Contemporary Workshop with Brady Farrar
Aug
22

Contemporary Workshop with Brady Farrar

Join Brady Farrar, ABT company member, YAGP Grand Prix Winner, and multi-award winning choreographer at Dance Center of San Antonio for a contemporary workshop designed to challenge dancers, inspire artistry, and start the season strong.

📅 Saturday, August 22

⏰ Ages 8–12: 1–2:30 PM

⏰ Ages 13+: 2:30–4 PM

📍 Dance Center of San Antonio

Spots are limited, so register today

(Note: You’ll be asked to sign in or create a quick account to register)

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After-School Ballet Information Session, Studio Tour & Two-Day Experience
Aug
18

After-School Ballet Information Session, Studio Tour & Two-Day Experience

Monday, August 17 & Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Discover how professional-level dance training can elevate your training to the next level. 

After-School Ballet Information Session, Studio Tour, and Training Experience
Information and Tour: August 17 & 18 from 3:30–4:30 PM
Classes: 5:00 - 8:00 PM (
Special open house drop-in rate applies)

Families are invited to learn more about DCSA’s After-School Ballet Program, meet our faculty, ask questions, and tour the studio. Discover how our program provides dedicated dancers with focused, high-quality training while allowing them to continue attending their current school.

Two-Day Training Experience
Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18
Classes: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Dancers can participate in:

Ballet technique
Pointe
Partnering
Variations
Conditioning

Classes will be led by DCSA esteemed faculty, including founder and director Vanessa Bessler,  who has been recognized as an Outstanding Teacher and Coach by YAGP and UBC for 11 consecutive years.

This special two-day experience gives dedicated dancers the opportunity to explore our training environment, meet our faculty, and discover how DCSA’s After-School Ballet Program can elevate your dancer’s progress and performance. 

Advance registration is required.



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After-School Ballet Information Session, Studio Tour & Two-Day Experience
Aug
17

After-School Ballet Information Session, Studio Tour & Two-Day Experience

Monday, August 17 & Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Discover how professional-level dance training can elevate your training to the next level. 

After-School Ballet Information Session, Studio Tour, and Training Experience
Information and Tour: August 17 & 18 from 3:30–4:30 PM
Classes: 5:00 - 8:00 PM (
Special open house drop-in rate applies)

Families are invited to learn more about DCSA’s After-School Ballet Program, meet our faculty, ask questions, and tour the studio. Discover how our program provides dedicated dancers with focused, high-quality training while allowing them to continue attending their current school.

Two-Day Training Experience
Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18
Classes: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Dancers can participate in:

Ballet technique
Pointe
Partnering
Variations
Conditioning

Classes will be led by DCSA esteemed faculty, including founder and director Vanessa Bessler,  who has been recognized as an Outstanding Teacher and Coach by YAGP and UBC for 11 consecutive years.

This special two-day experience gives dedicated dancers the opportunity to explore our training environment, meet our faculty, and discover how DCSA’s After-School Ballet Program can elevate your dancer’s progress and performance. 

Advance registration is required.



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First Day of Fall Classes
Aug
17

First Day of Fall Classes

Whatever your dancer's goals, we've got a track for them.

🌟 Pre-Professional Tracks: Day Program, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance, and Afterschool Programs — for dancers training at a serious, career-focused level

💃 Open Division: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Pom, Folklórico, Acro, Acting, Voice & MORE for every age and every level, starting with Parent & Me (ages 1.5+)

📅 Fall semester: August 17 - December 19

Secure your spot now!

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Teen & Adult Ballet Intensive- Evening
Aug
3
to Aug 7

Teen & Adult Ballet Intensive- Evening

Train with purpose this summer! Join Luciano Perotto for our Teen & Adult Ballet Intensive, designed for dancers ages 13+ from beginner through advanced levels.

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Aug
3
to Aug 7

Frozen Princess Ballet Camp & Showcase

Rising Star Camps (Ages 5–7): Designed for older children to refine motor skills, flexibility, and foundational dance principles.

