2027 Hip Hop + Contemporary Lab – Coming Soon

Britza Performing Arts Studio | Sioux Falls, SD

The Hip Hop + Contemporary Lab will return in June 2027. This program does not require an audition application. 

Registration for this event will be live by January 15, 2027. This program, designed for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10-22, will focus on hip hop & contemporary dance techniques along with a strong emphasis on creative process & choreographic techniques. Space is LIMITED.

 

Tuition: $250 + tax

Location: BritZa Performing Arts Studio 1500 E 77th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108 

Schedule: Classes will take place daily from 10am-1pm 

Classes: Hip Hop (Locking), Hip Hop (Commercial), Hip Hop (Old School), Contemporary Technique, Improvisation & Composition, Commercial Jazz, Commercial Contemporary, Intro to Breaking (Break dancing)

 

Pre-Professional Residency

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Applications will open around January 15, 2027. 

Auditions will be ongoing until the program reaches capacity. 

*This highly-competitive program will only accept 8-14 artists annually. No exceptions. Applications will be assessed in the order in which they are received. 

 

ABOUT
Train in a company-like atmosphere with South Dakota Ballet Artistic Director, Madeleine Scott & South Dakota Ballet Associate Director, Blake Krapels. The South Dakota Ballet pre-professional program is designed for dancers ages 19-24, who are currently enrolled in college dance programs or who are currently dancing in companies as trainees or apprentices looking to further their professional development including:

  • Training in classical ballet technique
  • Training in contemporary technique and repertoire
  • Participation in creative processes with both Blake Krapels and Madeleine Scott
  • Resume Development
  • Audition Reel Filming & Editing Assistance
  • Professional Guidance & References

PERFORMANCES
Participants selected for the Emerging Artist program will perform 2 shows in June 2027 in BritZa’s state-of-the-art black box theater. All performances will be professionally filmed & photographed to further enhance each dancer’s audition reel & portfolio at no extra charge. 

PARTICIPATION FEES

To Be Determined… South Dakota Ballet is currently working to secure sponsorship for this program to remove participation fees for emerging artists. More information coming soon. 

 

EMPLOYMENT

The best way to get involved with South Dakota Ballet is to participate in this residency. This experience allows the South Dakota Ballet Artistic Staff to get to know you, with the intent to invite emerging artists to join the company as paid dancers on tour the following season.