DMNYC Pre-Professional Training Program
Take your dance career to the next level!
The DM Pre-Professional Training Program is designed for dedicated dancers ages 17+ who want consistent training, mentorship, and deeper connection within the Dance Matters community.
This monthly program provides structure for dancers who are ready to take their training to the next level while continuing to grow in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Participants will train weekly at our state of the art Dance Matters studio and receive additional mentorship, small group training, and studio access to support their artistic development.
Our goal is to create a space where committed dancers can refine their technique, expand their artistry, and build consistency in their training while connecting with other artists.
Participants in the DM Pre-Professional Training Program receive:
• Access to the Dance Matters open class schedule
• 1 closed training class every Sunday with guest teachers or faculty
• 20-minute Monthly Artistic Development Check in to review your individual goals and progress
• 25% Discount in our any of our Masterclasses
• Discounted studio space access for rehearsal or personal practice
• A small training group environment focused on growth and accountability
Program Structure
- Dancers who are accepted into the program will be able to create a weekly schedule that supports their current goals with the following structure:
- A minimum of 4 open classes per week (2 fitness & 2 dance)
- Weekly Sunday Pre Professional Closed class 4pm – 6pm
- Monthly Career building Sessions (Resume building, Reel Creation, Mock Auditions and more)
- Priority to our Master Class Series
WEEKLY SCHEDULE CLASSES AVAILABLE to our Pre Professional Program Dancers
- Fitness – (Must pick 2, but can take them all)
- Dance Cardio Friday 9:30am – 10:20am
- Jazz-ilates Thursday 7:45pm – 8:45pm
- Pilates Mat Wednesday 9am – 10am or Saturday 4:20pm – 5:20pm
- Fitness – (Must pick 2, but can take them all)
- Open Dance Classes (Must pick 2, but can take them all)
- Contemporary Tuesday 7:15pm
- HipHop
- Beginner Weds 7:45pm – 8:45pm , Sunday 2:30pm – 3:30pm
- Absolute Beginner Thursday 7:30pm – 8:30pm
- Ballet
- Advanced Beginner Weds 7:30pm – 8:30pm
- Beginner Monday 8pm – 9pm
- Absolute Beginner Sat 2:15pm – 3:15pm
- Tap
- Absolute Beginner/ Beginner Friday 12:45pm – 1:45pm
- Open Dance Classes (Must pick 2, but can take them all)
- Master Classes will be announced a week prior and you’ll be able to sign up
Application for the Pre Professional Adult Program
How to to enter our program. Below you will find three options to register and start training with us. You can choose the option that best suits you.
- Submit a 1 minute dance video of yourself in your genre of choice
- Attend a free audition class at our studio. We can’t wait to meet you!
- Submit a recommendation letter from a Dance Teacher or Mentor who can vouch for your dance level of training and commitment.