Discovery Program

The Discovery Program is designed as a bridge for talented dancers who aren’t yet ready for the technical demands of a pre-professional setting. Through an intensive 8-month curriculum, we provide focused training to build a strong technical foundation while fostering individual artistic growth through personalized mentoring.

Our program helps dancers develop the skills needed to reach that next level, preparing them for success in a pre-professional environment. We believe in your talent and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, supporting you at every step of your dance journey with ADDA’s method.

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Program Highlights

Duration: October to May

Key Focus Areas: Technical dance training, Physical training, Artistic development, and Personal growth.

Mentorship:  Personalized mentorship to help dancers uncover their abilities and chart clear career pathways.

Program Goals & Outcomes

By the conclusion of the program, dancers will have:

  • A more solid technical base and refined artistic practice.
  • A clear understanding of their strengths and future career paths.
  • Confidence and preparation for further Pre-Professional studies as a dancer, whether continuing at ADDA Pre-Professional Program or pursuing other educational opportunities.

Program Structure

The Discovery Program’s curriculum is designed to build a strong technical foundation while focusing on individual artistic growth through personalized mentoring. This approach allows dancers to explore their physical development alongside their artistic practice, ensuring they enhance their physical, artistic growth while having guidance along their journey to take the next steps toward their goals.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the program components:

Physical Development

  • Ballet
    Classical ballet technique to build strength, balance, and precision, providing the foundation for all dance forms.
  • Contemporary
    Training in modern and contemporary techniques to develop versatility and expression, focusing on fluidity and dynamic movement.
  • Horton Technique
    A rigorous and structured approach to contemporary dance that emphasizes flexibility, strength, and linear movement.
  • Conditioning
    Strength and flexibility exercises designed to improve endurance, core stability, and overall physical conditioning required for professional-level dance.
  • Yoga
    Yoga sessions focused on flexibility, mindfulness, and injury prevention, promoting overall well-being and body awareness.

Artistic Development

  • Improvisation
    Sessions designed to help dancers explore movement, creativity, and self-expression through structured and free-form improvisation.
  • Composition
    Study and practice of dance composition, guiding dancers in creating their own choreographic works with an emphasis on structure and creativity.
  • Rehearsals
    Dedicated rehearsal sessions for learning and refining choreography, preparing dancers for performance opportunities and future studies.

Psycho-Emotional Development

  • Artistic Individual Mentoring
    Personalized one-on-one mentoring and coaching sessions to help dancers discover and develop their unique artistic voices, while also focusing on emotional well-being, confidence, and mental preparation for the challenges ahead.

What makes the ADDA Discovery Program the right choice for you?

At ADDA, we have created a positive and supportive environment—a place where dancers can grow both as artists and individuals. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing space where students feel encouraged, motivated, and cared for, believing that a positive atmosphere is essential for creativity and personal development.

This program builds dancers’ skills and knowledge on a strong foundation, preparing them for advanced dance studies within ADDA’s Pre-Professional Program or at other institutions. With a focus on individualized growth and development, ADDA offers the guidance and training essential to take the next steps toward their goals.

Base
Staff

Ismael Gil

Classical and rehearsal

Josianne Fleming

Horton and rehearsal

Andrea Thompson

Classical and Contemporary

Virginia Gimeno

Contemporary, Improvisation and Composition

Edward Tamayo

Flying Low

Rober Gómez

Acting for Dancers and Creation

Leticia Plans

Classical, Pilates and Gyrokinesis

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