The training program that adds a high level, real-world preparation for dance artists no matter where you're located. These LIVE virtual classes are designed specifically to transform your body into an instrument as you go through your daily schedule, preparing you for performances, college auditions, and a career in the arts.

Classes are optional but the more you attend, the more we can customize for you! Classes are held LIVE and RECORDED for your convenience.

Prep Training Sessions are weekly virtual training sessions with our Directors. These intense 1.5 hr workouts allow us to deliver you customized feedback. (3x per mo.)

Expert Training Sessions are weekly virtual training and coaching sessions with experts of Graham and Horton Modern techniques. Consider these classes your expert tutors for the parts of dance that can make a big difference to your longterm journey. (3x per mo.)

Master Classes in Training Club are virtual and hosted by Principal Dancers with a genius to share. We like to look at these as immersive TED Talks for student-dance artists. (2x per semester)

In-Person Training Sessions are 3-4 day weekends held twice a month at The Shed, the TDA Prep training facility located 30 min outside of Chicago, IL. In-Person Training Sessions are an exclusive add-on available to Training Club members only. The weekends are designed for easy travel in and out, welcoming dancers from around the country into a community of dedicated student dance-artists. Our Directors design and teach these sessions to transform how dancers view themselves as artists with Ballet, Graham, and Horton techniques. These intense days focus on athleticism, artistry, and forming strong habits ensuring high-level customization by welcoming only 10 dancers per weekend. 

One In-Person Training Weekend Pass: $500

*Unlimited In-Person Semester Pass: $2,500 

*Dancer can attend every In-Person Training Session throughout the semester and is guaranteed a spot every weekend.  

These private conferences between families and TDA Prep Directors bring a confidence and clear direction to a dancer's journey. We'll help you establish goals and a clear path forward based on what you have access to at home. After our initial deep dive, we'll check-in throughout the semester to help keep things on track.

Private Lessons with our Directors are available both In-Person and Virtually for members of Training Club. Trainees receive two private lessons monthly while all others have the ability to schedule single or multiple sessions on our online scheduler. Our Private Lessons are intense one or two hour sessions and will be a clear game-changer towards athletic and artistic goals.

Single Private Lesson (1 hr): $200

*Two Private Lessons (2 hrs): $350

*Can be scheduled as two 1-hour privates or one 2-hour private.

Dance Parents get the ultimate support in the Dance Parent Club. Dance Parent Workshops exclusive to the Club provide parents live coaching with customized support while our College Coaching and Guidance programs give the unprecedented support that makes the Dance Parent Club the ultimate resource for anyone raising a dancer.