Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Programs

The Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program at Central Utah Ballet is designed by nationally-renowned instructor and director, Jennie Creer-King. This program is a well-rounded ballet program that introduces students to a professional level of instruction, technique, & comprehensive skills to support professional pursuits, college programs, and more.

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Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Programs

Central Utah Ballet has created a pre-professional ballet trainee program to simulate a college and professional ballet experience. Each student will train in classical ballet, contemporary, modern, flamenco, and character technique. They will also learn ballet repertoire and re-staged classical ballets, experience the creative process of diverse choreographers, and perform in front of a live audience. Dancers will work directly with Jennie Creer-King, as well as nationally and internationally recognized instructors from Utah and across the country.

Dancers must audition for the ballet trainee program and will be placed in the Junior Company or Senior Company based on ability. Dancers selected will have combined classes and performances as well as opportunities specific to their company.

Accelerated Program

Central Utah Ballet Trainee Accelerated Program is designed for aspiring dancers that desire to transition from student to professional. Offering intensive training and coaching in addition to Junior or Senior Company Programs.

Our program will provide ballet technique, pointe, variations, men’s classes and partnering. Four additional hours a week will provide mentorship and guidance from artistic staff. Helping dancers prepare for auditions, competitions, and future professional opportunities.

Schedule: Monday & Wednesdays | 2:00 – 4:00 | Studio B
Tuition: $320.00 a month 
September – December 2026 | January – May 2027

Students must be “invited” to participate and must be enrolled in Junior or Senior Company at Central Utah Ballet classes taught by Jennie Creer-King, Artistic Director of CUB and artistic staff.

For more information contact: [email protected] 

Dancers in Pre-Professional Ballet Program Performing with One Dancer in Tutu being Held Up in Air by 3 Dancers

Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program – Junior Company

(Placement class required)

Class Day Time Instructor Studio
Ballet Technique* Monday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM TBD Studio B
Pointe/Men’s* Monday 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM TBD Studio B
Ballet Technique Tuesday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM TBD Studio B
Contemporary* Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM TBD Studio A
Ballet Technique* Wednesday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM TBD Studio B
Ballet Technique Thursday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM TBD Studio B
Ballet Technique* Saturday 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM TBD Studio B
Rehearsal Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM TBD Studio A

Junior Company

(Placement class required)

Monday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique* – TBD

Monday 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Studio B
Pointe / Men’s* – TBD

Tuesday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – TBD

Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Studio A
Contemporary* – TBD

Wednesday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique* – TBD

Thursday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – TBD

Saturday 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Studio B
Ballet Technique* – TBD

Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM Studio A
Rehearsal – TBD

*Combined with Ballet 6

Additional Information:

  • 11.5 hours a week
  • Additional rehearsals for Nutcracker & Spring Concert may be required
  • Contact us to schedule a placement class

Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program – Senior Company

Class Day Time Instructor Studio
Ballet Technique Monday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Jessica Harston Thompson Studio B
Rehearsal Monday 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Jessica / Jennie Studio B
Ballet Technique Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Jennie Creer-King Studio B
Contemporary Tuesday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Ursula Perry Studio B
Ballet Technique Wednesday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Jessica Harston Thompson Studio B
Rehearsal Wednesday 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Jessica / Jennie Studio B
Ballet Technique Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Jennie Creer-King Studio B
Pointe / Variations Thursday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Jennie Creer-King Studio B
Ballet Technique Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Sara Mills Studio B
Rehearsal Saturday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM CUB Staff Studio B

Senior Company

Monday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jessica Thompson

Monday 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Studio B
Rehearsal – Jessica / Jennie

Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM  Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie Creer-King

Tuesday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Studio B
Contemporary – Ursula Perry

Wednesday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jessica Thompson

Wednesday 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Studio B
Rehearsal – Jessica/Jennie

Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie Creer-King

Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Studio B
Pointe / Variations – Jennie Creer-King

Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Sara Mills

Saturday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Studio B
Rehearsal – CUB Staff

Additional Information:

  • 15 hours a week
  • Additional rehearsals for Nutcracker & Spring Concert may be required
  • Contact us to schedule a placement class

Accelerated Program

Class Day Time Instructor Studio
Ballet Technique Monday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Jennie / CUB Studio B
Ballet Technique Wednesday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Jennie / CUB Studio B

Accelerated Program

Monday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie / CUB

Wednesday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie / CUB

*Designed for dancers that want rigorous hours and want to be couched for competitions and auditions

Junior & Senior Company Dress Code

Leotard: Ava Tank Leotard
Color: Burgundy

Students must wear their class leotard, pink fully-footed ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, minimal jewelry, and warm-ups allowed as needed.

Hair must be in a classical ballet bun or french braids secured to the head for short hair.

NEW THIS YEAR: To ensure a proper fit, please visit the studio during our summer hours (Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM) to be sized for your leotard. Once sizing is complete, we will place the order for you. A fee of $80.00 for the leotard and skirt will be billed to your account two weeks before the first day of classes. Uniforms will be available for pickup later this summer, before the first day of classes.

Additional or Replacement Uniforms
All leotards will now be ordered through DanceWorks. If you would like to purchase a second uniform or need a replacement in the future, you can visit or contact them directly:

DanceWorks
21 S Center St
American Fork, UT 84003
www.danceworksutah.com
(801) 215-9313

Men

  • Black slim fitting crew neck t-shirt
  • Black footed tights
  • Students need to wear a slim black fitting dance t-shirt (non-cotton and no logos), black footed tights, and black technique shoes.
  • Hair must be well kept, out of the eyes, and please wear a dance belt. Warm-ups allowed as needed.

Men’s Tights: Mens Footed Tights

Men’s Shirts: Men’s Fitted T-Shirt

Fees & Tuition

Click the button below to view our fees and tuition page. For questions or more information, contact Central Utah Ballet.

More About Central Utah Ballet’s Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program

Central Utah Ballet’s Pre-Professional Ballet Program was designed by renowned instructor and director, Jennie Creer-King. The program is based on years of experience, training, and career programs from some of the most successful dancers in the industry. Dancers will master classical ballet technique while becoming proficient in a variety of supplemental dance techniques that will strengthen their skills and resumes.

Dancers will be able to meet and work with many well-known instructors, career ballerinas, and other successful ballet professionals. These professionals give a unique view and inside look to preparing for a professional ballet career or seeking college scholarships and other opportunities.

In addition to ballet technique and instruction, pre-professional ballet trainee students will participate in workshops to build life skills that will supplement their career success. This includes topics such as resume-building, nutrition, audition tips, and more.