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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING COMPANY

Train With Purpose. Perform With Artistry.

LSCD’s award-winning Performing Company is for gifted, disciplined dancers who want advanced training and focused preparation for college, summer intensives, competition, and professional opportunities.

About the company

The LSCD Pre-Professional Performing Company is directed by Jessica Zamarripa and serves dancers ages 8-18. Company members develop as versatile artists through focused technical training, rehearsal, choreography, performance, and competition.
The program is for gifted dancers who are willing to work consistently, take detailed feedback, support their teammates, and pursue growth beyond what a recreational schedule can provide.

Training & Commitment

Company dancers train in a range of styles that may include:
  • Classical Ballet and Pointe
  • Modern technique
  • Contemporary and lyrical/contemporary
  • Contemporary jazz
  • Hip hop
  • Conditioning, turns, leaps, floorwork, and related electives

Training is led by LSCD’s Artistic Director and faculty, with additional guest choreographers and master teachers from the United States and abroad when scheduled.

The required weekly commitment typically ranges from approximately 5 to 12 hours, depending on the dancer’s age, level, role, and season. Company members may attend three to four conventions and competitions during the season, in addition to rehearsals and local performances.

Families receive the complete season calendar, fee structure, travel expectations, costume information, and attendance policy before accepting placement. 

Where alumni and students have gone

Company alumni and students have been accepted to university dance programs including Ailey/Fordham University, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Point Park University, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of the Arts, Boston Conservatory, Escuela Superior de Música y Danza, and Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlán. Some have received artistic merit scholarships.

Dancers have also been accepted to summer and professional training programs including The Ailey School, Kirov Academy of Ballet, Houston Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Koltun Ballet Boston, Joffrey Ballet, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

Who should audition

  • Dancers ages 8-18 with a strong interest in advanced training
  • Students who can commit to required technique classes and rehearsals
  • Dancers who respond to correction with focus and effort
  • Families prepared for competition, convention, performance, and possible travel commitments
  • Students interested in college dance, summer intensives, professional preparation, or high-level performance

Frequently asked questions

Is prior competition experience required?
Not necessarily. Placement is based on the audition, current technical readiness, work ethic, and program fit.
No. Weekly requirements vary by age, level, role, and director placement.
No. LSCD helps dancers prepare, but each outside program makes its own independent decisions.
Yes. Company is one pathway, not the only way to train at LSCD.

Ready to See What the Next Level Requires?

Be on the lookout for audition information and the season commitment packet.