Every week at DCSA is a brand-new adventure! Each camp features its own unique theme, which serves as the inspiration for everything we do. Throughout the week, your dancer will enjoy:

  • Dance Fundamentals: Engaging, age-appropriate exercises that build fitness and body awareness.

  • Music & Rhythm: Learning to connect movement with sound and timing.

  • Creative Crafts: Dancers will hand-craft their own wands, masks, or crowns to use as props in their final routines.

  • Story Time: A curated selection of themed stories that bring the week's dance concepts to life.

The camp program times will run 10 am - 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Dancers should arrive in attire suitable for dance - dance attire and shoes. (Play clothes and socks are also an acceptable option if the camper does not have dance clothes.) Dance attire can be purchased in our lobby orTutus & Ribbons Boutique.  Pack a water bottle labeled with your dancer's name, and pack a nut-free heavy snack (10 am-1 pm).

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DCSA Summer Intensive Week 11: Ogulcan Borova
Aug
3
to Aug 7

DCSA Summer Intensive Week 11: Ogulcan Borova

2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Center of San Antonio (DCSA)

Guest Instructor: Ogulcan Boron – Current head of the studio company and trainee program at Joffery Ballet


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Video Audition Required.
Improve a whole year in one summer at Texas’s top-ranked ballet intensive.

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Jul
27
to Jul 31

Unicorns, Fairies, & Magical Friends Camp 

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Little Dancer Camps (Ages 3–5): Focusing on coordination, listening skills, and the pure joy of movement.

Every week at DCSA is a brand-new adventure! Each camp features its own unique theme, which serves as the inspiration for everything we do. Throughout the week, your dancer will enjoy:

  • Dance Fundamentals: Engaging, age-appropriate exercises that build fitness and body awareness.

  • Music & Rhythm: Learning to connect movement with sound and timing.

  • Creative Crafts: Dancers will hand-craft their own wands, masks, or crowns to use as props in their final routines.

  • Story Time: A curated selection of themed stories that bring the week's dance concepts to life.

The camp program times will run 10 am - 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Dancers should arrive in attire suitable for dance - dance attire and shoes. (Play clothes and socks are also an acceptable option if the camper does not have dance clothes.) Dance attire can be purchased in our lobby orTutus & Ribbons Boutique.  Pack a water bottle labeled with your dancer's name, and pack a nut-free heavy snack (10 am-1 pm).

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DCSA Summer Intensive Week 9: Luciano Perotto
Jul
27
to Jul 31

DCSA Summer Intensive Week 9: Luciano Perotto

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2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Center of San Antonio (DCSA)

Instructor: Luciano Perotto – YAGP Grand Prix winner and former principal dancer at Ballet de Monterrey.


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Video Audition Required.
Improve a whole year in one summer at Texas’s top-ranked ballet intensive.

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Jul
20
to Jul 24

Avengers Dance Adventure Camp

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Rising Star Camps (Ages 5–7): Designed for older children to refine motor skills, flexibility, and foundational dance principles.

Every week at DCSA is a brand-new adventure! Each camp features its own unique theme, which serves as the inspiration for everything we do. Throughout the week, your dancer will enjoy:

  • Dance Fundamentals: Engaging, age-appropriate exercises that build fitness and body awareness.

  • Music & Rhythm: Learning to connect movement with sound and timing.

  • Creative Crafts: Dancers will hand-craft their own wands, masks, or crowns to use as props in their final routines.

  • Story Time: A curated selection of themed stories that bring the week's dance concepts to life.

The camp program times will run 10 am - 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Dancers should arrive in attire suitable for dance - dance attire and shoes. (Play clothes and socks are also an acceptable option if the camper does not have dance clothes.) Dance attire can be purchased in our lobby orTutus & Ribbons Boutique.  Pack a water bottle labeled with your dancer's name, and pack a nut-free heavy snack (10 am-1 pm).

