The Trainee Program

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The School of New England Ballet Theatre's Trainee Program is a pre-professional program offering additional training and performance opportunities to promising young dancers. Students chosen from the School Auditions 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.

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The Trainee Program runs on Sundays during the school year. Levels 2 & 3 from 10:00am-3:00pm and level 1 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Those chosen for the Trainee Program can expect a demanding curriculum and several performance opportunities throughout the year.

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ADMISSIONS

Dancers must audition for the opportunity to participate in this program.

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  • Students may attend the Trainee Open Audition on June 6th, 2021 for consideration in the program.

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  • Students attending one of our Summer 2021 Dance Programs may choose to use the last day of their program as their audition to be a trainee. Information will be shared to dancers during their summer program.

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  • Students unable to attend the audition and a summer program must submit their resume, headshot, 1st arabesque photo, and video to school@neballettheatre.com as well as paypal payment of $15 to info@neballettheatre.com no later than June 6, 2021. The video must consist of the following performed in leotard and tights for girls and tight fitting dancewear for boys:

    • 3-5 minutes of barre work, incorporating both sides, danced in pointe shoes if applicable

    • 3-5 minutes of centre work that includes adagio, pirouettes, petit and grand allegro, danced in pointe shoes if applicable

    • a short classical variation danced in pointe shoes if applicable

 

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Commited students ages 10-18 that are enrolled in dance classes outside of the trainee program who want to develop their technique and artistry and have more performance opportunities.

(Students who are not yet en pointe will be assessed for strength and ability and will begin pointe training when recommended by our faculty.) 

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TRAINING

Trainees participate in ballet technique, pointe, pas de deux, variations and contemporary classes taught by The School of NEBT Faculty. In addition, Trainees rehearse and perform works set on them from the repertory of New England Ballet Theatre. Trainees also participate in workshops on pedagogy, choreography, and health & wellness.

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PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Trainees perform during the school year in outreach performances throughout the community. They also understudy and dance in many New England Ballet Theatre full-length productions such as the holiday show, The Fantastic Toyshop and rotating spring repertoire.

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LOCATION

All classes and rehearsals will be conducted at Dance City & The Arts.

37 West Center St Suite 202 One Factory Square Southington, CT 06489

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TUITION

Level 1: $225/Month (September-June)

Level 2: $280/Month (September-June)

Level 3: $280/Month (September-June)

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