham Technique; Limon Technique; Contemporary Dance; Jazz; Performance Studies; Choreographic Workshops, Kinetic Studies (Body Conditioning); Ballet Methodology; Career Planning; Critical Analysis; Music; Anatomy; Dance History; Health and Nutrition.

Students will be given performance opportunities throughout the year. They will be coached in established repertoire and will also have choreography set upon them. There will be smaller, intimate performances during the year culminating in a large Concert at the end of the school year.

This Jazz & Contemporary division at the Joffrey Ballet School is geared toward those dancers who want to focus their training on Jazz and Contemporary styles of movement, while incorporating a wider knowledge of Classical Ballet training and Modern dance.

Students are exposed to a diverse range of styles from both past and present. The student’s attention will be focused on body awareness and creativity to prepare them for careers in education, performance, and choreography in Jazz and Contemporary styles of dance.

Students will be encouraged to embrace and explore a broad range of material that will help each of them develop his or her individual voice as an artist in this evolving art form. The curriculum will consist of both technical and academic/creative classes designed to fully prepare students for careers in dance, dance education, and choreography. Classes will be offered in various styles of Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Classical Modern, Contemporary Modern, Modern Partnering, Choreography, and Improvisation.

Students will be given performance opportunities throughout the year. They will be coached in established repertoire and will also have choreography set upon them. There will be smaller, intimate performances during the year culminating in a large Concert at the end of the school year.

The Joffrey Ballet School prides itself on providing our students with several opportunities to perform. Being a part of a production provides the critical real-world experience necessary to begin a professional dance career.

Rehearsals are intense and will drive you to your own personal level of perfection. Performing is a key element in any dancer’s experience, knowledge, and pre-professional training.

The casting is determined by the Artistic Director who bases his decision on talent, experience, and the level of training achieved, but everyone will be given a role and/or an opportunity for an understudy position.

Texas Program

Students will participate in two main stage performances during the year. These will take place at theaters in the Dallas area. Students will perform a diverse range of repertoire from classical to cutting edge contemporary work. Additional in studio and outreach performance opportunities will be available as well throughout the year.

The Joffrey Ballet School prides itself on providing our students with several opportunities to perform. Being a part of a production provides the critical real-world experience necessary to begin a professional dance career. Students perform to sold-out venues in New York City.

Rehearsals are intense and will drive you to your own personal level of perfection. Performing is a key element in any dancer’s experience, knowledge, and pre-professional training.

The casting is determined by the Artistic Director who bases his decision on talent, experience, and the level of training achieved, but everyone will be given a role and/or an opportunity for an understudy position.

NYC Ballet Program

Students will have an abundance of opportunities to perform. These opportunities will include an In-Studio performance of class work (October), The Nutcracker (December), and the Spring Performance (May). Students may also be involved in lecture demonstrations in and around our community. Students of the Joffrey Ballet School are coached in and perform the works of our founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, William Forsythe, and the Petipa repertoire, among many others.

Our annual Spring performance offers a mixed bill that covers a wide selection of dance styles and eras. From the works of Petipa, to Robert Joffrey, to current NYC Dance Artists, the concert is meant to display the versatility in training and artistry for which Joffrey Ballet School is known. The Spring performance is a culmination of a year’s worth of hard work and dedication.

Ballet Trainees are required to participate in our annual Spring performance. Rehearsals begin in the second term, immediately following the Student Choreography Workshop.

NYC Jazz & Contemporary Program

Students will have an abundance of opportunities to perform. These opportunities will include various Student Choreography Shows, and the Spring/Winter Performance (May). Students may also be involved in lecture demonstrations in and around our community.

Student Choreography Workshop: This workshop is an opportunity open to all year-round Trainees to learn about the intricacies and challenges of producing choreography. Students are mentored by both faculty and choreographers who help to develop, refine, and rehearse their work. Students are provided with the opportunity to further explore and develop choreographic and performing talents, as well as elements of production. Students are responsible for creating their own work, casting dancers, rehearsing, and costuming. Students may choose to choreograph their own piece or assist another student in developing his or her work. This is an invaluable experience for every dancer.

