Trainee Program Funded in part by the generosity of Sarah & Ernest Butler through a Ballet Austin Foundation Endowment
 Ballet Austin's trainees represent the most senior level of the Academy. This intensive professional-track program offers an innovative and personal approach to a traditional process, providing both quality classical ballet training and the opportunity to explore the unique contemporary choreography of Ballet Austin’s repertoire.
Selected through a nationwide audition process, the trainees participate in up to seventeen hours of classes per week. Under the guidance of an experienced faculty, students receive instruction in ballet technique, variations, partnering, men’s technique, modern, jazz, Pilates, body conditioning and repertoire. Additionally, the trainees rehearse and perform with the main company and Ballet Austin II in main stage, touring and educational performances.
Integral to the trainee program is Ballet Austin’s mentoring initiative which establishes a foundation of support and resources for transition from student to professional. Mentors facilitate introduction into Ballet Austin's methods of instruction and training philosophy, and prepare students to meet industry expectations of technique, artistry and personal conduct necessary for a career in dance.
Second-year trainees also participate in the Academy's pedagogy program (teacher training) or in internships with Ballet Austin's education, marketing, production, and administration departments. Many graduates of Ballet Austin’s trainee program have been promoted to Ballet Austin II or accepted contracts with other professional companies. Currently, 30% of Ballet Austin’s main company dancers are graduates of the trainee program.
Through a partnership with St. Edward’s University, trainees are eligible to receive up to 24 college credit hours for their Ballet Austin training.
2013/14 Class Schedule
The 2013/14 Trainee school-year begins August 26, 2013
Class |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Trainee Program |
Technique Classes |
9:00a-1:00p
Staff |
9:00a-1:00p
Staff |
9:00a-1:00p
Staff |
9:00a-1:00p
Staff |
9:00a-1:00p
Staff |
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Rehearsal as Needed |
1:00-3:00p
Staff
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1:00-3:00p
Staff |
1:00-3:00p
Staff |
1:00-3:00p
Staff |
1:00-3:00p
Staff |
Rehearsals As needed |
All class schedules are subject to change
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Trainee Program Tuition Rates for the School-Year
(Tuition rates include all registration fees and deposits) |
| Class |
Regular Tuition |
Installment Plan ** |
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Trainee |
$5,600.00 |
$560.00 |
*Installment Plan: Equal payments spread out through the school year, with first payment (non-refundable deposit) due at registration. The remaining installments are set up to be charged/drafted on the first of each month beginning September 1, 2013.
Trainee Program Staff: Ballet Austin Artistic Staff
Dress Code
Women - Solid colored leotard, pink footed tights, pointe shoes.
Men - White short-sleeve leotard or fitted T-shirt, black footed tights, white ballet shoes, white socks, dance belt.
To be considered for acceptance as a trainee, you must first attend a minimum of one 3-week Summer Intensive session. The Summer Intensive is considered the audition for the Trainee program.
Auditions for the Summer Intensive are held each winter/spring. Students age 18 and older can also be considered for acceptance into the Summer Intensive by attending a Company Audition.
The 2014 Company Audition Tour and the 2014 Summer Intensive Audition Tour will be posted in November 2013.
During the Summer Intensive students are evaluated and will be given the opportunity to conference with Artistic Directors.
For more information about Ballet Austin's Summer Intensive CLICK HERE.
For all class and registration information, please contact:
Eve Anderson, Academy Registrar
Phone - 512-501-8703
E-mail - eve.anderson@balletaustin.org
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