PROFESSIONAL TRACK PROGRAM
ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL TRACK PROGRAM
Olympic Ballet School’s Professional Track (PT) Program is designed for students considering a future career in ballet. The PT Program serves as a preparatory step toward Olympic Ballet Theatre’s Trainee Program, which can lead to future consideration for an OBT company position. PT students will train in the mornings alongside OBT’s trainees, receiving a unique opportunity to refine their technique and artistry with professional ballet dancers. Classes will include ballet technique, pointe, contemporary, character, and conditioning.
REQUIREMENTS
The PT Program is open to male and female dancers ages 14-18. Students must be a United States citizen and have training in classical ballet.
SCHEDULE
The PT students’ schedule involves partaking in rehearsals, classes, and performances with OBT company dancers and trainees.
Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 1:30 or 2:15 PM (depending on the day)
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:15 or 2:00 PM (depending on the day)
PT students have the opportunity to perform with Olympic Ballet Theatre. During OBT production times, the class schedule is subject to change to accommodate company rehearsals.
TUITION
$5,145/year payable in 9 monthly installments (September-May) , or in full for a 10% tuition discount.
HOUSING
Olympic Ballet School has an affiliation with Triton Court Residence Hall at Edmonds College, where students can live for $950/month in suite-style accommodations. Each suite includes 2-3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and bathroom(s). The residence hall is located 3 miles from the studios, accessible by bus (30 min) or car (8 min).
AUDITION FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Training period: September 2025 – June 2026
Interested applicants may set up a placement class by contacting dance@olympicballet.com. Alternatively, they may send the following materials to oleg@olympicballet.com and mara@olympicballet.com for consideration:
- Headshot
- Arabesque photo
- Resume
- Video of classwork and a classical variation
FAQ’S
Who is the faculty for the Professional Track Program?
The program is led by OBT Artistic Directors Mara Vinson and Oleg Gorboulev. Additional guest faculty for the 2025-26 season will be announced soon.
What’s the difference between OBS’s Professional Track Program and OBT’s Trainee Program?
The Professional Track Program at Olympic Ballet School is for passionate, advanced-level students ages 14-18 who take ballet seriously, whether or not they plan to pursue it professionally. Students receive rigorous training and may be considered for performance opportunities alongside Olympic Ballet Theatre’s company dancers and trainees.
The Trainee Program at Olympic Ballet Theatre is a more selective, pre-professional program for dancers who have completed high school or are 18+. Trainees train and perform regularly alongside the company as they prepare for a professional dance career.
How many performance opportunities are there?
The PT students perform in four Olympic Ballet Theatre productions per season, plus the Olympic Ballet School Annual Student Performance in June.
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