Pre-Professional Division

Dedicated Daytime Training for the Aspiring Professional Dancer

Sound Ballet Conservatory: Day Program

Sound Ballet Conservatory’s Professional Division is an intensive daytime program for dedicated dancers ages 16–20 pursuing professional dance careers. Built to accommodate online students, homeschoolers, and high school graduates, this track delivers master-level training designed to transition dancers directly into professional companies, trainee programs, and elite university dance divisions.

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Program Highlights

  • Focused Daytime Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (15 core hours per week, with optional evening studio electives).

  • High-Caliber Technique: Daily master-level classical ballet classes led by Artistic Director Emily Helman Berry and guest faculty.

  • Specialized Daily Focus:

    • Advanced Pointe & Variations

    • Classical & Contemporary Repertoire

    • Conditioning, Pilates & Injury Prevention

    • Audition Reel Filming & Portfolio Development

  • Audition & Career Strategy: Individualized coaching for company auditions, trainee/apprentice programs, and college programs

  • Small Cohort Size: Intentionally capped enrollment to ensure close personal mentorship and detailed daily corrections.

Weekly Schedule Outline

Monday-Friday , 10:00 AM-1:30 PM

Classical Ballet Technique, Rotational Daily Focus: Pointe, Variations, Repertoire Coaching, Contemporary & Conditioning. Audition & Variation Preparation. Approximately 17.5 hours of weekly training

Students in the Professional Division also have access to select evening conservatory classes to add to their weekly training volume at no additional cost.

Who Should Apply

This program is tailored for dedicated dancers who:

  • Are ages 17–20+ with strong, established classical ballet technique.

  • Are enrolled in online high school, taking a gap year, or high school graduates seeking full-time training.

  • Are actively preparing to audition for professional companies, studio companies, year-round trainee programs, or university BFA dance divisions.

  • Exhibit exceptional focus, discipline, and commitment to their artistic growth.

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Tuition

Annual Fee: $12,500 Annually. Approximately $1,250 monthly. Bi-annual and monthly payments accept. Select Scholarships are available.

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