Session Description

In considering placement in The Ballet Apprentice Program, Artistic Director, Debra Punzi, will be looking for the student’s potential for a professional career in dance, his or her physical capabilities and strengths, their consistency of attendance, self-discipline and maintenance of suitable body weight. Students who are too thin or overweight will not be accepted to the program Many students who have completed this program now dance in professional dance companies, teach dance, perform in Broadway Shows, choreograph or own dance studios. This program will put a student on the right track for a career in dance. Class Experience Apprentices take a full course of study which can include up to 8 hour days of class, rehearsals and performance. Performance Opportunites Ballet Long Island performs at Noel s Ruiz Theater, Our own stage as well as colleges, schools, libraries and other locations. The apprectices perform 80 - 120 performances per year. Performance Compensation Select apprentices will recieve a $25 per performance stipend Tuition - $3000. September – June Plus $300 production fee including 2 adult tickets to 8 performances at Ballet Long Island ( Does not include Tickets to special events, The Nutcracker, Winter Arts Festival, Princess Tea Party or any performances at other locations) Scholarships and financial aid are available as well as a work study program