TRAINEE PROGRAM
Caitlin Cucchiara, Director
This program is designed for selected dancers ages 18-25 with distinct ability and individuality.
Experience first-hand a professional environment that challenges you daily in a supportive structure where your artistic voice is encouraged.
DISCOVER | CREATE | EMERGE
DISCOVER: Immerse yourself with the company and connect with the Chicago dance community. Train in an inspiring and inclusive environment while stimulating your artistic growth.
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CREATE: Broaden your exploration with a variety of unique, creative processes that allow investigation into who you are and begin to access a different way of thinking. Learn to be a creator in a collaborative environment that provides skills needed by choreographers and companies around the world.
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EMERGE: Strengthen your foundation and further your skills of self development. Build assurance, confidence and gain resources for a rewarding career that is unique to you.
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2023-24 PROGRAM DATES
August 14 - November 20, 2023
January 15 - May 18, 2024
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Monday - Friday, 9am - 3:30pm aside from performances
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
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Train with the company in weekly classes
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Align with Visceral's repertoire
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Exposure to the company’s guest choreographers
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Originate new works with guest artists
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Execute Visceral's diverse repertoire
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Performances in Visceral's state-of-the-art theatre
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Personalized attention from artistic leaders and company members
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Bridge the space between pre-professional and your professional career
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Participants will be considered for future positions within Visceral Dance Chicago
Previous Guest Artists
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Danielle Agami
Braeden Barnes
Alejandro Cerrudo
Roderick George
Noelle Kayser
Jackie Nowicki
Nick Pupillo
Mike Tyus
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Tuition
$6,895 annually ($985/mo)
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Scholarships are need based in which talent and commitment contribute to the determination of awards. ​
​For additional information contact Caitlin Cucchiara at ccucchiara@visceraldance.com
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Audition
Visceral Trainees are accepted by audition only
Dancers are accepted on a rolling basis
Dancers must be between the ages of 18-24
Minimum of 5 years ballet and contemporary training
WAYS TO AUDITION
VIDEO AUDITION
1) Ballet (maximum 5 min)
2) Contemporary solo (maximum 2 min)
3) Improv (maximum 2 min)
TAKE CLASS
For more information, contact Caitlin Cucchiara ccucchiara@visceraldance.com