Ballaro Bridge is the Training & Development Program of NYC-based Ballaro Dance. Ballaro Bridge dancers will gain professional experience while engaging with a supportive community. This 15-week Training Program runs from March 1-June 13 including:

+ Weekly class & rehearsals with the Company (5-8 hrs./weekly: must be available Wednesdays 10am-2pm and Thursdays 5pm-9pm), 

+ Weekly mentoring with Artistic Director, Marisa f. Ballaro (sessions held in-person or on Zoom; flexible schedule based on Ballaro Bridge dancer availability), 

+ Matching with a Company dancer for support and guidance throughout the program, 

+ Being part of an innovative creative process with collaborators (musicians, filmmakers, photographers, designers...) 

+ Attending regular social meet-ups and developing relationships with the Company and its community. 

This Training & Development Program is ideal for: 

+ Recent college graduates,

+ Dancers relocating to NYC, 

+ Dancers looking for: professional experience, a supportive community, mentoring, development of technical skills, engagement in a creative process.

APPLY for the inaugural Spring 2026 Cohort of BALLARO BRIDGE!

Program tuition is $525 and may be paid in full (due 2/28) or with three equal installments of $175 (on 2/28, 3/28, 4/28.) Applications will be accepted through 2/21. You will hear directly from Marisa f. Ballaro regarding your application on or before 2/23; a virtual interview may be requested the week of 2/23 prior to notification of acceptance. Full details HERE; additional questions to share@ballarodance.com. 

We look forward to hearing from you!