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DCSA Summer Intensive Week 8: Luciano Perotto
Jul
20
to Jul 24

DCSA Summer Intensive Week 8: Luciano Perotto

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2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Center of San Antonio (DCSA)

Instructor: Luciano Perotto – YAGP Grand Prix winner and former principal dancer at Ballet de Monterrey.


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Video Audition Required.
Improve a whole year in one summer at Texas’s top-ranked ballet intensive.

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Jul
13
to Jul 17

Tap & Circus Stars Camp

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Little Dancer Camps (Ages 3–5): Focusing on coordination, listening skills, and the pure joy of movement.

Every week at DCSA is a brand-new adventure! Each camp features its own unique theme, which serves as the inspiration for everything we do. Throughout the week, your dancer will enjoy:

  • Dance Fundamentals: Engaging, age-appropriate exercises that build fitness and body awareness.

  • Music & Rhythm: Learning to connect movement with sound and timing.

  • Creative Crafts: Dancers will hand-craft their own wands, masks, or crowns to use as props in their final routines.

  • Story Time: A curated selection of themed stories that bring the week's dance concepts to life.

The camp program times will run 10 am - 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Dancers should arrive in attire suitable for dance - dance attire and shoes. (Play clothes and socks are also an acceptable option if the camper does not have dance clothes.) Dance attire can be purchased in our lobby orTutus & Ribbons Boutique.  Pack a water bottle labeled with your dancer's name, and pack a nut-free heavy snack (10 am-1 pm).

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DCSA Summer Intensive Week 7: Vanessa Bessler
Jul
13
to Jul 17

DCSA Summer Intensive Week 7: Vanessa Bessler

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2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Center of San Antonio (DCSA)

Instructor: Vanessa Bessler – A two-week deep dive into Vaganova mechanics and precision coaching.


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Video Audition Required.
Improve a whole year in one summer at Texas’s top-ranked ballet intensive.

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Jul
6
to Jul 10

Folklorico Fiesta Dance Camp

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Rising Star Camps (Ages 5–7): Designed for older children to refine motor skills, flexibility, and foundational dance principles.

Every week at DCSA is a brand-new adventure! Each camp features its own unique theme, which serves as the inspiration for everything we do. Throughout the week, your dancer will enjoy:

  • Dance Fundamentals: Engaging, age-appropriate exercises that build fitness and body awareness.

  • Music & Rhythm: Learning to connect movement with sound and timing.

  • Creative Crafts: Dancers will hand-craft their own wands, masks, or crowns to use as props in their final routines.

  • Story Time: A curated selection of themed stories that bring the week's dance concepts to life.

The camp program times will run 10 am - 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Dancers should arrive in attire suitable for dance - dance attire and shoes. (Play clothes and socks are also an acceptable option if the camper does not have dance clothes.) Dance attire can be purchased in our lobby orTutus & Ribbons Boutique.  Pack a water bottle labeled with your dancer's name, and pack a nut-free heavy snack (10 am-1 pm).

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DCSA Summer Intensive Week 6: Vanessa Bessler
Jul
6
to Jul 10

DCSA Summer Intensive Week 6: Vanessa Bessler

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2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Center of San Antonio (DCSA)

Instructor: Vanessa Bessler – A two-week deep dive into Vaganova mechanics and precision coaching.


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Video Audition Required.
Improve a whole year in one summer at Texas’s top-ranked ballet intensive.

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Jun
29
to Jul 3

Disney Princess Dream Dance Camp

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Little Dancer Camps (Ages 3–5): Focusing on coordination, listening skills, and the pure joy of movement.

Every week at DCSA is a brand-new adventure! Each camp features its own unique theme, which serves as the inspiration for everything we do. Throughout the week, your dancer will enjoy:

  • Dance Fundamentals: Engaging, age-appropriate exercises that build fitness and body awareness.

