1. What are the weekly training hours and sessions like?
Pre-Professional Program
- Weekly Training: 6.5 hours per day, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
- Daily Training: Ballet and Contemporary sessions.
- Weekly Sessions: Improvisation, Composition, Rehearsals, Acting for dancers, Psycho-emotional Coaching, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, Yoga, Somatic Work, 4Pointe and Conditioning.
- Monthly: Week-long Workshops and Masterclasses with International artists.
- Health of Movement Program: Our Movement Science Specialist conduct weekly sessions to improve movement and prevent injuries.
- Artistic Individual Mentoring: Personalized one-on-one coaching helps dancers develop their unique artistic voice while fostering confidence, emotional wel-being, and mental preparation for the challenges ahead.
Discovery Program
- Weekly Training: 4.5 hours per day, from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
- Daily Training: Ballet and Contemporary sessions.
- Weekly Sessions: Horton, Improvisation, Composition, Rehearsals, Coaching, Yoga and Conditioning.
- Artistic Individual Mentoring: Personalized one-on-one mentoring.
2. What are the main differences between the Discovery Program and the Pre-Professional Program?
Discovery Program (8 months)
From October to May, this intensive program helps dancers develop the technical skills needed for a pre-professional career. With personalized mentoring, we focus on both technique and artistic/emotional growth, preparing you for advanced studies.
Pre-Professional Program (3 years)
Running from September to June, this program refines advanced skills and prepares you for a professional dance career. Join for 1, 2, or 3 years based on your audition placement.
3. How does pointe work training function at ADDA (Pre-Professional Program)?
Pointe Work: We accommodate both pointe and non-pointe focused dancers, offering specialized sessions. Dancers dedicated to pointe work have dedicated days focusing on 4Pointe using Lynne Charles’ method. Those not pursuing pointe engage in specialized conditioning classes.
4. What professional outcomes can I expect from the program?
Pre-Professional Program Outcome: Our dancers are prepared for auditions across various styles, spanning neoclassical to contemporary and experimental work. We emphasize individual needs, desires, and help each dancer discover their unique path.
Discovery Program Outcome: Our program helps dancers develop the skills needed to reach that next level, preparing them for success in a pre-professional environment.
5. What certification is provided upon program completion?
Certification Pre-Professional Program: Upon completion, you’ll receive a Diploma of Participation and Concept Assimilation of proficiency from ADDA.
6. How does accommodation support work?
Accommodation: We assist in finding accommodation by connecting students to explore housing options together or guiding them to suitable choices.
7. Can the Pre-Professional program duration be customized based on individual requirements?
Program Customization: ADDA’s Pre-Professional program spans three years, providing a comprehensive and structured curriculum. While the standard duration is three years, participants have options to extend or tailor the program to suit specialized training or personal circumstances. Join for 1, 2, or 3 years based on your audition placement.
8. Is ADDA an open class program?
No
9. How to Apply for Auditions
- Application Process: Complete all mandatory fields in the form, receive a personal invoice identification number, make the payment, and expect confirmation upon receipt.
- Confirmation: Receive an automatic confirmation message upon correct submission.
- Completion: After payment receipt, expect an email within 72 hours indicating acceptance or rejection.
10. Financial Assistance
ADDA does not offer financial aid or scholarship programs for participants.
11. Performance Opportunities
ADDA provides stage performance opportunities to familiarize participants with the experience necessary for company work.
12. Post-Program Support
ADDA is committed to individualized career mentoring for each dancer. There are a minimum of three individualized mentoring sessions throughout the year, and our team is available at any time for conversations to shape your dance journey. We offer a special program for individual mentoring.
13. Language Requirements
The language used in ADDA is English.
14. Visa Assistance
ADDA assists students with any official documents needed during their studies.
15. Mock Auditions
ADDA conducts mock auditions during the program to simulate and prepare participants for actual auditions.