Description

The Studio Training Company (STC) is designed for elite dancers aged 16-22 who aspire to become professional dancers. Through high-caliber ballet training, performance opportunities, and artistic coaching, the goal is to help dancers find freedom of expression and ultimately launch their professional careers. Students will typically spend one or two seasons in the STC before moving on to other opportunities. The program is led by STC Principal (and former TBT Principal Dancer) Carl Coomer, and is closely supported by TBT school faculty, company dancers, and artistic staff — including Artistic Director Tim O’Keefe and Artistic Director Laureate Ben Stevenson, O.B.E. Additional guest artists may also be brought in to choreograph new works and provide valuable connections to the professional dance world. This program is based at the Fort Worth Studio. The daily STC schedule is modeled after the daily TBT class and rehearsal schedule, making this program best for students who have completed high school or are completing high school through online classes. Classes are held six days a week with a focus in classical technique, pointe, variations, and modern dance. Dancers also have the option to attend advanced level classes at TBTS for additional technique training in the evenings and on Saturdays.