Trainee Program



Trainees
OBT School’s Trainee Program is under the guidance of the OBT2 Program Director, and OBT’s Artistic and School Directors. The tuition-based program aims to nurture and develop the technical skills and artistry of young dancers. This program will prepare them for a professional dance career by bridging the gap between students and OBT2.

Trainees may be considered for performances with OBT’s professional company during the season, but performing with the company is not guaranteed. Trainees will perform alongside OBT2 in the spring OBT2 Tour and the school’s annual performance.


Tuition
2023-2024: $7,739 (AUGUST 28, 2023 – JUNE 8, 2024 – 35 Weeks)
*Limited need and merit-based scholarships available.


Sample Trainee Schedule:

MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY
9:30-11:00am
TECHNIQUE CLASS
OBT2 & TRAINEES
9:30-11:00am
TECHNIQUE CLASS
OBT2 & TRAINEES
9:30-11:00am
TECHNIQUE CLASS
TRAINEES
9:30-11:00am
TECHNIQUE CLASS
TRAINEES
9:30-11:00am
TECHNIQUE CLASS
TRAINEES
11:15-12:15P
POINTE
11:15-12:15P
JUMPS & TURNS
11:15-12:15P
POINTE
11:15-12:15P
JUMPS & TURNS
11:15-12:15P
POINTE
12:15-2:00P
REHEARSALS
12:15-1:15P
CONTEMPORARY
12:15-2:00P
REHEARSALS
12:15-1:15P
YOGA
2:00-3:00pm
LUNCH
1:15-2:00P
AUDITION PREP
1:15-2:00P
AUDITION PREP
3:00-5:30pm
COMPANY REHEARSALS
2:00-3:00pm
LUNCH
2:00-3:00pm
LUNCH
2:00-3:00pm
LUNCH
2:00-3:00pm
LUNCH
2:00-3:00pm
LUNCH
3:00-5:30pm
COMPANY REHEARSALS
3:00-5:30pm
COMPANY REHEARSALS
3:00-5:30pm
COMPANY REHEARSALS
3:00-5:30pm
COMPANY REHEARSALS
3:00-5:30pm
COMPANY REHEARSALS
*Trainee dancers have a varied schedule depending on time of year and the company’s rehearsal schedule. Additional classes are offered for free in the evening.


Current Trainee Dancers

Ashlee Benjamin

Gordon Camplejohn

Emily Cole

Gia DiLisio

Hope Farrar

Samantha Fiello

Jasmine Gilbert

Zoe Hunter

Madelyn Kleven

Adrienne Klimchak

Elliana Kluherz

Mia Lachman

Natascha Leddy

Frances Mandeville

Michaela Moskow

Bethany Roup

Benjamin Strassman

Photos by Brian Simcoe