Miami City Ballet (MCB) - Year-Round Program - Pre-Professional Division
2200 Liberty Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
25 hours/week
Company affiliated
Adult program unknown
Offers education access
Styles: General Classical, Balanchine
Description
For aspiring dance professionals ages 14 and up. Miami City Ballet School’s Pre-Professional Division trains students to be versatile 21st-century dancers with the necessary technique, artistry and physical strength to perform ballets in the Balanchine repertory as well as other choreographic styles. The School’s renowned faculty, established syllabus and range of performance opportunities prepares students to join Miami City Ballet as well as other preeminent dance companies around the world. Furthermore, Company artistic staff periodically teach the Pre-Professional Division students in order to share their knowledge and expertise, observe their progress and consider them for positions within the Company. Half of Miami City Ballet’s dancers are graduates of MCB School, including Principal dancers, Nathalia Arja, Renan Cerdeiro and Kleber Rebello; Other alumni have joined illustrious companies such as Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, Hamburg Ballet and Sarasota Ballet, among others. *Men's program available
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
14-18
Dates:
9/1/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Yes
Tuition Options
(2)Description:
Pre Professional 1
Description:
Pre Professional 2
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
no location provided
Description:
Tradewinds Apartment Housing: Supervised Housing is offered during the 22/23 School Year for students ages 14+. Space at the Tradewinds Apartments is extremely limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students ages 14 and up have the option of staying at the Tradewinds Apartments. These apartment-style residences are fully furnished and equipped. In addition to 24-hour building security, full-time supervision with two Housing Manager(s) are available around the clock to meet our students’ needs. It is important to note that meals are not included in the Tradewinds Housing Fee.
Session Description
Miami City Ballet School’s Pre-Professional Division develops confident and versatile dancers of the highest level. Using pedagogical methods of traditional classical ballet while integrating the dynamic and technical aspects of the Balanchine style, Pre-Pro dancers are well equipped to join the professional dance community or any other life choice they may make. A robust performance schedule, including potentially performing in Miami City Ballet productions, an encompassing curriculum of dance classes and periphery activities provide a well-rounded and fulfilling dance education. Dancers spend 20 – 25 hours per week in a variety of classes with scheduled access to physical therapy, health and wellness seminars, career counseling and recreational activities. MCBS stays connected to professional companies to provide our students with the dance opportunities and careers they aspire to. Men's Program The School is committed to developing exceptional male dancers by encouraging dance participation at an early age and providing specialized training courses that are critical to men’s technical growth. Under the guidance of former and present professional male dancers, the curriculum includes daily the curriculum includes daily Men’s Ballet Technique, Men’s Variations, Pas de Deux classes and personalized Weight Training, along with the other classes in the Pre-Professional curriculum. Apprentice Program For Pre-Professional II students The Apprentice Program allows select students, chosen by MCB Artistic Director, Lourdes Lopez, to take class, rehearse and perform with the MCB Company during the season. Apprentices receive a weekly stipend and an allotment of shoes. Apprentices are considered for company positions with Miami City Ballet. Scholarships Limited partial and full scholarships are available for the Pre-Professional Division based on merit, financial need and are awarded at the discretion of the School Artistic Director.
