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The Conservatory Program is an all day study program that offers students the opportunity to integrate their academic studies with their dance training. Ballet technique classes are offered each morning with supplementary classes in Pilates and Composition. Regular technique classes in ballet, pointe, pas de deux, variations, modern and jazz are then attended in the late afternoon. Students enrolled in the Conservatory Program also perform with the NC Dance Theatre Repertory Ensemble and in regularly scheduled school performances. Academics are offered through the Indiana University High School correspondence program, a highly accredited college preparatory program. Students work on their studies before and after their dance classes each day utilizing the various textbooks and on-line programs that Indiana University offers. The School of Dance also provides local tutors for assistance to the Conservatory students and has wireless internet access for laptop use on the premises. Students who are home schooled or are part-time college students are also eligible for this program.
The Trainee & Apprentice Program offers talented students the opportunity to train in the highest level of the school as part of the Conservatory Program and work with the North Carolina Dance Theatre dancers and directors. Trainees and Apprentices learn the repertory of NC Dance Theatre 2 and have the opportunity to perform with them as well as with the main company. Apprentice positions are given to the most technically advanced students and offer more performance opportunities with the first company. Trainees and Apprentices are considered for future employment with the first and second companies.
Academic schooling must be completed or done by independent study to be considered for trainee or apprentice positions. NC Dance Theatre highly recommends Indiana University’s Independent Study Program for High School or College level instruction. Dance Theatre offers tutorial assistance for students working on independent study. Students registered in the Pre-Professional Division may also take advantage of this independent study program or they may register in one of our fine area public or private high schools. |
