Stage Door Dance Arts offers a comprehensive training program designed to prepare students for a collegiate or professional career in dance, with an emphasis on teaching.

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Students will be educated in the finer points of choreography, technical development, classroom management, positive reinforcement, and studio leadership.  Internships may be offered, on an as-needed basis.

 

Requirements of the internship program are as follows:

• Must be enrolled in at least six hours per week in Level IV Pre-Professional Company.

• Must be at least 12 years of age.

• Must maintain a B average in their academic endeavors.

• Must consistently abide by SDDA Handbook.

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Benefits of the internship program are as follows:

• Opportunities to assist lead teachers in a classroom setting

• Nominal tuition credits

• Discounts on SDDA-sponsored workshops and master classes

• Discounts on SDDA logowear

• Free audition prep for summer intensives or college auditions