Trainee Program
 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.
While the majority of training occurs in the studio, there are additional opportunities for professional development offered through educational workshops, lectures, and interaction with guest instructors and other professionals from dance related industries. 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. The program also includes individual conferences with directors and instructors three times per year.
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 have accepted contracts with other professional companies. Currently, 30% of Ballet Austin’s main company roster are graduates of the trainee program.
2011/12 Class Schedule
The 2011/12 school year begins August 28, 2011
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 |
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All class schedules are subject to change
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Trainee Program Tuition Rates for 35-week School-Year
(Tuition rates include all registration fees and deposits) |
| Class |
Early Discount * |
Regular Tuition |
Installment Plan ** |
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Trainee |
$175.00 |
$5,400.00 |
$540.00 |
* If paid in full by August 22, 2011.
**Installment Plan: Ten equal payments, with first payment (non-refundable deposit) due at registration. The remaining nine installments are due on the first of each month beginning on September 1, 2011. A late fee of $15.00 will be assessed on the fifth of each month in which payment is delinquent.
Trainee Program Staff: Jennifer Hart, Michelle Martin, Allisyn Paino Martin, Stephen Mills, Lynne Short, Jerry Schwender
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. 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. Click here for the 2012 Company Audition Tour. Click here for the 2012 Summer Intensive Audition Tour and for DVD audition requirements.
For all class and registration information, please contact:
Vicki Parsons, Director of Schools Operations
Phone - 512.476.9051 ext. 126
E-mail - vicki.parsons@balletaustin.org
Fax - 512.472.3073 |
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