TRAIN. NETWORK. PERFORM. TRANSFORM
BDC’s Professional Semester is ideal for advanced dancers ready to launch their professional careers. This program is open to dancers from the USA and international students.
This 4-month intensive full-time program is designed to give you the skills and connections you need to establish yourself as a working dancer. If you’re coming from a university or high school dance program, or are pre-professional looking for further momentum to establish connections in the dance industry, BDC will provide you with the practical knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in dance. In addition to your scheduled weekly classes with our Faculty you’ll attend industry seminars, networking opportunities, private curated classes in a variety of genres, mock auditions that provide real-world experience, and a final industry showcase. This program will give you the confidence to take that next step in your career. Get ready to work!
SESSION DATES 2025
Program Dates App Deadline
Aug 25-Dec 12, 2025 Fri, June 20, 2025
SESSION DATES 2026
Program Start Date App Deadline ALL Students
Jan 12-May 1, 2026 Fri, Nov 21, 2025
Aug 31-Dec 18, 2026 Fri, June 26, 2026
PROGRAM DETAILS
Some elements of this full-time intensive program include:
Ages 18+
Fall and spring semesters
Welcome orientation and placement class
Daily closed classes from 11am-2pm (Mon-Fri); 40+ closed classes offered throughout the duration of the program
Throughout the program, students will complement their training with additional drop-in classes from our schedule of over 250 classes per week
Industry Showcase auditions and rehearsals
Resident Faculty advisor
Weekly seminars addressing various aspects of the industry
Private curated classes and mock auditions
Networking opportunities with dance agencies, casting agents, and BDC Faculty and guests
End-of-program industry showcase at a New York City theater
Looking for more flexibility? Try our Independent Training Program open to ALL students!
HOW TO APPLY
Instructions
ONLINE
Please complete the Application Form: APPLICATION FORM
Prepare and submit audition videos via the application form.
Cobminations can be found here: Professional Semester Audition Combinations
IN-PERSON AUDITION
If you would like to audition in person for our Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 semester, we are holding an audition in NYC on October 12, 2025 and March 15, 2026, as detailed on the Professional Semester Audition Tour page.