The Convergence Trainee Program provides aspiring young adult dancers affordable, high quality training, along with performance opportunities, in order to facilitate a smooth transition between dance education, and a professional career in dance.
Continued dance education from the highest quality faculty, all with professional performance experience.
Dancers train alongside the professional dancers of The Big Muddy Dance Company.
Convergence trainees have dedicated rehearsals to prepare original and company repertoire as well as supplementary classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Feldenkrais, Yoga, and other movement and artistic disciplines.
Affordable class prices for the young adult dancer.
Trainees may have the opportunity to rehearse with The Big Muddy Dance Company. This may include opportunities to perform with the company. (subject to Artistic Director approval)
Dancers will have the opportunity to perform at venues and festivals throughout St. Louis.
A photoshoot will be provided to help build the dancers' portfolio and resumé for auditions.
Weekly Class & Rehearsal Schedule:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ballet Technique 9:30-11:00
Ballet Technique 9:30-11:00
Ballet Technique** 9:30-11:00
Ballet Technique 9:30-11:00
Ballet Technique** 9:30-11:00
Contemporary** 9:30-11:00
Jazz** 9:30-11:00
Company Rehearsal* 11:30-2:30
Company Rehearsal* 11:30-2:30
Company Rehearsal* 11:30-2:30
Company Rehearsal* 11:30-2:30
Company Rehearsal* 11:30-2:30
Convergence Rehearsal/Class 11:30-1:30
Convergence Rehearsal/Class 11:30-1:30
Convergence Rehearsal/Class 11:30-1:30
Convergence Rehearsal/Class 11:30-1:30
*Trainee attendance in company rehearsals is by invitation, and subject to approval by the Artistic Director and/or guest choreographer.
**On Wednesday & Friday mornings ConvergenceTrainees will have the option to take either Ballet Technique or Contemporary/Jazz.
