Boston Dance Theater Trainee Program

SEPTEMBER 2020 START DATE

Website: https://www.bostondancetheater.com/trainee-program

Due to COVID-19 Federal & State advisories, we are accepting online applications only at this time: https://forms.gle/g8ekG2JcKSy1PVBw5

 

ABOUT  

Boston Dance Theater Trainee Program bridges the gap between a dancer’s formative training and professional or collegiate pursuits. BDT’s philosophy and process stretches the self-imposed limits of developing artists both physically and mentally as performers and co-creators, emboldening them to fearlessly take their place in the 21st century dance landscape.

PROGRAM

The Trainee Program is a full time, 11-month educational experience that is immersive and designed for pre-professional dancers aged 17-22 who aspire to one day join a professional dance company and want to take a gap year between high school and college or entering the professional world. The year consists of 3 trimesters (39 weeks, 13 week sessions) during which trainees take company class, rehearse, perform, create, and teach alongside BDT’s main company.

In addition to regular class and rehearsal hours, trainees receive 1:1 mentorship and coaching with co-artistic director Jessie Jeanne Stinnett. At the conclusion of the training year, each trainee will be fully prepared to embark on auditions. With Stinnett, the trainee will develop his/her audition package that is targeted toward the companies or universities that are most suitable for the trainee’s artistic voice.a??

 

ACADEMIC YEARa??

FALL 2020

September 8 - December 11a??

WINTER 2021

January 4 - April 2

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SPRING 2021

April 21 - July 9a??

Dancers attend classes Mon - Fri, approx 32 hours per week.

 

Eligibility:

Dancers must be aged 17 or older at the start of the audition to be considered.

Dancers must complete their high school diploma or equivalent before starting the program.

International Dancers:

BDT is not an accredited institution and, therefore, cannot provide international visas. Though responsibility falls to the student to secure a visa, BDT staff is available to advise and support you in the process. More information can be found through International Arts & Artists.

Tuition & Costs:

Please contact us at bostondancetheater@gmail.com directly to inquire about current tuition fees.