Ballet Hispanico - Second Company - Pa'lante Program
167 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024
30 hours/week
Company affiliated
Education access offerings unknown
Stipend offering unknown
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary
Description
The Pa'lante Program is Ballet Hispánico's full-time, daytime training programs which includes Pa'lante Scholars, Apprentices and Trainees. The Pa'lantes study and train under the unique Ballet Hispánico model and train in ballet and contemporary, learn Ballet Hispánico repertory, and have many performance opportunities. The Pa'lante Scholars study tuition-free and Pa'lante Apprentices and Trainees are a tuition-based program. Partial scholarships and tuition assistance are available. This exclusive program has limited enrollment and is open to all dancers of all backgrounds. For over fifty years Ballet Hispánico has been a platform for Hispanic, Black and Brown youth to find their dreams in the dance world. We have made it our mission to shine a spotlight on these talented young dancers, uplifting their voices, and ultimately creating a central place for them on the world's foremost stages. As the professional division of La Academia, the Pa’lante Program will offer all students the opportunity to study full-time under the unique Ballet Hispánico training model and methodologies.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-25
Dates:
9/4/24-5/23/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
The Pa’lante Scholars initiative is an innovative, tuition-free professional studies program designed to bridge the gap between the pre-professional and professional stages of a dancer’s career. Ballet Hispánico is answering the need for more career centered programs that build artistry and leadership for our communities, without the financial burden often tied to professional development. We believe that a talented young dancer should never be held back by financial strain. Removing the financial barrier to professional training will in turn ensure young dancers can pursue artistic careers without the burden of debt. The impact of this vision will be reflected as dancers are better able to flourish in their artistic careers, ultimately strengthening recognition and representation of Latinx dancers in the field. Now in its third year, the Pa’lante Scholars program has launched dancers into Ballet Hispánico’s professional Company and other dance companies. Pa’lante Scholars have joined Ballet Hispánico, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Nimbus Dance Works, Neville Dance Theater, Coredance Contemporary Dance, and more.
Session Information
Ages:
18-25
Dates:
9/4/24-5/24/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
Due to the overwhelming success of the Pa’lante Scholars tuition-free program, we are adding the NEW Pa’lante Apprentice and Trainee program that broadens access to the unique Ballet Hispanico training model. The competitive Pa’lante Scholars program continues to award a 100% tuition-free training, performance opportunities, and a company experience. Beginning in the fall of 2023, a new select group of young Pa’lante Apprentices and Trainees will participate in the program to experience world-class training and individualized mentoring, with access to partial scholarships and reduced tuition. All Apprentices and Trainees will take all Pa’lante classes and participate in rehearsals, with the possibility of performance opportunities. Apprentices and Trainees will automatically be considered for the Scholar program during the course of the year. Select dancers from both programs may also have the opportunity to take class with the Company. Ballet Hispánico expanded the initiative into a training program that models a dancer's real-life experience and often bridges the gap for BIPOC dance students that came to dance without the experience of legacy training that many ballet dancers receive at a young age. Dancers train from 9am-5pm in a hybrid model consisting of classes and rehearsals, along with professional development, specialty classes and performance opportunities. These programs immerse young dancers into a professional setting, focusing on artistry development through Ballet Hispánico's accredited comprehensive and holistic curriculum, including classical ballet technique, multiple contemporary dance styles, pointe work, partnering, repertory, conditioning, choreography, and specialty classes such as hip hop, salsa, and flamenco. Students will also participate in professional seminars in career planning, dance history, financial literacy, auditioning strategies, and networking. Individualized coaching and mentorship will be provided by the directors of the program, as well as other members of the Ballet Hispánico artistic team.
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