Session Description

The Cleveland Ballet Trainee Program is designed for emerging artists ages 18 - 24 who are ready to transition from high school-level academics and dance education to a professional dance environment will benefit greatly from a traineeship with a fully-functioning ballet company. A traineeship helps emerging artists to not only gain experience in a real professional setting, but it will also help them develop the additional skills and education needed before assuming a full position as a professional dancer. Our program not only strives to prepare our trainees for a potential contract with Cleveland Ballet or other professional companies, but it also provides them with the skills needed to pursue a variety of complimentary pathways and careers. Cleveland Ballet believes that the best educational system is one that fully prepares their students for opportunities that reflect a diverse set of goals.