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

• 12:00 PM: Informational Family Meeting (dancer + family)

• 1:00 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 10-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

• 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.