Summer Professional Semester
About
Our 5-week Summer Professional Semester training program is designed to give pre-professionals a glimpse of what our 4-month Professional Semester offers. This abridged program provides intermediate/advanced dancers the opportunity to train in the Musical Theater and Commercial Street Styles genres in the heart of New York City. Dancers will choose a concentration for the program's duration (Musical Theater or Commercial Street Styles).
After your first week of orientation (which includes assessments, headshot/resume writing, an Injury Prevention seminar & advisement), you will dive into two weeks of focused training in Musical Theater and Commercial Street Styles. Each week will conclude with a mock audition with a NYC talent agent.
The final two weeks of your program will shift to learning and setting choreography for your in-studio summer showcase in front of your peers and industry professionals. Dancers will also have the opportunity to showcase their own works during this performance.
Session Dates
| Program Start Date | International App Deadline | US App Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 - July 16, 2027 | May 1, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
Program Details
Some elements of this full-time intensive program include:
- Ages 18+
- Musical Theater and Commercial Street Styles focus
- Dancers will learn faculty choreography for the summer showcase
- Welcome orientation, placement class and advisement
- Private curated classes/seminars, rehearsals and mock auditions (Mon-Fri) offered throughout the duration of the program
- Dancers will complement their training with additional drop-in classes from our extensive drop-in schedule. Dancer’s weekly class schedule will include: 4 Concentration classes, 1 Ballet class and 3 Diversity classes.
- Resident Faculty advisor
- Networking opportunities with dance agencies, casting agents, world-renowned choreographers and BDC faculty/guests
- In-studio performance with the opportunity to showcase their own piece
- Full-body dance photo shoot included
- Free studio space rental & faculty mentorship opportunity available
Looking for a longer program? Try our Professional Semester fall or spring sessions
Looking for more flexibility? Try our Independent Training Program
Looking to dive deeper into your craft? Try ARC (Artistry • Research • Creation)
How to Apply
Please complete the Application Form: APPLICATION FORM
Please prepare the following requirements:
- State ID or Passport
- Headshot
- Resume entailing dance training and experience
- Application fee of $50 (non-refundable)
- 30-60 second Intro video, detailing why you would like to join the Summer Professional Semester
- Required Audition Combinations.
- Videos for the combinations can be found here: Combination Videos
- Music tracks for the combinations can be found here: Audition Tracks
- A 30-60 second dance reel or you dancing in your strongest style
Once you have prepared these documents, please commence your application with our ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
If you would like to audition in person for our Summer 2027 semester, we are holding auditions in NYC on October 25, 2026, as detailed on the Professional Semester Audition Tour page.
Please prepare the following requirements:
- State ID or Passport
- Headshot
- Resume entailing dance training and experience
Tuition & Payment
Early bird rate: $3,750; Regular rate: $4,250
Once you are accepted into the program, a deposit of $2,125 (half tuition) is due within 30 days of acceptance to secure your spot. The balance is due upon starting the program.
Upon acceptance, you will be sent a link to pay online or you may mail a check.
A student wishing to withdraw from the program early must notify Broadway Dance Center in writing. There are no refunds once you have begun the program, and no refunds will be given for any absences not made up during your period of study. Any approved withdrawals before the start of the program will incur a $150 administration fee.
Application Refund (to be collected on the application form)
- Application fees are non-refundable
*Tuition discount when paid via bank wire transfer
More Information
The Summer Professional Semester requires 10 years or more of training or Advanced Standard as per BDC’s professional leveling.
Yes!. You do not need an M1 visa to attend this 5-week program.
The Independent Training Program is open to dancers of all levels, to hone in on their training while maintaining a flexible work-life balance. The Professional Semester is a 4-month audition-based for advanced dancers looking to launch their professional careers through a rigorous training structure. The Summer Professional Semester is a 5-week abridged version of our Professional Semester designed to give pre-professionals a glimpse of what our 4-month program offers
TBD
If you have more questions please email Admissions@bwydance.com
