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The Professional Training Undergraduate Certificate, offered in conjunction with Charlotte Ballet, is a unique partnership that provides students with professional ballet training while earning a college degree. Open by audition, the two-year certificate provides classes with expert teachers at the Charlotte Ballet, where they take advanced levels of ballet technique, pas de deux, and pointe/variations classes. Training in a professional dance environment puts students in contact with internationally acclaimed teachers and gives an exclusive glimpse into the professional world of dance.
Delia Neil
Director of the Charlotte Ballet Professional Training Certificate Program and Associate Professor of Dance
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The two-year Professional Training Certificate Program is open by audition to students in any academic major. You can apply in-person during one of our dates listed below, or submit a video audition. Video auditions should be no longer than 10 minutes in length and must include a live introduction with your name, age, years of study, and current place of study. Center work including adagio, petit allegro, grand allegro, pirouettes (en dehors/ en dedans). Pointe work for women including pirouettes. Men should show tour en l’air and allegro that includes beats and pirouettes.
In conjunction with Charlotte’s professional dance company, Charlotte Ballet, UNC Charlotte offers a Professional Training Certificate in Dance for degree seeking students specializing in ballet performance. Hear from a certificate student!
Melody Shanahan
B.A. in Applied Dance, Bachelor in Criminal Justice, and Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Training with Charlotte Ballet
We welcome the opportunity to get to know prospective students and their families. Schedule a studio tour with the Department of Dance, or plan your visit to campus!
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Check out the official catalog for information on specific degree requirements, course progressions, curriculum and more.