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TRAINEE PROGRAM

Cait Cucchiara, Director

This program is designed for selected dancers 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. 

CREATEBroaden 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. 

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. 

 

 

 

2023-24 Program Dates

 

Session I : August 14 - November 20, 2023

 

Session II : January 15 May 18, 2024

Commitment : Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm aside from performances
 

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YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Train with the company in weekly classes

Align with Visceral's repertoire

Exposure to the company’s guest choreographers

Originate new works with guest artists

Execute Visceral's diverse repertoire

Performances in Visceral's state-of-the-art theatre

Personalized attention from artistic leaders and company members 

Bridge the space between pre-professional and your professional career

Participants will be considered for future positions within Visceral Dance Chicago

Season 2022-23 Choreographers

Noelle Kayser

Braeden Barnes

Nick Pupillo

Jackie Nowicki

Previous Guest Artists

Braeden Barnes

Alejandro Cerrudo

Mike Tyus 

 

Tuition 

$985/month

Scholarships are need based in which talent and commitment contribute to the determination of awards. 

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 

IN-PERSON AUDITION

March 12 | 10am

Registration Deadline: March 11 at 11:59pm

VIDEO AUDITION

1) Ballet (maximum 5 min)

2) Contemporary solo (maximum 2 min)

3) Improv (maximum 2 min)

TAKE CLASS

For more information, contact Cait Cucchiara ccucchiara@visceraldance.com

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