MBA | Deos
Emerging Artist Program

Train. Perform. Connect. Become.

About the Program

The MBA | Deos Emerging Artist Program is designed to create a purposeful bridge between intensive dance education and the professional dance environment.

The program recognizes that becoming a professional dancer requires more than technical proficiency. Emerging artists must learn how to rehearse, collaborate, perform, adapt to different choreographic voices, conduct themselves professionally, and navigate the transition from student to working artist.

The MBA | Deos Emerging Artist Program will provide students with progressive opportunities to develop these skills with the professional dancers of Deos Contemporary Ballet while remaining grounded in the training environment of Michigan Ballet Academy.

Dancers in the ensemble will have the opportunity to perform with Deos Contemporary Ballet in their upcoming performance of “Giselle", running November 13th - 15th at Union High School Performing Arts Center.

Junior Ensemble

The Junior Ensemble introduces dancers to the expectations of ensemble performance and professional rehearsal culture.

  • MBA Dancer Eligibility

    MBA dancers in:
    ·       Level 2
    ·       Level 3
    ·       Level 4

    May audition for the Junior Ensemble. Students must complete the annual audition process successfully.

    Outside Dancers Eligibility

    Intermediate-level dancers (ages 10 - 14) who are actively enrolled full-time at another dance studio may audition for the Junior Ensemble provided that they:

    ·       Remain enrolled at their home studio
    ·       Attend at least one class per week at Michigan Ballet Academy
    ·       Successfully audition for the program
    ·       Meet all participation requirements

  • The Junior Ensemble will meet during the fall semester, with weekly rehearsals.

  • Dancers in the Junior Ensemble will be responsible for an annual membership fee to cover costume creation, rehearsals, and administration costs.

    ·   $40 for MBA students
    ·   $45 for non-MBA students

    Dancers in the Junior Ensemble will also receive (1) ticket to Deos Performances free of charge.

Senior Ensemble

The Senior Ensemble serves dancers who are approaching a pre-professional stage of development and are ready for increased artistic and professional responsibility.

  • MBA dancers in:

    ·       Level 5
    ·       Level 6
    ·       Level 7

    Are eligible for the Senior Ensemble.

    Levels 5 & 6:

    Level 5 and Level 6 students must successfully audition for the Senior Ensemble.

    Students in Levels 5 and 6 must re-audition annually.

    Level 7:

    Level 7 students receive automatic placement in the Senior Ensemble.

    Level 7 students do not need to audition or re-audition for Senior Ensemble placement while they remain in Level 7 and satisfy program expectations.

    This automatic placement recognizes Level 7 as the culminating level of MBA’s school program and provides a defined transition into the professional-development opportunities associated with the Emerging Artist Program.

    Outside Dancers:

    Advanced level dancers (ages 14 - 18) who are actively enrolled full-time at another dance studio may audition for the Senior Ensemble provided that they:

    ·       Be actively enrolled full-time at another dance studio
    ·       Take a minimum of two MBA classes per week
    ·       Successfully audition for the Senior Ensemble
    ·       Re-audition annually

  • Dancers in the Senior Ensemble will be responsible for an annual membership fee to cover costume creation, rehearsals, masterclasses, and administration costs.

    ·  $65 for MBA students
    ·  $70 for non-MBA students
    · $25 for Level 7 MBA students

    Dancers in the Senior Ensemble will be offered (2) Masterclasses with Deos Instructors and Guest Artists per season. Dancers in the Senior Ensemble will also receive (1) ticket to all Deos Performances free of charge.

 

Audition Information

Auditions will be Saturday, October 10th at the Michigan Ballet Academy studios located at 1595 Galbraith Ave SE, Suite 72.

Senior Ensemble auditions will take place from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Junior Ensemble auditions will take place from 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm.

 
Register for auditions here!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, students from all local schools are encouraged to audition, provided they meet the audition requirements.

  • Yes! You must remain enrolled FULL-TIME at your current studio in order to qualify for the ensemble.

  • Junior Ensemble dancers from outside of MBA must take class at least once a week at Michigan Ballet Academy. Senior Ensemble dancers must take class at least twice a week.

  • Yes, membership does not roll over from year to year and requires annual auditions.

  • Dancers in MBA's Level 7 receive automatic admission into the Senior Ensemble along with company mentorship, invitation to company classes, and acceptance into the Deos Summer Internship Program.

  • The program fees cover rehearsal instructor costs, costume creation, administrative fees, and, in the case of the Senior Ensemble, (2) Masterclasses per year.