California Dance Theatre’s Pre-Professional Training Program (PTP) is a supplemental ballet curriculum for the career/college minded dancer. This 10 hour/week program provides the additional training necessary that is achieved in an accelerated environment. Combined with the standard 10 hour/week training program and the 7 hour/week rehearsal process, the additional 10 hour PTP will give each dancer a 27 hour/week training regime.

 

Included in the program curriculum are:

• Classical instruction from world-class professionals:

  • Patrick Frantz (Paris Opera Ballet)

  • Romy Karz (New York City Ballet)

  • Ariana Lallone (Pacific Northwest Ballet)

• Performing opportunites three seasons a year with affiliate company, Pacific Festival Ballet.

• Private and Semi-Private coaching for Youth American Grand Prix Competition & Music Center Spotlight Competition.

• Floor barre, Yoga, and Pilates instruction

• Nutrition & Body Wellness

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Pre-Professional Training Program (PTP) Schedule

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM (PTP) TUITION: $400/mo.

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CDT's Mandatory Advanced Training and Company Rehearsal Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PTP Tuition includes group coaching for competition, however there will be a separate fee for private coaching and/or instruction. Competition participation is optional, but encouraged.

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Interested dancers may audition by taking TWO PTP classes between March 1 and April 7, 2023. Please download and fill out this application for your audition. Contact the CDT front desk to schedule your audition classes.