Summer Intensive

Auditions for our 2025 Summer Intensive are now closed. Please email info@southdakotaballet.com for all inquiries.

Pre-Pro 2025 | June 15-21 Sioux Falls, SD | Britza Performing Art Studio

Dancers ages 19-24 are invited to audition now through May 1st for South Dakota Ballet’s Inaugural Pre-Professional program designed for emerging artists.

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 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 and repertoire
  • 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

Participants selected for the Pre-Professional program will perform on Friday, June 20th in Britza’s state-of-the-art black box theater.

 

Additional add-ons available to 2025 Pre-Professional and Summer Intensive Participants:

1 on 1 Professional Guidance/Career Development Meeting with Madeleine Scott or Blake Krapels | $150/hour initial meeting | $100/hour additional sessions | $65/Half-hour additional sessions.

This service may include:

  • Reviewing your dance reel
  • Setting realistic expectations for employment
  • Identifying weaknesses and creating a plan to overcome
  • Creating an audition tour plan
  • Cover letters
  • Resume development
  • Contract assessment & negotiation
  • Development of other employable skills related to the performing arts

 

  • Audition Reel Editing/Feedback with Madeleine Scott or Blake Krapels | $50 to review and provide feedback. $450 to create your audition reel from scratch.
  • Classical Variation Filming and Rehearsal in the black box theater with Madeleine Scott | $160/hour including studio rental
  • Virtual Private Coaching | $150/hour
    Apply Now!