The Ballet Alliance

Develops and implements a mentorship program for emerging choreographers, including engaging experienced mentors and showcasing new works at events like the Summer Project.

Offers comprehensive mentorship for young choreographers from field professionals and showcases original works created by emerging choreographers, including through the Summer Project and festival programming.

Supports young choreographers through mentorship and performance opportunities, including showcasing emerging choreography created by participants of the Summer Project. The program was developed through leadership in the Craft of Choreography Conferences and includes mentorship from professionals such as Deborah Hadley.

Engages experienced professionals, such as Deborah Hadley, as mentors and faculty members to support emerging choreographers and advance artistic development.

Provides professional development and mentorship programs for member companies, including in-person evaluations, on-site visits, and guidance on training, choreography, board development, and organizational needs. This includes pairing companies with a dedicated Festival Artistic Director for several months of mentorship.

Provides capacity-building support to member companies through in-person evaluations, professional development seminars, and long-term mentorship. Topics include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Mental Health Awareness; Accessible Dance; Board Building; Organizational Development; and Curriculum & Pedagogy. Companies are paired with a Festival Artistic Director for several months of mentorship, including on-site visits and administrative guidance.

Awards over $100,000 in scholarships annually to dancers, distributed through the organization’s festival.

Awards over $100,000 in scholarships annually to dancers, often through its Festival, to support their training and development.

Awards over $100,000 annually in scholarships to dancers, distributed through the organization’s Festival and related programs.

Hosts an annual four-day festival featuring master classes, seminars, peer performances, and networking opportunities for dancers from member companies. The festival includes performance experiences, visibility with recruiters from ballet schools, dance companies, and university programs, and fosters professional connections in a non-competitive environment.

Hosts a four-day annual festival featuring master classes, seminars, peer performances, and networking opportunities, providing visibility to recruiters from ballet schools, dance companies, and university programs. The festival also fosters professional connections in a non-competitive environment.

Provides elite pre-professional training through member companies, supported by annual evaluations and performance opportunities, to develop dancers' professional potential.

Provides elite pre-professional training to dancers through member companies, using high standards, annual evaluations, and performance opportunities to develop professional potential. Includes virtual seminars twice a week during the Summer Project and comprehensive mentorship for student choreographers from field professionals.

Rebranded from RDA/Pacific in 2019 to emphasize artistic excellence, education, and community engagement, with expanded investment in professional development and mentorship programs.

Hosts an annual four-day festival for member companies and dancers, offering master classes, seminars, performance opportunities, and networking with recruiters from ballet schools, dance companies, and university programs. The festival aims to foster professional connections in a non-competitive environment and develop professional potential.

Pairs member companies with Festival Artistic Directors for several months of mentorship, including on-site visits, master classes, rehearsals, and guidance for artistic and administrative leadership, culminating in directed festival performances.

Facilitates mentorship by having Festival Artistic Directors direct an evening performance, providing a practical learning experience.

Offers seminars and training on various topics relevant to the dance community, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Mental Health Awareness, Accessible Dance, Effective Board Building, Organizational Development, and Curriculum & Pedagogy.

Provides in-person evaluations and professional development seminars on topics including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Mental Health Awareness; Accessible Dance; Board Development; Organizational Development; and Curriculum & Pedagogy to strengthen member company practices.

Offers virtual seminars twice a week as part of its Summer Project, with sessions running for several weeks in the summer.

Offers twice-weekly virtual seminars during the Summer Project, with sessions running in June and July, to support dancer education and engagement.