  • Music & Rhythm: Learning to connect movement with sound and timing.

  • Creative Crafts: Dancers will hand-craft their own wands, masks, or crowns to use as props in their final routines.

  • Story Time: A curated selection of themed stories that bring the week's dance concepts to life.

The camp program times will run 10 am - 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Dancers should arrive in attire suitable for dance - dance attire and shoes. (Play clothes and socks are also an acceptable option if the camper does not have dance clothes.) Dance attire can be purchased in our lobby orTutus & Ribbons Boutique.  Pack a water bottle labeled with your dancer's name, and pack a nut-free heavy snack (10 am-1 pm).

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DCSA Summer Intensive Week 5: Erica Fischbach
Jun
29
to Jul 3

DCSA Summer Intensive Week 5: Erica Fischbach

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2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Center of San Antonio (DCSA)

Guest Instructor: Erica Fischbach – Academy Director of Colorado Ballet and former dancer with ABT and PNB.


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Video Audition Required.
Improve a whole year in one summer at Texas’s top-ranked ballet intensive.

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Pop Star Dance Party Camp
Jun
22
to Jun 26

Pop Star Dance Party Camp

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Rising Star Camps (Ages 5–7): Designed for older children to refine motor skills, flexibility, and foundational dance principles.

Every week at DCSA is a brand-new adventure! Each camp features its own unique theme, which serves as the inspiration for everything we do. Throughout the week, your dancer will enjoy:

  • Dance Fundamentals: Engaging, age-appropriate exercises that build fitness and body awareness.

  • Music & Rhythm: Learning to connect movement with sound and timing.

  • Creative Crafts: Dancers will hand-craft their own wands, masks, or crowns to use as props in their final routines.

  • Story Time: A curated selection of themed stories that bring the week's dance concepts to life.

The camp program times will run 10 am - 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Dancers should arrive in attire suitable for dance - dance attire and shoes. (Play clothes and socks are also an acceptable option if the camper does not have dance clothes.) Dance attire can be purchased in our lobby orTutus & Ribbons Boutique.  Pack a water bottle labeled with your dancer's name, and pack a nut-free heavy snack (10 am-1 pm).

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Teen & Adult Ballet Intensive- Evening
Jun
22
to Jun 26

Teen & Adult Ballet Intensive- Evening

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Train with purpose this summer! Join Luciano Perotto for our Teen & Adult Ballet Intensive, designed for dancers ages 13+ from beginner through advanced levels.

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DCSA Summer Intensive Week 4: Peter Merz
Jun
22
to Jun 26

DCSA Summer Intensive Week 4: Peter Merz

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2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Center of San Antonio (DCSA)

Guest Instructor: Peter Merz – Director of Regional Tours for ADC IBC and acclaimed YAGP Outstanding Choreographer.


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Video Audition Required.
Improve a whole year in one summer at Texas’s top-ranked ballet intensive.

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Jun
15
to Jun 19

Bluey’s Big Dance Party Camp

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Little Dancer Camps (Ages 3–5): Focusing on coordination, listening skills, and the pure joy of movement.

Every week at DCSA is a brand-new adventure! Each camp features its own unique theme, which serves as the inspiration for everything we do. Throughout the week, your dancer will enjoy:

  • Dance Fundamentals: Engaging, age-appropriate exercises that build fitness and body awareness.

  • Music & Rhythm: Learning to connect movement with sound and timing.

  • Creative Crafts: Dancers will hand-craft their own wands, masks, or crowns to use as props in their final routines.

  • Story Time: A curated selection of themed stories that bring the week's dance concepts to life.

The camp program times will run 10 am - 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Dancers should arrive in attire suitable for dance - dance attire and shoes. (Play clothes and socks are also an acceptable option if the camper does not have dance clothes.) Dance attire can be purchased in our lobby orTutus & Ribbons Boutique.  Pack a water bottle labeled with your dancer's name, and pack a nut-free heavy snack (10 am-1 pm).

