Welcome to our

Pre‑Professional Program

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Train Beyond the Classroom

What is the Pre-Professional Program?

Our Pre-Professional Program has been specifically designed to train advanced students who aspire to enter the professional world and prepare for auditions with national and international dance and ballet companies. We provide an enriching environment focused on both technique and artistic expression.

Our goal is to shape versatile, professionally trained dancers, helping them realize their dream of joining elite dance companies.

The Pre-Professional Program provide to the students a comprehensive and rigorous dance education, following the methodology of:

  • Cuban School of Ballet
  •  Cuban School of Contemporary Dance

Students begin the program from:

  • Ballet Level 3 and continue their progression through advanced levels of technical and artistic development.

Classes offered

Your Training Journey

 Pre-Professional Program includes:

  • Ballet
  • Pointe Work
  • Variations
  • Pas de Deux
  • Contemporary Dance
  • Physical Training
  • Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
  • Leaps & Turns

Optional disciplines:

  • Lyrical Jazz
  • Hip-Hop
  • Spanish Dance

School Activities

  • Pre‑Professional students are required to participate in school productions and the Spring recital (End‑of‑Course performance).

  • Ballet examinations are held each semester: one during the first week of December and another in the first week of May. These evaluations aim to motivate students to meet their level objectives and ensure they are physically and technically ready for advancement.

  • Students must meet their required hours of participation each week. Attendance will be taken.

Commitment to Excellence

Weekly Training Requirements

Pre-Professional LevelWeekly Training Hours
Levels 6, 7 & 820 Hours
Levels 4 & 515 Hours
Level 312 Hours

Rehearsals, performances, competitions, and special events are not included in these minimum weekly hours.

Ready to Join?

How to Apply for Pre-Professional Program?

Applying is simple. Submit the required videos and photos below, and our faculty will carefully review your application.

Photos
* Tendu Croisé
* Tendu Effacé
* Arabesque
* À la Seconde
* First Position en Face
* Tendu À la Seconde en Face
* Headshot (front view)
* Full-body photo (front view)
* Full-body profile photo (side view)

Videos
* Barre: Pliés, Battement Tendus, Battement Jetés (Dégagés), Fondus, and Adagio.
* Center: Adagio, Battement Tendus, Pirouette Exercise, Grand Pirouette, Petit Allegro, Medium Allegro, and Grand Allegro.