Founded in 1993, the nationally recognized Trainee Program
offers talented, advanced students a transitional experience that bridges the
gap between the academic ballet setting and the world of professional dance.
The Trainee Program is one of the few in this country that enables the aspiring
dancer to pursue formal dance training and gain valuable performance experience
with a professional company.
Richmond Ballet
annually selects 18 – 20 students from its Summer Intensive Program to
participate in the Trainee Program. Trainees are required to take a full course
of study, which includes ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, character dance, pas de
deux and variations, and spend six days a week in the classroom (and rehearsal)
during the school year.
Attendance at the summer intensive session is required to be
considered for the Richmond Ballet Trainee Program.
Performance opportunities with Richmond Ballet’s professional company are part
of the trainee experience.
The Trainee Program is tuition based. Merit scholarships are
awarded to each trainee and financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Virginia Commonwealth University offers a joint BFA program with The School of Richmond Ballet. For more information, please visit VCU’s website:
http://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/bulletins/prog_search/?did=20419
If interested in the Trainee Program offered through The School of Richmond Ballet, please visit the auditions section. For more information, please contact Sarah Ferguson at sferguson@richmondballet.com.