This week, we’re joined by Erica Fischbach, Director of Colorado Ballet Academy, to talk about the school’s full-time training programs, including the trainee and studio company levels. While the studio company is part of the main company, Erica shares everything you need to know about it.

We also discuss how CBA recruits dancers, what interested students can do to be considered for admission, as well as the performance opportunities available at each level. Plus, Erica explains why Colorado Ballet Academy chooses to compete and how it benefits their dancers. Whether you're aiming for a spot in the studio company or looking to join the Academy, this episode has the details you need!

You can learn more about Colorado Ballet Academy at these links:

• Colorado Ballet Summer Intensive Programs
• Young Dancer Workshop - be sure to read about CBA's new family friendly housing opportunity for young dancers!

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"Becoming a professional ballet dancer in the United States requires years of training, dedication, and a bit of luck. With only a few thousand full-time positions available, the path is challenging and often uncertain."

These words open the DataPointes Guide, a groundbreaking report developed by former dancer Jason Yeung. We sat down with Jason to explore how he used publicly available data to create an insightful resource that highlights which ballet training programs are producing the most professional dancers.

For dancers considering serious training or pursuing a career in ballet, the DataPointes Guide is an invaluable tool to navigate the journey.

DataPointes Guide: https://datapointesguide.com/

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Join us as we talk with Dan Guin, Co-Artistic Director of Boca Ballet Theatre, about their Advanced Summer Performance Workshop. This five-week program offers dancers the unique opportunity to work directly with artistic directors from top ballet companies, gaining invaluable experience and exposure. Dan shares how the workshop has become a launchpad for professional careers and what makes it such a standout summer experience.

You can learn more about the Advanced Summer Workshop on their website.

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