Trainee Program

The School of New England Ballet Theatre's Trainee Program offers supplemental classical ballet training and performance opportunities to promising young dancers. Students will be provided the experience necessary to dive deeper into their technical and artistic selves, while receiving personal attention in a supportive and nurturing environment. Trainees will also get the opportunity to take classes from guest faculty in styles such as jazz, contemporary, character, modern, and repertoire. Trainees will also be given the opportunity to choreograph and have their work performed in NEBT's annual student choreography showcase.

The Trainee Program runs on Sundays during the school year from 10:00am-3:00pm. Those chosen for the Trainee Program can expect a demanding curriculum and several performance opportunities throughout the year.

TRAINEE COORDINATOR

Meet the Trainee Coordinator for the 2024-2025 School Year

Meggie Peterson

For more information please email us at mpeterson@neballettheatre.com

AUDITION

Interested in joining the Trainee Program for the 2025-2026 Academic Year? Join us May 18th from 9:30am-11:30am at our studio in Avon for an open audition. There is a $25 audition fee due at the time of the audition.

9:30-10:00am Registration Opens

10:00-11:30am Ballet Class

Pre-Register Here

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Committed students that are enrolled in dance classes outside of the Trainee program who want to develop their technique and artistry and have more performance opportunities. This program is fantastic for any dancer interested in pursuing a career in dance.

TRAINING

Trainees participate in ballet technique, pointe, variations, contemporary, modern, and/or jazz classes taught by NEBT faculty and guest artists. In addition, Trainees rehearse and perform works set on them from the repertory of New England Ballet Theatre. Trainees may participate in workshops on choreography, dance history, health & wellness and more.

GUEST FACULTY

Trainees get to meet and take classes from guest faculty such as:

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Trainees may perform in outreach performances throughout the community as well as NEBT full-length productions including The Fantastic Toyshop, the student choreography production, and the spring ballet.

TUITION

Tuition for the Trainee Program is $2,835 for the year.