Professional Division

Professional Training Division

An comprehensive training program designed to prepare dancers ages 14-19 for a professional career in ballet.

Professional Dance Development

The Professional Training Division (PTD) offers advanced dancers aged 14-19 comprehensive, year-round dance training that prepares them for successful careers in professional ballet. With a mix of both daytime and evening classes, the PTD program is designed to help teenage students balance intense ballet training with academic and other pursuits.

The program is primarily led by Professional Training Division and Advanced Instructor Mishic Libertore. Some classes and rehearsals will also be led by TBT school faculty, company members, and artistic staff — including Artistic Director Tim O’Keefe and Artistic Director Laureate Ben Stevenson, O.B.E. — and nationally recognized guest artists. By working with a variety of instructors from across the U.S., students grow in their understanding of professional dance opportunities.

This program is based at the Richardson School. Dancers train 6 days per week with a focus in classical technique, pointe, variations, and modern dance. They will have the opportunity to audition for the Richardson School Ensemble, which performs throughout the Metroplex.

Ballet Teaches Balance

The program curriculum includes dedicated time for schoolwork to help students balance their academic and dance studies. TBTS does not provide housing for out of town students but will offer recommendations for local apartment complexes and roommates. Students who have not completed high school are expected to complete their formal academic education.

Auditions & Enrollment

Those interested in the Professional Training Division can audition at any Summer Intensive Audition. Our Summer Intensive page contains locations, dates, and other details.

Video auditions are also accepted, and can be submitted here. There is a $40 audition fee to submit a video audition. When completing the application and registration, you will need to provide a headshot, photo in first arabesque, and resume. Only applications submitted through the online form will be reviewed. No email submissions or phone calls, please.

For questions or more information about our Professional Training Division, please email us at ProfessionalDivision@TexasBallet.org.

Remember to bring a resume and letter of recommendation from a current ballet instructor to attach to your audition form.

Summer Intensive

Incoming Studio Training Company and Professional Training Division dancers are encouraged to attend the TBT Summer Intensive.

Learn More

For more about the Professional Division Program, including audition instructions, email ProfessionalDivision@TexasBallet.org.