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Earn an undergraduate certificate in ballet while pursuing a university degree!
The North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are offering an exciting program to college students that will enable them to earn an undergraduate certificate in ballet while pursuing a university degree.
The Professional Training Certificate in Dance, equivalent to sixteen elective credit hours in the college degree, will allow students to train, rehearse and perform with a professional school and company.
Dance Theatre is the only professional dance company in the Southeast with an affiliated school that offers this kind of certification in conjunction with a major university.
Pre-college credit available for high school students.
Program Courses
Any new or continuing undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at UNC Charlotte may audition for the certificate program, regardless of the degree the student is pursuing. Pre-college credit is also available to high school students.
Upon passing an audition for acceptance into the UNC Charlotte/North Carolina Dance Theatre program, students will take advanced level dance classes at the School of Dance In addition, some select certificate students will have the opportunity to perform with NC Dance Theatre’s Repertory Ensemble and in NC Dance Theatre’s production of Nutcracker and other full-length ballets.
The certificate program will expand the range of opportunities for those wanting a college education, as well as a high level of professional ballet training.
With the establishment of the second company, NC Dance Theatre 2, certificate students will have the unique opportunity to be considered for employment with this company.
The Professional Training Certificate in Dance is a two-year, sixteen credit hour program, with the option to continue for an additional 2 years. All credits contribute towards the university degree as dance or general university elective credits.
Course descriptions are as follows:
Dance 3201-3202
Professional Training Certificate in Dance.
Prerequisite: Audition and DANCE 2201 or permission of department chair. Both courses must be taken sequentially during the same academic year.
First year of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance training in ballet, performance experience and professional dance company observation with the North Carolina Dance Theatre. Emphasis on adagio vocabulary and partnering skills. (Fall-Spring) (8 credit hours)
Dance 4201-4202
Professional Training Certificate in Dance.
Prerequisite: DANCE 3202 and audition or permission of department chair. Both courses must be taken sequentially during the same academic year. Continuation of DANCE 3201-3202 with emphasis on allegro vocabulary, technical precision of complex combinations and advanced performance work, culminating in the Undergraduate “Professional Training Certificate in Dance.” (Fall-Spring) (8 credit hours)
Department of Dance & Theatre
The Department of Dance and Theatre at UNC Charlotte offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in dance, dance education, theatre or theatre education. Courses of study allow for students to double major, pursue a minor or enroll (upon audition acceptance) in the Professional Training Certificate in Dance.
The dance faculty members hold terminal degrees in dance and have performed and choreographed professionally. A new performing arts building which will serve as a focal point for the University is now open. The facility will house state-of-the-art studios, laboratory performance spaces, lecture rooms and a superb proscenium theatre.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located eight miles from uptown Charlotte on a 1,000-acre, wooded campus. Ranked as one of the top academic institutions in the Southeast, UNC Charlotte offers more than 80 degree programs.
The faculty brings real world knowledge and up-to-date experience into the classrooms and studios as they are actively engaged in research and community service. With 17,000 students, UNC Charlotte is large enough to offer diversity, a wealth of programs, and an array of extracurricular activities. But with a low student faculty ratio of 16 to 1, the University is also known for its friendly atmosphere and the individualized attention which each student receives.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is a city of dynamic growth with a metropolitan population of over a million people. As the second largest banking center in the U.S., it is known as one of the fastest growing business and arts communities in the nation. Ranking number one nationally in corporate giving for the arts and sciences, Charlotte boasts fine museums, symphony orchestras, opera, theater and dance companies.
Nationally and internationally acclaimed artists along with tours of current Broadway shows are presented at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Spirit Square, Ovens Auditorium and at other venues. Professional sports teams, terrific restaurants and great shopping provide the added extras to Charlotte’s cosmopolitan vitality. With a moderate climate allowing for year-round outdoor activities, the city is in easy driving distance of pristine beaches and dramatic mountain vistas.
For additional information, please contact:
Darleen Callaghan, director
North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance
p: 704.372.3900
f: 704.375.0260
Sybil Huskey, professor
Department of Dance and Theatre
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
p: 704.687.2503
f: 704.687.3795
Auditions
The audition will consist of an hour and a half ballet class, for which a non-refundable fee of $20 will be charged. Please arrive 60 minutes prior to the audition and bring photos of yourself in first arabesque position. You may register at the auditions site. There is no pre-registration required.
- Registration begins 60 minutes prior to the audition.
- Hour and a half ballet class
- Bring pointe shoes
- Bring photo of yourself in first arabesque position
- Video auditions accepted
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