DDI’s Intensive Training Program (ITP) is designed for dancers that desire to excel in technical and performance skills beyond what training one day a week can accomplish. Dancers attend class two to five times weekly depending on age and level. There are four companies within the ITP: Ballet, Jazz/Contemporary, Hip-Hop and Tap. All companies perform in two professional galas per year.
Our Jazz/Contemporary, Hip-Hop and Tap companies perform with their class and must audition for their placement. In addition to their two galas, these companies perform in an annual Benefit show. All proceeds from the show and donations raised through fundraisers go directly to help the children at the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford. Experienced Company dancers also have the option to participate in our Soloist Program to further develop their performance skills.
The ballet classes in the ITP are technique only and students may audition to perform with our non-profit ballet company, the Wake Forest Youth Ballet (WFYB). WFYB produces three beautiful performances of the Nutcracker for the Winter Gala. In the Summer Gala, they have performed ballet stories such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, The Wizard of Oz, Pinocchio, as well as other repertoire pieces.
Educational opportunities are offered to the dancers beyond their regular classes, such as master classes and workshops. DDI holds an annual Summer Jazz, Contemporary and Hip-Hop Intensive weekend as well as a 4 day Summer Ballet Intensive in which our dancers have the opportunity to study with world-renowned instructors. Company dancers also have the opportunity to attend dance conventions with the studio to further their dance training.
Commitment to class attendance, rehearsals and performances is required of the dancers for the entire season, as well as training in the summer. We welcome young students with a special passion for and dedication to the art of dance. Students reap many rewards dedicating themselves to this level of training!
Our Intensive Training Program offers the highest caliber dance training in the Raleigh/Wake Forest area. Our goal is to provide a sense of community and belonging while cultivating talent and good citizenship in our students.
The option to train in our Intensive Training Program and not perform is available.
