Professional Division
Our Professional Division Program is specifically designed to meet the needs of advanced students placed in levels 5, 6, 7, M1, and M2, preparing them for a professional dance career. The Rock School provides a nurturing class environment with focused attention on proper alignment, technique, and artistry.
The Rock School for Dance has developed a reputation as one of the nation's top pre-professional training programs. The School's primary goal is to produce classically trained and versatile dancers, which The School has done for over 60 years. The Rock School's exceptional faculty, individual attention, unique in-house academic program, supervised residence program, nurturing environment, personal attention, and the success of its alumni, attract dancers from around the globe.
The Audition Process
Dancers auditioning for the 2024-2025 Professional Division program have the opportunity to audition in class prior to the conclusion of the current school year, through a video, or at 3 of our extended June classes (6/5, 6/12, & 6/19). The cost to audition is $50.
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS
All tuition paid to The Rock School is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Tuition prices are subject to change.
Professional Division Levels
Level 5 Ladies
Level 6 Ladies
Level 7 Ladies
Level M2 Men
Level M1 Men
Per Installment ............... $805
Classes held weekdays & Saturdays.
Classes are offered in ballet technique, pointe, jumps and turns, variations, partnering, contemporary, and Pilates.
Approximately 18 hours per week (not including rehearsals or competition preparation).
INSTALLMENT TUITION PAYMENT DUE DATES:
Payments are due in nine installments between time of enrollment and the end of the school year.
1st Installment- due with registration
2nd Installment- due October 1st, 2024
3rd Installment- due November 1st, 2024
4th Installment- due December 1st, 2024
5th Installment- due January 1st, 2025
6th Installment- due February 1st, 2025
7th Installment- due March 1st, 2025
8th Installment- due April 1st, 2025
9th Installment- due May 1st, 2025
A $25 late fee will be applied to all payments received five (5) business days after the listed due date. Listed prices do not include the annual administrative fee.
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
All Rock School students and parents/guardians are required to read and agree to the terms of The School's Student & Parent Handbook. A dancer’s registration is not finalized until The Rock School has received the completed registration packet and medical packet, in addition to the first installment payment and required fees. The registration fee for the 2024-2025 School Year is $425 for all Professional Division dancers.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students wishing to attend The Rock School’s Professional Division program must fill out the International Student Form. To finalize registration, dancers must submit the completed registration packet, medical packet, 1st installment payment, and all required fees.
DRESS CODE
The dress code for the 2024-2025 Professional Division program is currently being finalized. Please check back here for more information soon.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
We are proud to welcome our 2024 Classic Nutcracker to Broad Street at the Miller Theater! Professional Division students are required to perform in The Rock School’s Classic Nutcracker as well as the Spring Showcase at the end of the school year. Dancers also have the opportunity to perform at in-studio YAGP previews.
Residence
The Rock School residence is located in the Marine Club Condominiums directly across the street from The Rock School. The Rock School residence occupies one floor in the Marine Club.
Academics
Rock Academics provides academic flexibility and dual preparation for our students’ artistic careers and futures in higher education. The Rock Academics Director, Robert Hodges provides daily academic supervision.