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Teen & Adult Ballet Intensive- Morning
Jun
15
to Jun 19

Teen & Adult Ballet Intensive- Morning

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Train with purpose this summer! Join Luciano Perotto for our Teen & Adult Ballet Intensive, designed for dancers ages 13+ from beginner through advanced levels.

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DCSA Summer Intensive Week 3: Rolando Sarabia
Jun
15
to Jun 19

DCSA Summer Intensive Week 3: Rolando Sarabia

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2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Center of San Antonio (DCSA)

Guest Instructor: Rolando Sarabia – International superstar known as the "Cuban Nijinsky" and Artistic Director of Roanoke Ballet Theatre.


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Video Audition Required.
Improve a whole year in one summer at Texas’s top-ranked ballet intensive.

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Musical Theatre Workshop- Modern Musicals in Motion
Jun
15
to Jun 19

Musical Theatre Workshop- Modern Musicals in Motion

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A high-energy intensive focused on today’s broadway style, including contemporary musical theatre choreography, modern vocal work, storytelling character development, confidence, and stage presence. The week ends with a studio showcase for families!

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Jun
12

Newsies JR. Production Intensive Auditions

Step into the world of Broadway with this fast-paced, two-week intensive. You’ll learn choreography, music, and lines at a professional pace, culminating in a ticketed public performance on Friday the 17th.

Step into the world of Broadway with this exciting two-week production intensive of Newsies JR! This program is designed for performers who are ready to challenge themselves in a fast-paced rehearsal environment while working toward a full musical production.

During the two weeks, artists will rehearse and prepare a complete staged production of Newsies JR., learning choreography, music, and lines at an accelerated pace similar to a professional rehearsal process. This intensive focuses on helping performers strengthen their ability to pick up choreography quickly, memorize material efficiently, and collaborate as part of a full cast.

This experience is especially valuable for students interested in pursuing musical theater more seriously, as it provides a rewarding opportunity to train like working performers and bring a full show to life on stage. The program will conclude with a ticketed public performance on Friday the 17th.

How to Join the Cast

Registration is by audition only. We are looking for performers ready to work hard and collaborate.

Note: Casting and rehearsal expectations will be sent via email following the audition period.

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DCSA Summer Intensive Week 2: Vanessa Bessler
Jun
8
to Jun 12

DCSA Summer Intensive Week 2: Vanessa Bessler

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2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Center of San Antonio (DCSA)

Instructor: Vanessa Bessler – DCSA Founder and former Principal with the National Ballet of Panama. 11-time outstanding teacher/coach award by YAGP and UBC.


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Video Audition Required.
Improve a whole year in one summer at Texas’s top-ranked ballet intensive.

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Day Program Open House & Audition- 4/1 Evening
Apr
1

Day Program Open House & Audition- 4/1 Evening

Join us for an in-depth look at Dance Center of San Antonio’s Pre-Professional Program, Intensives, and Academic Support Program.
We welcome dedicated dancers and their families, ages 8 and up, to learn how DCSA prepares students for professional careers in dance and the performing arts.

DCSA’s Pre-Professional Program was recognized at the #23 spot nationwide in a study by Northeastern University, ranking among the top 5% of training programs in the U.S. DCSA is one of only two programs in Texas to earn this distinction, and the only one in our region.

Schedule

Daytime Session

  • 5:00PM: Informational Family Meeting

  • 5:00 PM: Audition/ Observation Class (age 8-12) Dancer Only

  • 6:00 PM: Audition/Observation Class (age 13+) Dancer Only

    • Audition fee: $25/hr

    • Observation: free

What to wear: ballet attire, hair in bun (females), hair pulled back if necessary (males).

What We Offer

The DCSA Day Training program provides essential training to our most advanced and dedicated students to prepare them for a professional or collegiate dance career. Led by 11-time YAGP Outstanding Teacher award winner Vanessa Bessler, this program is:

  • Ranked Top 5% of prestigious ballet academies in U.S.

