2026 PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
GENERAL INFORMATION
This rigorous program is intended for students, 16 years and up, with an advanced or pre-professional understanding of classical ballet technique.
This immersive training experience, limited to 35 dancers, will focus on Technical Efficiency, Artistic Expression, and Performance.
Our unique training, utilizes sound anatomical principles and cutting edge choreography to propel student growth, ignite creative artistry while unlocking the body's expressive potential, and aims to reflect the movement of our world.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
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Daily NIQUE classes - the official Contemporary Ballet training method of Complexions developed by Complexions co-founders/co-artistic directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson.
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Complexions Contemporary Ballet repertory
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Additional master classes in Contemporary, Hip Hop, Improvisation, Modern, etc.
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Mentoring from Complexions Contemporary Ballet faculty and Artistic Directors
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Creative process that culminates in a live performance sharing the stage with Complexions Contemporary Ballet at The Joyce Theater in New York City in November.
2026 PROGRAM DETAILS
Once accepted, you can choose between attending Los Angeles or New York City.
Participants from both programs will dance at The Joyce Theater in November as one group.
LOS ANGELES
NEW YORK CITY
DATES
JULY 13 - 24, 2026
SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday
10 AM - 5 PM
LOCATION
University of Southern California
Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
849 W 34th St. Los Angeles, CA
HOUSING
Available. USC campus housing with meal plan included.
DATES
AUGUST 3 - 14, 2026
SCHEDULE
Monday - Saturday:
10 AM - 5 PM
LOCATION
The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
HOUSING
TBA
NYC PERFORMANCE DAYS
DATES: NOVEMBER 16-19, 2026
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: TO BE ANNOUNCED
REHEARSAL LOCATION: TO BE ANNOUNCED
PERFORMANCE DATE: Thursday November 19th
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: The Joyce Theater. New York City
HOUSING: Not Available
Dancers 16 years and up. Audition required.
Registration closes once the program reaches capacity.
TUITION
$2,700
Includes the $200 Non-Refundable Registration Fee and 1 ticket to the performance at The Joyce Theater.
Payment plans available.
Invoices will be sent to the email submitted in your registration form.
HOUSING
LOS ANGELES
$TBC
Housing Fee includes Meal plan (3 meals per day* and 24/7 supervision for dancers 16 & 17 years old)
Check in: Sunday July 12th between 12 - 4pm
Check out: Friday July 24th after 6pm. Late check out on Saturday July 25th may be accommodated before 11am with prior request.
*Only 1 meal provided on weekend days
NEW YORK CITY
HOUSING TBD
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participants will be required to maintain health protocols provided by CCBA as a general practice while in class, dressing rooms and on stage. A full description of the protocols will be provided after registration is completed or a month before the start date.
Intensive Updates and Communication will occur via e-mail and website updates! It is important to CLEARLY PRINT an accurate contact e-mail for student or guardian (if under 18). All important information will be emailed to the email addresses provided in the student registration form from info@complexionsacademy.com
An application response will be emailed to you within 15 days of receiving your video submission. Registrations are revised in the order they are received.
If accepted, The Complexions Information Packet containing all of the instructions on how to best prepare for the intensive; what to bring, dress code, procedures, forms and waivers, will be emailed a month prior the beginning of the program, and only after your application is paid in FULL.
Space is limited and will fill quickly!
*Refunds
Registration fee is non-refundable.
In the event of accident or illness, tuition refunds will be considered on a case by case basis.