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Curated by Artistic Lead, Hope Boykin, this two-week program for pre-professional high school dancers entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2025 features: Ballet and modern technique with master teachers, master classes with renowned instructors, creativity and choreography labs, workshops in dance wellness and injury prevention, financial literacy and resume writing, intimate conversations with dance industry professionals, discussions about critical issues in dance and the role of “Citizen Artistry,” a mock audition with artistic directors and faculty from the nation’s top performing arts conservatories, college preparedness panels, opportunities to collaborate and create work with other students, partnering, and more! With a focus on supporting the needs of 21st Century students and cultivating the skills of 21st Century artists, the Kennedy Center pre-professional artist training programs are committed to nurturing the emerging visionaries who are the future change-makers and culture-shapers. As an integral part of Kennedy Center Education’s mission to foster understanding and uplift communities, each program provides a space where young artists will explore the intersection of artistic practice and civic responsibility, engaging the world as Citizen Artists. High school students who are seriously considering pursuing dance in college and as a career, currently engaged in pre-professional dance training, and interested in connecting their artistic work to leadership and service are strongly encouraged to apply. With a focus on strengthened technique, increased versatility, and informed decision making in dance careers, this program’s participants will leave with: A dance health and injury prevention plan An artistic statement and goals for continued training Individualized feedback from master teachers Industry connections Expanded knowledge of possibilities and opportunities in the dance field Unique opportunity for a full set of headshots and audition photos shot and edited by a professional photographer