Atlantic City Ballet Hosts International Dancers for Trainee Program
Atlantic City Ballet begins it 2024 International Trainee and Apprentice Program (ITAP) !
In January 2024, the Atlantic City Ballet will launch its trainee program, attracting dancers from various countries to its 11-week International Trainee and Apprentice Program (ITAP). Designed for dancers aiming for a professional career, ITAP offers crucial experience for the transition from student to professional, in a supportive and intimate setting.
Participants in the program will engage in daily technique classes. Additionally, they will have the chance to join in the company's classes and rehearsals. At the conclusion of the program, trainees will perform in the Corps de Ballet for the Atlantic City Ballet's Spring rendition of "Swan Lake." The program, limited to 20 dancers, requires an audition during the company's open tryouts, attracting hundreds of global applicants eager to secure a place in ITAP. Many graduates of this program have advanced to join the Atlantic City Ballet, while others have found success in professional dance companies across the U.S., Broadway tours, and even as performers with the Radio City Rockettes.
Established in 1982 by renowned international ballerina Phyllis Papa, the Atlantic City Ballet consists of a team of professional dancers from across the globe, celebrated for their technical skill and vibrant stage presence. The company has gained national recognition, performing in various theaters along the East Coast and throughout the United States. Their diverse repertoire includes timeless classics like "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Swan Lake." However, Phyllis Papa is particularly acclaimed for her innovative creations such as "Dracula," "Caught Up In The Swing," and the full-length "Carmen."
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