Description

Students accepted into Oklahoma City Ballet’s Trainee Program will receive intensive classes to refine technique as well as mentorship on how to successfully pursue a professional dance career. Classes include ballet technique, pointe, variations, partnering, modern technique, jazz technique, character, and Progressing Ballet Technique. Trainees rehearse and perform repertoire by Artistic Director Robert Mills in addition to choreography created by the Artistic Staff. Performance opportunities include Winter Showcase, and The Yvonne Chouteau School Spring Performance. Additionally, Trainees may be selected to appear in Oklahoma City Ballet’s main stage productions and community engagement performances with Oklahoma City Ballet’s Studio Company. The comprehensive Trainee Program further includes Dancer Wellness and Audition Process Seminars. This is a tuition based program. These programs are invitation only and a tuition fee applies. Students will be notified of their acceptance before the end of the Summer Intensive. Trainee Program applicants who have not completed high school must make arrangements for continuing academic studies.