Session Description

Training & Coaching Trainee students participate in daily classes and rehearsals from 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Company rehearsals may extend until 5:30 p.m. Evening school classes may be required. Technique Classes: Pointe Men’s Pas de Deux Variations Contemporary Character Improvisation Choreography Workshops from visiting guest artists and repetiteurs are offered throughout the year. Local dance presenters provide Trainee dancers with complimentary or discounted tickets for select programs throughout the season. Wellness Program: Individual physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture appointments are available to the dancers at no cost. Dancers receive classes and individual support in strength training and injury prevention/ rehabilitation with OBT’s Wellness coordinator & Lead Physical Therapist, Nadia Chopra, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT. Classes Include: Yoga & Meditation Pilates Gyrotonics Strength Training Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Progressive Ballet Technique Alexander Technique Titas Motion Therapy Beyond the Studio: Dancers will gain a better understanding of an arts non-profit organization through a wide variety of career development classes and lectures. Resume Instruction & Assistance Dance History Video Studies Stage Make-up Music Theory for Dancers Stage Management Lighting Design Anatomy Social media training and interview preparation Directors from marketing, development, grant writing, and production meet with the dancers to offer an insight into their backgrounds and individual facets within the organization. Mentor Program & Audition Support: Each dancer is provided with a mentor from OBT2 & Trainee faculty to discuss their goals and to offer them support throughout their journey in the program. Audition support provided to Trainee members includes variations coaching, resume guidance, photography, and videography.