Vitacca Ballet Youth Ensemble (VBYE)

About

Ages 10–13

Vitacca Ballet Youth Ensemble (VBYE) is a pre-professional, classically-focused performance company designed for advanced youth. Dancers ages 10–13 are selected by audition and train/rehearse in the Vitacca School. The season includes mentorship meetings, seasonal showcases, competitive events, opportunity to train with leading industry professionals, and Vitacca’s annual Dance Soiree in May. Select dancers are invited to attend YAGP and ADC/IBC.

Director: Annika Dalbratt

Program Includes

  • 35 Weeks of Advanced Evening Technique Classes

  • Repertoire Setting + Rehearsal

  • School Performances

  • Invitations to Season Competition Events

  • Soloist Weekly Group Coaching Sessions

  • Two dancer mentorship meetings per season (fall and spring)

  • Private Coaching Options *not included in tuition

Requirements

  • Dancers must be ages 10–13

  • Accepted dancers must train exclusively at Vitacca School for Dance, Houston or Woodlands beginning in the Fall term

  • Weekly Training Requirements – dancers will be required to follow their division's Pre-Pro classes + rehearsal period

  • Dancers must be available for early August choreography workshop (date/time available at time of acceptance)

Tuition

  • 2024–25 Monthly Company Tuition: $600/month
    Includes: weekly rehearsals, ensemble choreography, additional rehearsals as needed, director fees and event coordination; 10 monthly payments per season

  • 2024–25 One Time Wardrobe Fee: $240

  • Registration Fees for Competition, Convention, or Showcase: (varies per event)

The above fees are in addition to monthly training tuition. Please note, all tuition and fees are non-refundable.


TUITION PAYMENT

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To Audition

Dancers wishing to join a Vitacca performance company must audition for review and acceptance. Auditions occur annually between April and August– please see our Auditions page for updates. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@vitaccadance.com.