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Intensive Training Program

 

CDT’s Intensive Training Program is designed for students preparing for careers in dance and the arts ages 10-25. Select members of this program will be chosen as Trainees and Apprentices to the Company. 

Students study ballet extensively, including pointe, variations, partnering, and men’s work. Extensive training in Modern dance is also part of the program along with the study of Jazz, Contemporary and, as part of our Summer programming, choreography and composition. Tap is also offered as an elective in the program with workshops in Acting monthly. The ITP program focuses on mentorship, with professional dancers working with the young dancer toward careers as arts and dance professionals.

CDT’s Intensive Training Program is modeled after a performing arts school and students have multiple opportunities to perform throughout the year as well as along with CDT’s professional company. Students are mentored by it’s directors through annual evaluations and career counseling, assisting students with their important decisions as they reach graduation from the program.

The Intensive Training Program aspires to provide an enriching program for young dancers regardless of their final career aspirations as rigorous dance training helps instill a strong work ethic, discipline, perseverance and time management beneficial for successful careers outside of dance.

 

ITP Level B

  • Tuesday

    • 4:30-6:00 pm- Ballet

    • 6:00-7:00 pm- Modern

  • Wednesday

    • 4:30-6:00 pm- Ballet

    • 6:00-7:00 pm- Pointe/Partnering

  • Thursday

    • 4:30-6:00pm- Ballet

    • 6:00-7:00 pm- Contemporary

    • 7:00-7:45 pm- Tap (optional)

  • Saturday

    • 9:30-10:30 am- Stretch and Strengthen

    • 10:30-12:00 pm- Ballet

    • 12:00-1:00 pm- Jazz

    • 1:00-2:30 pm- Rehearsal as needed

Sample Schedules:

 ITP Level A

  • Monday

    • 4:30-6:00 pm - Ballet

    • 6:00-7:00 pm - Contemporary

  • Tuesday

    • 4:30-6:00 pm - Ballet

    • 6:00-7:00 pm - Modern

  • Wednesday

    • 4:30-6:00 pm - Ballet

    • 6:00-7:00 pm - Pointe/Partnering

  • Thursday

    • 4:30-6:00 pm- Ballet

    • 6:00-7:00 pm- Jazz

    • 7:00-7:45 pm- Tap (optional)

  • Saturday

    • 9:30-10:30 am - Stretch and Strengthen

    • 10:30-12:00 pm- Ballet

    • 12:00-1:00 pm- Pointe/Variations

    • 1:00-2:30 pm- Rehearsal as needed


Students in the ITP Program

Photos by John Ray

 

ITP Level C

  • Monday

    • 5:45-7:15 pm- Ballet

    • 7:15-7:45 pm- Contemporary

  • Wednesday

    • 5:45-7:15 pm- Ballet

  • Thursday

    • 7:00-7:45 pm- Tap (optional)

  • Saturday

    • 9:30-10:30 am- Boy’s Class, All ITP Boys

    • 10:30-12:00 pm- Ballet

    • 12:00-1:00 pm- Jazz

    • 1:00- 2:30 pm- Rehearsal as needed