The Pro Experience

Opening doors and giving young dancers real world dance experiences are passions of ours. Dancers are invited to NYC to train, and participate in a project Directed and Choreographed by one of our professional Choreographers.

The Pro Experience 2025

July 7-11, 2025

This immersive 5-day event offers 25+ hours of elite training, culminating in a live performance at the stunning Riverside Theater in New York City. Dancers will train, rehearse, and perform, experiencing the full journey of a professional artist.

Acceptance letters will begin going out on April 15th. Space is limited and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to secure your dancer’s place as soon as possible.

Location
Gibney Dance
53A Chambers St
New York, NY 10007

Cost:

The total cost for the weeklong event is $1,200. To make things easier, full payment is not required upfront. Your dancer’s spot can be secured with a deposit, due by May 1.

Acceptance

To be considered for acceptance, please complete the following questionnaire and submit a video showcasing the required elements.

  • An abbreviated ballet barre: one combo that shows plies, tendus, rond de jambes, developes, and battements
  • A Jazz across the floor
  • A short, two to four 8 counts of hip-hop and/or contemp combo

Auto Acceptance

Dancers who meet the following criteria are granted automatic acceptance and are not required to submit a video.

  • Dancers chosen as Standouts at any Process event during the 2025 season
  • Dancers who received a Director’s Award during an in-house convention in 2024 or 2025
  • Deviate Apprentices and Assistants

Check out footage from previous Pro Experience’s!

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