Boston Dance Theater Trainee Program 2026
Boston Dance Theater seeks artists for 2026 Trainee Program with a January 20 start date!
When: 20th January 2026 – 20th November 2026
Where: Boston, MA, USA
OPEN CALL: Boston Dance Theater Trainee Program
January 20 – November 20, 2026
Train professionally. Create rigorously. Take the next step toward your career in the arts.
ABOUT
The Boston Dance Theater Trainee Program bridges the gap between a dancer’s formative training and professional or collegiate pursuits. BDT’s philosophy and process stretch the self-imposed limits of developing artists – physically and mentally – as performers and co-creators, emboldening them to fearlessly take their place in the 21st-century dance landscape.
PROGRAM
The Trainee Program is a full-time, 11-month educational experience designed for pre-professional dancers ages 17–24 who aspire to join a professional company or take a gap year between high school/college and entering the professional world.
Trainees:
– Train daily with BDT’s main company
-Rehearse, perform, and create alongside Core Members
-Understudy company members in commissioned works
– Perform across New England venues and festivals
– Receive 1:1 mentorship with Co-Artistic Director Jessie Jeanne Stinnett
– Graduate with a polished audition package tailored to their artistic voice
Since its founding in 2018, BDT trainees have performed at:
The Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, Starlight Theater, Salem Arts Festival, Goethe-Institut Boston, Newport Dance Festival, and more.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be 17+ at the time of audition
- High school diploma or equivalent required before program start
More details: https://www.bostondancetheater.com/trainee-program
APPLY
Program Dates: January 20 – November 20, 2026
???? Location: Boston, MA
For application details, contact:
Sean Pfeiffer, Program Administrator — sean@bostondancetheater.com
???? Ready to take your next step? Apply now to join Boston Dance Theater’s 2026 Trainee Cohort.
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Application close date: 19th January 2026, or until the places are taken
Please visit https://www.bostondancetheater.com/trainee-program for more info