As a continuation of their classroom technical study, students participating in this workshop will deepen their artistic voice as they experiment with a variety of stimuli to create dance. In addition, they will refine their understanding of the elements and skills of both technique and composition. The Student Choreography Workshop provides a stable foundation from which the student is encouraged to take risks in order to gain knowledge of themselves and others as multi-leveled individuals and artists. They are encouraged to awaken all the senses through a thorough awareness of the body, in communication with the mind. Students are mentored by the Artistic Staff, working one-on-one with our faculty each week leading up to an in-house studio performance.

Tuition & Finances

International Students (NYC Only)

The Joffrey Ballet School is approved by the US Department of Immigration to enroll foreigners on the F-1 student visa. The minimum period for such visas is one year. Student visas must be renewed one month prior to the date of the visa expiration. Renewals are granted subject to satisfactory attendance, prompt payment of fees, and evidence of sufficient financial support. Visa Trainees are required to take the full 20 class Trainee schedule.

New International Students must complete an International Visa Application and submit supporting documentation. International Dancers are only able to attend the program in NYC.

Click here to submit the Visa application.

The Joffrey Ballet School is approved by the US Department of Immigration to enroll foreigners on the F-1 student visa. Students are issued a visa for the full 4 years of the program. Visa Trainees are required to take the full 20 class Trainee schedule.

The following are the procedures to obtain an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Nonimmigrant Student Status issued by The Joffrey Ballet School and how to apply for an F-1 (student) Visa issued by the U.S. Consulate in the student’s home city. I-20’s are issued only after Joffrey Ballet School has notified students of their acceptance.

If you have further questions, please email Elizabeth D’Anna a at ldanna@joffreyballetschool.com

Joffrey Ballet School F1 Visa Procedures

All Students (NYC Only)

Merit scholarships are awarded solely by the discretion of the artistic staff. New students are evaluated through their audition material and are encouraged to visit the school for further evaluation. Returning students are always being considered for merit scholarships by the artistic staff. Merit scholarships are re-evaluated every year of attendance and there is no guarantee they will carry over if the student hasn’t maintained a high standard during the year. Summer merit scholarships do not carry over to the fall. The merit application must be submitted every year in order to qualify.

Dancers are encouraged to submit video footage with their application if accepted via summer program auditions for merit scholarships.

Financial Aid & Merit Scholarship Handbook

Financial Aid

Joffrey financial aid is determined solely by the student’s financial situation. Applications must be fully completed and submitted for evaluation prior to the beginning of the school year. The Joffrey Ballet School is able to award institutional financial aid to all students. Extended Tuition Plans may be available for US Citizens.

For students eligible for Title IV funding we offer a Net Price Calculator to help determine costs.

Net Price Calculator - Click here

Financial Aid & Merit Scholarship Handbook

Cares Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

The Joffrey Ballet School received funds through the Cares Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. For information on how these funds were distributed please click here.

Educational Statistics
For more information please click here.

At the Joffrey Ballet School we know that funding your child’s training can be a large financial strain. We try our best to help our students through financial aid grants & work study.

Domestic Students Still in High School

These loans are available to students whose parents are American Citizens and the student is not eligible for loans through the Federal Title IV program. (still in high school).

Tuition Solutions: Loans up to $40,000

Elements Financial: K-12 Tuition Loan

Elements Financial: Signature Tuition Loan

High School Graduates

For those students & Parents who are are eligible for Federal loans (listed in your award letter) you are required to complete the following:

Students:
✔ Sign Master Promissory Note
✔ Complete Entrance Counseling

Parents (if a Plus loan is being taken out)
✔ Sign Master Promissory Note
All of the above can be completed at the following website: www.studentloans.gov

You are not obligated to take out any loans that have been offered to you. You can take out any amount up to the maximum amount shown in your award letter. If your parents want to take out a parent plus loan a credit check must be run and passed.

Click here to run a request for credit check

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Academics

All students are required to have either completed their high school diploma or be working towards their diploma to be enrolled in the program. We encourage students to participate in online education. Students can study through the KeyStone program provided at the school (tuition is additional) or investigate other online learning opportunities

Keystone Overview

Students at the Joffrey Ballet School have had success through the Keystone School. The Keystone School is a fully accredited, teacher supported, diploma granting private school of K12 Inc., a leader in the growing field of online and blended learning – using the web, hands-on materials, and support to provide individual attention and academic support. Keystone students at Joffrey Ballet School are awarded additional high school credit for their JBS dancing and coursework, allowing Keystone academic transcripts to reflect the rigorous JBS training.

