Ballet Hispanico - Trainee Program - Pa'lante Program
167 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024
32 hours/week
Company affiliated
No education access
No stipend
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary
Description
The Pa’lante Program is Ballet Hispánico School’s premier full-time training experience for aspiring professional dancers ages 15 and up. Designed for artists ready to commit, grow, and perform, this immersive daytime program offers advanced training in ballet, contemporary, and Ballet Hispánico repertory—led by acclaimed faculty and guest choreographers. Pa’lante is a powerful bridge between pre-professional training and the professional artist. Dancers train more hours, receive deeper mentorship, and take on performance opportunities across the tri-state area—gaining the tools, experience, and exposure needed to step confidently into a dance career. Scholarships are available across all tracks, with select dancers accepted into the Pa’lante Scholars track receiving full-tuition awards. Apprentices and Trainees benefit from partial scholarships and financial aid, making this level of access possible for dedicated dancers of all backgrounds. Pa’lante dancers train intensively, perform frequently, and grow in a supportive, elite environment. This is where technique becomes artistry—and where careers begin.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-25
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
The Pa’lante Scholars initiative is an innovative, tuition-free professional studies program designed to bridge the gap between the pre-professional and professional stages of a dancer’s career. Ballet Hispánico is answering the need for more career centered programs that build artistry and leadership for our communities, without the financial burden often tied to professional development. We believe that a talented young dancer should never be held back by financial strain. Removing the financial barrier to professional training will in turn ensure young dancers can pursue artistic careers without the burden of debt. The impact of this vision will be reflected as dancers are better able to flourish in their artistic careers, ultimately strengthening recognition and representation of Latinx dancers in the field. Now in its third year, the Pa’lante Scholars program has launched dancers into Ballet Hispánico’s professional Company and other dance companies. Pa’lante Scholars have joined Ballet Hispánico, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Nimbus Dance Works, Neville Dance Theater, Coredance Contemporary Dance, and more.
Session Information
Ages:
18-25
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
Due to the overwhelming success of the Pa’lante Scholars tuition-free program, we are adding the NEW Pa’lante Apprentice and Trainee program that broadens access to the unique Ballet Hispanico training model. The competitive Pa’lante Scholars program continues to award a 100% tuition-free training, performance opportunities, and a company experience. Beginning in the fall of 2023, a new select group of young Pa’lante Apprentices and Trainees will participate in the program to experience world-class training and individualized mentoring, with access to partial scholarships and reduced tuition. All Apprentices and Trainees will take all Pa’lante classes and participate in rehearsals, with the possibility of performance opportunities. Apprentices and Trainees will automatically be considered for the Scholar program during the course of the year. Select dancers from both programs may also have the opportunity to take class with the Company. Ballet Hispánico expanded the initiative into a training program that models a dancer's real-life experience and often bridges the gap for BIPOC dance students that came to dance without the experience of legacy training that many ballet dancers receive at a young age. Dancers train from 9am-5pm in a hybrid model consisting of classes and rehearsals, along with professional development, specialty classes and performance opportunities. These programs immerse young dancers into a professional setting, focusing on artistry development through Ballet Hispánico's accredited comprehensive and holistic curriculum, including classical ballet technique, multiple contemporary dance styles, pointe work, partnering, repertory, conditioning, choreography, and specialty classes such as hip hop, salsa, and flamenco. Students will also participate in professional seminars in career planning, dance history, financial literacy, auditioning strategies, and networking. Individualized coaching and mentorship will be provided by the directors of the program, as well as other members of the Ballet Hispánico artistic team.
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