Houston Ballet (HB) - Second Company - Houston Ballet II
601 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
30 hours/week
Company affiliated
Offers education access
Offers stipend
Styles: General Classical
Description
Houston Ballet II is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fifth largest ballet company. Comprised of a stellar array of ballet students from around the world, Houston Ballet II members perform a diverse range of dance works such as excerpts from the great classics including The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker to contemporary works by Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM. This mission of Houston Ballet II is three-fold; to provide students the opportunity to dance leading roles in varied repertoire, to allow dancers to develop technically and artistically through performance experience, and to serve the greater Houston community by providing quality, professional performances. The visibility of the excellent training in Houston Ballet II supports the growth of the professional company at large. Student’s focus will continue on technique however a more robust performance schedule will include company participation, touring and community performances. Students may attend a second year by invitation only. Houston Ballet II evaluations and performance goals are designed to prepare students for auditions and for admittance into a company as a professional.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
16-22
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Yes
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
no description provided
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
no location provided
Description:
There are many options of places to live in the area near Houston Ballet.CHAPERONED HOUSINGHouston Ballet's chaperoned dormitory is located conveniently in the Center for Dance. The dormitory has space for 16 students and a live-in chaperone. The Center for Dance Dormitory is offered by invitation only from the artistic staff. Rent is approximately 850.00 USD per month.NON-CHAPERONED HOUSINGThere are many apartments within a 4 mile radius of the Houston Ballet Center for Dance. Many students live in the River Oaks area, where rent is less costly, and use the METRO bus system or bicycles for transportation to and from the Center for Dance. Rent ranges are dependent upon which area students choose. Apartments within walking distance are Hogg Palace and Post Rice Lofts. Houston Ballet in partnership with Market Square Tower leases 10 apartments to 20 students. Housing at Market Square is offered by invitation only from the artistic staff.Houston Ballet Academy does not provide relocation or housing assistance for students in the Pre-Professional Program.
Session Description
Our well-rounded training program provides students the opportunity train in a variety of styles. Students' focus will continue on technique, however, a more robust performance training schedule will be added to prepare for Company participation, touring and community performances. HBII's receive a weekly stipend. Their tuition for this training is valued at $8,200/year In addition to Academy performances, the HBII performance calendar aligns with the Company season calendar. HBII dancers work alongside Company dancers in select productions. All Houston Ballet II applicants must first attend a summer intensive audition or submit a video audition as a preliminary requirement. Students may attend a second year by invitation only.All Houston Ballet II applicants must first attend a summer intensive audition or submit a video audition as a preliminary requirement. Students may attend a second year by invitation only.
