PRE-PROFESSIONAL | AGES 13+ | AUDITION-BASED
BEYOND COMPETITION.
BUILT FOR WHAT'S NEXT.
An audition-based Saturday dance company offering an alternative to the traditional competition and convention circuit.
Saturdays | 10 AM–4 PM
Each weekend rotates between repertory, camera, masterclasses, audition training, creative development, mentorship, industry education, and community performance preparation.
Mandatory
Masterclasses
Guest masterclasses with industry professionals.
Professional
Video Shoots
Build high-quality footage throughout the season.
Annual
Headshots
Professional headshots to support auditions and opportunities.
Audition +
Camera Training
Learn to perform for camera and prepare for auditions.
Resume + Reel
Development
Develop professional materials for auditions and opportunities.
Improvisation +
Creative Development
Explore your individuality and artistic voice.
Industry
Education
Professional expectations, career pathways, and next steps.
Mentorship +
Goal Setting
Individual guidance and ongoing support.
Performance
Opportunities
Additional opportunities to perform and grow throughout the season.
Annual Trip to
LA / New York
Experience the industry firsthand in Los Angeles or New York City.
Beyond Competition
DEVELOP THE DANCER,
NOT THE ROUTINE.
Pre-Pro shifts the focus from adjudication to developing adaptable, creative, confident artists prepared for what comes next.
Dance On Camera
TRAIN FOR THE
CAMERA.
Through Studio to Screen, dancers gain real on-camera experience while building professional materials throughout the season.
Beyond Tampa
TRAIN BEYOND
YOUR HOME STUDIO.
An annual Pre-Pro experience in Los Angeles or New York City gives dancers the opportunity to train in a major professional dance community and experience the industry firsthand.
COMPARE YOUR SEASON.
Where does your investment go? Compare your family's competition expenses with the GEM Pre-Pro membership.
Your Competition Expenses
Adjust each category to reflect your family's typical season.
$250 / MONTH
10 monthly payments
- Scheduled weekend intensives
- Guest artists & masterclasses
- Professional video productions
- Camera & audition training
- Mentorship & artistic growth
- Performance opportunities
GEM membership costs $200 more than your entered competition expenses.
This calculator compares estimated competition-related expenses with GEM's Pre-Pro membership. Regular weekday tuition is additional to both examples and is not included in this comparison. Competition expenses vary by family and studio. Other applicable GEM fees, if any, are not included.
IS PRE-PRO RIGHT FOR YOU?
Pre-Pro is designed for dancers who:
- ✓ Want dance to be a significant part of their future
- ✓ Are ready for a serious weekday + weekend training commitment
- ✓ Want to be challenged technically and artistically
- ✓ Want an alternative to traditional competition-team training
- ✓ Are interested in collegiate and professional pathways
- ✓ Want experience on stage and on camera
- ✓ Are curious about the professional dance industry
- ✓ Are ready to take greater ownership of their training
You don't need to have it all figured out.
Pre-Pro isn't about knowing exactly where dance will take you. It's about gaining the training, experiences, and perspective to discover what's possible.
HOW TO JOIN
Pre-Professional Company placement is audition-based.
Apply
Tell us about your current training, experience, and goals.
Audition + Placement
We'll assess technical readiness, artistry, work ethic, and current training.
Build Your Training Schedule
Accepted dancers receive class placement and an Intensive training schedule.
Join The Company
Train throughout the week. Come together for dedicated Pre-Pro weekends and experiences throughout the season.