Announcing Ballaro Bridge, the Training & Development Program of Ballaro Dance! Apply to join the inaugural Spring 2026 cohort.

Ballaro Bridge dancers will gain professional experience while engaging with a supportive community. This 15-week Training Program runs from March 1-June 13 including:

• Weekly class & rehearsals with the Company (5-8 hrs./weekly: must be available Wednesdays 10am-2pm and Thursdays 5pm-9pm), 

• Weekly mentoring with Artistic Director, Marisa f. Ballaro (sessions held in-person or on Zoom; flexible schedule based on Ballaro Bridge dancer availability), 

• Matching with a Company dancer for support and guidance throughout the program, 

• Being part of an innovative creative process with collaborators (musicians, filmmakers, photographers, designers...) 

• Attending regular social meet-ups and developing relationships with the Company and its community. 

This Training & Development Program is ideal for: 

• Recent college graduates,

• Dancers relocating to NYC, 

• Dancers looking for: professional experience, a supportive community, mentoring, development of technical skills, engagement in a creative process.

Program tuition is $525 and may be paid in full (due 2/28) or with three equal installments  of $175 (on 2/28, 3/28, 4/28.)

Applications will be accepted through 2/21. You will hear directly from Marisa f. Ballaro regarding your application on or before 2/23; a virtual interview may be requested the week of 2/23 prior to notification of acceptance.

We look forward to hearing from you!