Moveius Trainee Program

Pre-Professional Training for Emerging Contemporary Ballet Artists

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Moveius Contemporary Ballet’s Trainee Program is designed for dedicated dancers ages 17-22 seeking intensive training in classical and contemporary ballet while gaining valuable performance experience. This program bridges the gap between student training and professional work, offering:

• Classical and Contemporary Ballet Training with a focus on refining a dancer’s technique in both ballet and modern and encouraging artistic growth

• Exclusive Performance Opportunities in productions at our home Dance Loft on 14 theater, as well as with Moveius Contemporary Ballet

• Private Coaching will be offered from our highly regarded faculty to help tailor the training program to each individual dancer

• Professional Company Class – Take class with the company 3 days per week, and experience a professional atmosphere.

• Small program size – This semi-private program is limited to 15 positions, allowing unparalleled access to esteemed faculty and maximizing dancer’s growth in classes, rehearsals, and performances

• Repertoire –Trainees will learn diverse company repertoire from past and current seasons, along with traditional classical variations

Fill out our Moveius Contemporary Ballet Trainee Application Form here!

Click here to view our information packet: Trainee Program Packet

Faculty

We have an esteemed list of faculty members including: Artistic Director Diana Movius, Associate Director Alvaro Palau, Sona Kharatian, Kevin Malone, and Moveius Contemporary Ballet Company dancers.

Sample Schedule & Training

Trainees will engage in an intense schedule incorporating different technique classes with conditioning, interesting repertoire, and performance preparation. Trainees will work under our highly regarded faculty including Sona Kharatian, Alvaro Palau, and Kevin Malone, receiving detailed coaching and personal feedback.

An example of what a Trainee’s weekly schedule could look like:

Performance Opportunities

Trainees will gain real-world stage experience through performances, including:

• Featured roles in Dance Loft on 14 school and seasonal productions

• Potential participation in touring or special small group choreography projects

• Matinee performances of Moveius Contemporary Ballet repertory for partner public schools at DL14 theater

• Understudying/Corps work in Moveius Contemporary Ballet productions

Tuition & Financial Aid

The Trainee Program has a robust 17.5 hour schedule, not including Moveius Company class. The annual tuition is $10,080.00. As this is the inaugural year of the program, we ask a deposit of 20% be used to secure your spot. The deposit will be taken out of the cost for whichever payment plan you choose, whether that be Annual payment, 3 Session payment, or Monthly payment.

Financial Assistance 

We believe that financial circumstances should not be a barrier to dance education. To support our trainees, we offer flexible payment plans and financial planning options to help make participation more accessible. If you would like to discuss a customized payment schedule or explore available assistance, please contact us at kami@danceloft14.org. All inquiries will be handled with care and confidentiality.