  • Prix de Lausanne candidates

  • IBC JACKSON and YAGP FINAL ROUND candidates

  • Regional YAGP Youth Grand Prix 2018 & 2026

  • YAGP Outstanding School Award 2018 & 2026

  • YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award 2016-2026

  • Thousands in scholarships to world-renown year-round and summer intensive programs 

The DCSA Day Training program has the highest rate of acceptance in the region, launching dancers to the top layer of company schools in the world. Our Daytime Ballet Training Program is for dedicated dancers looking to pursue a collegiate path or a career in dance. The program includes two tracks: classical ballet or contemporary dance. 

The full training schedule includes:

  • Daily Technique, Pointe, Repertoire 

  • Pas de Deux

  • Contemporary & Modern

  • Conditioning & Flexibility

Additional benefits: Performance and media opportunities, Summer Intensive and Company audition preparation.

The  DCSA Academic program offers students age 8+ a hybrid-schooling environment to meet their academic goals. The strong curriculum allows them to develop excellent preparation for college, but allows for schedule flexibility so these students can have the best of both worlds - strong academics and time for high profile extra-curricular activities. 

This program benefits any student not well-served in traditional school and is not limited to just dancers. It offers:

  • flexible schooling hours 

  • accredited virtual education programs with acceptances to top colleges and universities

  • accelerated schooling options

  • daily, 1-on-1 support from the Academic Coordinator Lisa Dunne

  • great environment for those with academic challenges due to learning differences 

(Tuition-free public virtual school options available with accommodation support for students with learning differences.)

RSVP to attend an upcoming Open House and learn how your dancer would benefit from the DCSA Day Training & Academic programs. *Ages 8+

Unable to attend? We accept video auditions. Please RSVP and let us know you need a video audition. 

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Day Program Open House & Audition- 4/1 Afternoon
Apr
1

Day Program Open House & Audition- 4/1 Afternoon

Join us for an in-depth look at Dance Center of San Antonio’s Pre-Professional Program, Intensives, and Academic Support Program.
We welcome dedicated dancers and their families, ages 8 and up, to learn how DCSA prepares students for professional careers in dance and the performing arts.

DCSA’s Pre-Professional Program was recognized at the #23 spot nationwide in a study by Northeastern University, ranking among the top 5% of training programs in the U.S. DCSA is one of only two programs in Texas to earn this distinction, and the only one in our region.

Schedule

Daytime Session

  • 1:00PM: Informational Family Meeting

  • 2:00 PM: Audition/ Observation Class Dancer Only

    • Audition fee: $25/hr

    • Observation: free

What to wear: ballet attire, hair in bun (females), hair pulled back if necessary (males).

What We Offer

The DCSA Day Training program provides essential training to our most advanced and dedicated students to prepare them for a professional or collegiate dance career. Led by 11-time YAGP Outstanding Teacher award winner Vanessa Bessler, this program is:

  • Ranked Top 5% of prestigious ballet academies in U.S.

  • Prix de Lausanne candidates

  • IBC JACKSON and YAGP FINAL ROUND candidates

  • Regional YAGP Youth Grand Prix 2018 & 2026

  • YAGP Outstanding School Award 2018 & 2026

  • YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award 2016-2026

  • Thousands in scholarships to world-renown year-round and summer intensive programs 

The DCSA Day Training program has the highest rate of acceptance in the region, launching dancers to the top layer of company schools in the world. Our Daytime Ballet Training Program is for dedicated dancers looking to pursue a collegiate path or a career in dance. The program includes two tracks: classical ballet or contemporary dance. 

The full training schedule includes:

  • Daily Technique, Pointe, Repertoire 

  • Pas de Deux

  • Contemporary & Modern

  • Conditioning & Flexibility

Additional benefits: Performance and media opportunities, Summer Intensive and Company audition preparation.