For more information on the Keystone Program, please contact Keystone Student Services at info@keystoneschoolonline.com

Phone: 800-255-4937
Fax: 570-784-2129

Keystone Forms

2022/2023 Forms Coming Mid-Summer.
Transcript Request Form

Joffrey Ballet School has entered into a very exciting collaboration with the University of Akron that provides our students with the opportunity to earn a BFA from the University of Akron while they attend the Joffrey Trainee program. Dancers enroll in the Trainee program to receive the exceptional training that the Joffrey Ballet School is known for. The University of Akron will accept the Trainee program classes as transfer credit for Akron’s BFA major courses. In addition to transfer of Joffrey credits, Dancers simultaneously enroll in the University of Akron academic classes required to graduate with a BFA degree from Akron within the regular four-year course of study at the Joffrey Ballet School.

In the 3rd and 4th years of the Ballet Trainee Program, in addition to their dance classes, students are exposed to and trained in Pedagogy. The purpose is not only to promote greater insight into training but also to provide them with the necessary skills and gain practical experience teaching in the classroom. The Joffrey Ballet School recognizes that professional dancers often make the transition from performing to teaching later in their career or support themselves with teaching during their dance career.

Please note that students are not receiving a certificate in teaching. The pedagogy classes are complementary to their professional dance training. If the student realizes they would prefer to move from professional dancing to teaching due to their exposure to pedagogy principals in this program, the faculty will be available to guide them as to how they can best pursue their new interest.

Ballet or Jazz/Contemporary Concentration

Dancers spend over 75% of their time in the studio

Ballet Concentration

Ballet Technique
Pointe
Pas de Deux
Contemporary Ballet
Contemporary
Character
Variations
Composition

Jazz/Contemporary Concentration

Contemporary
Modern
Ballet Technique
Jazz
Street Jazz
Musical Theater
Hip Hop
Latin Jazz
Composition

Academic Requirements (BFA ONLY)

English – 2 Semesters
Math – 1 Semester
33 General Education Credits

Academic Courses (BFA ONLY)

Creative Process and Production
Language, Literary & Cultural Studies
Scientific and Quantitative Inquiries
Social and Historical Perspectives

Teachers evaluate the students both throughout the year (the Progressive Assessment), and at the end of each Term (the Final Assessment), using a system consisting of a graded letter A to F.

The Progressive Assessment throughout the year is based on a range of criteria including attendance and participation, group discussions and involvement, work ethic, and general standard and progress.

The Final Assessment is based on a written essay, a written or oral test, and a classroom presentation, and the students have to achieve various course objectives. Some courses require the student to be assessed in front of a panel of instructors.

The Progressive Assessment and the Final Assessment marks are mixed in the ratio of 60% to the Progressive Mark, and 40% to the Final Assessment Mark. The grades are assessed as follows:

Grade	Percentage	Description
A	90%-100%	Work of an outstanding standard. Showing exceptional written, oral and comprehension skills.
B	80%-89%	Work of a very high standard. Showing higher than average written, oral and comprehension skills.
C	70%-79%	Work of a high standard. Showing potential for increased written, oral and comprehension skills.
D	60%-69%	Work of a medium standard. Showing average written, oral and comprehension skills.
F	59% and below	Work of a low standard. Showing poor written, oral and comprehension skills.

Students at risk of failing are identified early, and are counseled. Students are encouraged to seek a progress report from their classroom teacher at any time through the Term. Each student receives a list of the expected competencies which they need to gain at the end of the course, and a clear expectation of results is articulated. Students who do not achieve a grade D or higher do not pass.

The Joffrey Ballet School faculty meets regularly to discuss students’ needs and progress, and each student will receive career counseling. In addition, students are provided with evaluations and one-on-one meetings with the Artistic Director during each term.

Evaluations will include assessments of technical progress, focus, comprehension of concepts, application, and retention of corrections, work ethic, performance quality, and attendance.

