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Ages 12–19
Vitacca’s Pre-Professional Divisions offer an advanced training opportunity for dancers ages 12 to 19 within our Vocational Training Program. These divisions provide the foundation for professional dance careers through a cohesive schedule, multiple performance opportunities through the Studio Company, and private coaching. Pre-Professional dancers undergo biannual evaluations for review and receive Fall and Spring mentorship meetings. Vitacca Pre-Professional dancers take the stage annually within Vitacca Ballet’s The Nutcracker and select dancers are invited to participate in Youth America Grand Prix.
Program Includes
Ballet technique
Modern
Contemporary
Conditioning
Private Coaching Sessions
Group Coaching Sessions
Season Repertoire Rehearsals
Summer Training Expectations
Pre-Professional dancers must train six weeks over the summer, including two weeks at either Vitacca Dance, Woodlands and/or Vitacca Dance, Houston. Pre-Professional dancers that train less than two weeks at Vitacca Dance will be reevaluated for the following season’s division placement.
Learn more about our SUMMER TRAINING OPTIONS
PLACEMENT
Students in our Pre-Professional Divisions are placed through an assessment class (required for new students), which may be scheduled at any time. Contact us to schedule yours today!
REGISTRATION
2023/24 Registration is now open!
Vitacca offers ongoing training enrollment by assessment class. Dancers are welcome to schedule an assessment class (required for new students) at any time.
Dancers wishing to join a Vitacca performance company or a scholarship program must audition for review and acceptance. Auditions occur annually between April and August– please see our Auditions page for updates.
TUITION
Pre-Professional Program Division training costs (tuition) are based on a 35-week season and divided into 10 payments from August through May. Month to month registration is not allowed. All tuition and fees are non-refundable.
Additional Pre-Professional Program fees may include: Wardrobe (one time fee), Rehearsal Tutu Rental (one time fee), YAGP Registration & Director fee (by invitation), Private Coaching Sessions (highly recommended, but not mandatory)
TUITION PAYMENT
We now accept registration payments through Zelle! Scan the QR code (linked below) in your banking app to send money to pay. Please include a memo that notes what you are paying for. Click here to pay via Zelle
For online registration, please note that PayPal and online payment with a credit card incurs an event platform processing fee. Zelle payment does not incur a processing fee.
DRESS CODE
All dancers are responsible for wearing the correct dress code for their class level. If the dancer does not have the correct attire, the student may be asked to watch the class. For a list of required attire, please click “Dress Code Details” above.
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All students in Ballet classes must have their hair up in a bun. Bangs and long ends need to be pulled neatly back and secured with pins. A mist of hairspray should be used to keep loose ends out of the face and off the neck. Dancers with short hair (above the neck) need to secure the hair off the face and neck (bun is not necessary for very short hair).
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For the students’ own safety there will be no jewelry or glasses worn in class.
TO PURCHASE
ONSITE: Available at Vitacca Schools
ORDER: Please fill out a Dress Code Order Form and submit to the office via mail, email, or in person. Payments accepted by cash, check, or card.
Note: Bella Rosa leotards only available for purchase/order through August 16, and will be available for dancers in divisions C through Accelerated in Adult sizes only
Call or Email us to schedule a