The  DCSA Academic program offers students age 8+ a hybrid-schooling environment to meet their academic goals. The strong curriculum allows them to develop excellent preparation for college, but allows for schedule flexibility so these students can have the best of both worlds - strong academics and time for high profile extra-curricular activities. 

This program benefits any student not well-served in traditional school and is not limited to just dancers. It offers:

  • flexible schooling hours 

  • accredited virtual education programs with acceptances to top colleges and universities

  • accelerated schooling options

  • daily, 1-on-1 support from the Academic Coordinator Lisa Dunne

  • great environment for those with academic challenges due to learning differences 

(Tuition-free public virtual school options available with accommodation support for students with learning differences.)

RSVP to attend an upcoming Open House and learn how your dancer would benefit from the DCSA Day Training & Academic programs. *Ages 8+

Unable to attend? We accept video auditions. Please RSVP and let us know you need a video audition. 

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Day Program Open House & Audition- 3/4 Evening
Mar
4

Day Program Open House & Audition- 3/4 Evening

Join us for an in-depth look at Dance Center of San Antonio’s Pre-Professional Program, Intensives, and Academic Support Program.
We welcome dedicated dancers and their families, ages 8 and up, to learn how DCSA prepares students for professional careers in dance and the performing arts.

DCSA’s Pre-Professional Program was recognized at the #23 spot nationwide in a study by Northeastern University, ranking among the top 5% of training programs in the U.S. DCSA is one of only two programs in Texas to earn this distinction, and the only one in our region.

Schedule

Daytime Session

  • 5:00PM: Informational Family Meeting

  • 5:00 PM: Audition/ Observation Class (age 8-12) Dancer Only

  • 6:00 PM: Audition/Observation Class (age 13+) Dancer Only

    • Audition fee: $25/hr

    • Observation: free

What to wear: ballet attire, hair in bun (females), hair pulled back if necessary (males).

What We Offer

The DCSA Day Training program provides essential training to our most advanced and dedicated students to prepare them for a professional or collegiate dance career. Led by 11-time YAGP Outstanding Teacher award winner Vanessa Bessler, this program is:

  • Ranked Top 5% of prestigious ballet academies in U.S.

  • Prix de Lausanne candidates

  • IBC JACKSON and YAGP FINAL ROUND candidates

  • Regional YAGP Youth Grand Prix 2018 & 2026

  • YAGP Outstanding School Award 2018 & 2026

  • YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award 2016-2026

  • Thousands in scholarships to world-renown year-round and summer intensive programs 

The DCSA Day Training program has the highest rate of acceptance in the region, launching dancers to the top layer of company schools in the world. Our Daytime Ballet Training Program is for dedicated dancers looking to pursue a collegiate path or a career in dance. The program includes two tracks: classical ballet or contemporary dance. 

The full training schedule includes:

  • Daily Technique, Pointe, Repertoire 

  • Pas de Deux

  • Contemporary & Modern

  • Conditioning & Flexibility

Additional benefits: Performance and media opportunities, Summer Intensive and Company audition preparation.

The  DCSA Academic program offers students age 8+ a hybrid-schooling environment to meet their academic goals. The strong curriculum allows them to develop excellent preparation for college, but allows for schedule flexibility so these students can have the best of both worlds - strong academics and time for high profile extra-curricular activities. 

This program benefits any student not well-served in traditional school and is not limited to just dancers. It offers:

  • flexible schooling hours 

  • accredited virtual education programs with acceptances to top colleges and universities

  • accelerated schooling options

  • daily, 1-on-1 support from the Academic Coordinator Lisa Dunne

  • great environment for those with academic challenges due to learning differences 

(Tuition-free public virtual school options available with accommodation support for students with learning differences.)

RSVP to attend an upcoming Open House and learn how your dancer would benefit from the DCSA Day Training & Academic programs. *Ages 8+

Unable to attend? We accept video auditions. Please RSVP and let us know you need a video audition. 

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