PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

The Braswell Arts Pre-Professional Program is a year-round training and mentorship program offered by the Braswell Arts Association for dancers ages 13-21 years old, who demonstrate exceptional potential for a career in dance.

With our experienced teachers and mentors coming from professional dance careers with some of the best dance companies in the world, we know what it takes to succeed in the dance world as it is today.

Dancers in all stages of technical development are invited to apply.

The Braswell Arts Center is a proud partner school of the Basel Talents Leistungssportförderung.

This means that together with the Basel-Stadt and Baselland education department, the BAC offers the most talented dancers the possibility to continue their dance training at a professional level while simultaneously completing their formal academic education as part of the Sportklasse.

The Pre-Professional Program is made possible by the Braswell Arts Association.

AUDITION

March 26th, 2023

*Still accepting applicants for private auditions for earlier admission

To apply, please send in CV, photo and letter of intent to admin@braswellarts.org

For a video audition, please send a link to a contemporary solo and a classical solo or class.

For the ballet video, applicants can send a video no longer than 7 minutes in length showing a classical variation or a short ballet class. If you're sending a ballet class, please show a short barre, on one side, consisting of pliés, tendus, adagio (including developpés), grand battements as well as a
pirouette and small jump combination in the center.

For the contemporary video, please show a short contemporary solo, no longer than 2 minutes in length. The e-mail should also include the applicant's motivational letter, the applicant's CV along with the applicant's headshot. Please send all of your audition materials, in one email, to admin@braswellarts.org

SCHEDULE

Braswell Arts is proud to offer daily classes with highly-qualified teachers and musicians from all over Europe. Students in the Pre-Professional Program are required to train a minimum of 10 hours per week and will attend a schedule of classes specifically tailored to them, including classical ballet and contemporary dance. Students are also required to participate in a minimum of two additional styles of dance each year and encouraged to join as many classes as they can according to their own schedule.

The students of the Pre-Professional Program are split into two levels. This structure allows us to better serve the needs and goals of our students, and enhances the overall quality of the program.

The 1st level is designed for students who have some prior training in dance and are ready to take their skills to the next level. This level will focus on technical development and artistic growth, and students will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals to improve their technique and performance abilities.

The 2nd level is geared towards students who have a strong foundation in dance and are ready for more intensive training. This level will focus on advanced technical skills and artistic expression, and students will have the opportunity to work on more challenging repertoire.

MASTER WORKSHOPS

Preparing young dancers for dance companies of today.

In addition to our weekly schedule, the Pre-Professional dancers are invited to our holiday workshops which take place every 3 months. During these workshops, the students will have the opportunity to work with special guest teachers from all over the world.

PERFORMANCE

We are preparing the students for company life.

With the Braswell Arts Pre-Professional program, our goal is to prepare young dancers for performance and company life. We are lucky to have multiple professional opportunities for the students to perform, including an end-of-year concert. Learning efficient and productive ways to collaborate with other dancers and choreographers is a vital part of a successful dancer's career, and is precisely the reason why we offer repertory as a permanent part of the program.

More importantly, our program focuses on repertory styles currently seen on stages all over the world in order to equip our students with the necessary tools and techniques needed for a successful career as a dancer of today.

CAREER PREPARATION

For a career in dance, being informed and curious is as important as working hard.

To supplement the technique training we offer our students, the Braswell Arts Pre-Professional program also offers 1-on-1 mentorship sessions with our staff to personally identify each student's strengths and challenges, nurture aspirations and design individualized recommendations for their career path. We also organize online and in-person lectures with special guest to inspire the students.

Our Mentorship program will encourage students to stay informed and curious, as well as assist them in obtaining the information needed in order to succeed in today's dance world.
We offer advice and consulting in topics such as:

Resume creation and maintenance,

Networking,

Resource Research,

Public Speaking,

Professional attitude and organization,

Contract negotiations,

International Working Permissions, etc.

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

For international students and Basel students looking for a full time training option.

For students that are still school-age, the Braswell Arts Center is proud to partner with the Basel-Stadt public school system as well as Swiss Academy Basel in order to provide both German and English speaking education solutions.

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PROGRAM TUITION

PRE-PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

To be a part of the Pre-Professional Program, you must train a minimum of 10 hours per week, but you are welcome and encouraged to join any other classes on our schedule as often as you like. For Sportklasse Students, daytime classes are also offered twice per week.

1-Year Pre-Professional Membership

CHF 4000/year for Sportklasse students

CHF 3500/year for all other students

To register, or if you have any questions, please send an email to admin@braswellarts.org.