Elite Pro - Professional Program

Elite Pro Ballet Program (Ages 12+)
Professional Track | Placement by Evaluation/Audition Only

The Elite Pro Ballet Program is the highest and most advanced level of training within the school, designed for exceptionally committed dancers ages 12 and up who are pursuing a serious path toward professional ballet, conservatory training, or long-term career development in dance.

This program represents the pinnacle of our training structure, offering the most extensive weekly training hours, the highest technical and artistic expectations, and a true professional company environment. Elite Pro dancers are treated as young professionals in training, held to a standard of excellence, discipline, and consistency that reflects real-world ballet company expectations.

Rooted in the Vaganova method, Elite Pro focuses on complete technical mastery, advanced artistry, performance power, and stage presence. Students train in a highly detailed and demanding environment where precision, strength, endurance, and artistry are continuously refined.

Elite Pro dancers are the primary performing youth company of the school and take part in major productions, repertory works, and leading stage opportunities throughout the season. They also represent the school in top international ballet competitions, including YAGP (Youth America Grand Prix) and UBC (Universal Ballet Competition), with extensive variation coaching and performance preparation.

A defining feature of the program is the level of exposure to the professional world. Students regularly work with guest teachers, master coaches, and internationally recognized choreographers, gaining insight into diverse styles, artistic approaches, and real industry expectations.

Training includes:
• Advanced Classical Ballet Technique (professional company-level daily training)
• Pointe Work & Advanced Pointe Strength
• Variations & Full Classical Repertoire Coaching
• Contemporary Dance & Choreography Work
• Partnering (when appropriate)
• Advanced Conditioning, Strength
• Competition Coaching (YAGP, UBC and others)
• Performance & Youth Company Repertory
• Guest Teacher Workshops & Master Classes
• Professional Choreographer Collaborations

Elite Pro serves as the ultimate bridge between pre-professional training and the professional dance world, preparing dancers not only for elite conservatory acceptance and company auditions, but for a sustainable and successful future in dance.

Highest training level • Youth company dancers • Extensive weekly hours • Guest artists & choreographers

Application Process

An application is required for dancers interested in the JCBS Professional Program.

  1. Submit a program application
  2. Faculty review of dancer’s training and experience
  3. Audition 
  4. Placement into the appropriate Pro Division

Video auditions are accepted when in-person auditions are not possible.

Dancers are selected based on talent, technical ability, commitment, and potential to pursue a professional dance career.