We recognize the need to be mentored and guided beyond corrections and conversations with faculty. When training at the Joffrey Ballet School, you are assigned a mentor to assist you in your numerous career decisions, as well as to guide you through your day-to-day life.

The mentors are dancers themselves with over fifteen years of professional dance experience. You will be assigned a mentor within the first few weeks of attending the program.

The School has a Health & Wellness office run by a Health & Wellness Director, Giuliana Hazelwood. Giuliana assists with all nutrition needs, illness, counseling referrals and deals with injuries on campus. She is available to discuss any health issues which student mays need information or advice on.

Unusual Pain/Injury
If you are having any unusual pains or you are concerned about an injury please speak to your instructor. If your instructor feels that you need to see a doctor or physical therapist please come to Health and Wellness office on the fourth floor for a list of doctor suggestions. You may also call the Harkness Center to set up an appointment on your own at 212.598.6022 or you may reach out directly to your health insurance company for a list of covered providers. We advise dancers to seek medical treatment from doctors with a specialty in treating dancers.

Supportive Shoes for City Life
Please try to wear sneakers or supportive shoes when walking around the city, especially if you are not used to walking on NYC pavement (it is very hard). If you do wear flip flops or open toed shoes make sure any blisters or open cuts are covered so they do not get infected.

Hydration 101
Stay Hydrated! Please drink water during class at appropriate times, on your breaks and after classes. Snack healthfully throughout the day to keep your energy up and get plenty of sleep.

Warm Up and Stretch
Do not forget to put extra time aside for warming up and stretching each day. Remember, your muscles should be activated and warm prior to stretching. You should be warm and stretched before classes begin for the day to prevent injury and maximize performance.

Preventive Tip for Your Feet
Please always cover your feet or dance shoes when walking in the hallways or dressing rooms. Please use the handrail and do not run on the stairs.

The School has a Health & Wellness office run by a Health & Wellness Director, Giuliana Hazelwood. Giuliana assists with all nutrition needs, illness, counseling referrals and deals with injuries on campus. She is available to discuss any health issues which student mays need information or advice on.

Unusual Pain/Injury
If you are having any unusual pains or you are concerned about an injury please speak to your instructor. If your instructor feels that you need to see a doctor or physical therapist please come to Health and Wellness office on the fourth floor for a list of doctor suggestions. We advise dancers to seek medical treatment from doctors with a specialty in treating dancers.

Hydration 101
Stay Hydrated! Please drink water during class at appropriate times, on your breaks and after classes. Snack healthfully throughout the day to keep your energy up and get plenty of sleep.

Warm Up and Stretch
Do not forget to put extra time aside for warming up and stretching each day. Remember, your muscles should be activated and warm prior to stretching. You should be warm and stretched before classes begin for the day to prevent injury and maximize performance.

Preventive Tip for Your Feet
Please always cover your feet or dance shoes when walking in the hallways or dressing rooms. Please use the handrail and do not run on the stairs.

Deep in the heart of Texas

Conservatory Training Certificate Program

Trainee Program

Dallas, Texas

Training & Classes

BALLET AND Jazz & CONTEMPORARY

Ceyhun Ozsoy ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Texas

Jazz & Contemporary

Kaili Bright ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TEXAS

Faculty

Academics

Conservatory Training Certificate Program

Dual Credit Program for Middle & High School Students

Path to Success

Dancer Life

"Day in the Life" of a Ballet Trainee

Ballet Technique

Pointe or Men's Class

Lunch

Anatomy

Ballet Repertory

Rehearsal/Performance Studies

"Day in the Life" of a Jazz & Contemporary Trainee

Ballet Technique

Contemporary Technique

Lunch

Anatomy

Theater Dance

Performance Studies

Residence Life

Plano, Texas

Amenities

Ready to get started?

Schedule a Phone Call

Send a Message

Schedule a Virtual Tour

Trainee/BFA Auditions

Join Our Open House

Tuition & Pricing

Texas

Tuition

$6,225

Housing

$4,750

Additional Costs & Fees

Frequently Asked Questions

Intensive Performances

Deep in the
heart
of Texas

Conservatory Training
Certificate Program

Trainee
Program

Ceyhun Ozsoy
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Texas

Kaili Bright
ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TEXAS

Path to
Success