A new path to a
professional dance career
Auditions for the Class of 2028 are now open!
About the Program
The CLI Conservatory is a 10-month in-person training program designed to prepare students to enter the professional world of dance.
  • 10 Months of Dance Training in Every Style from the Industry’s Top Choreographers
  • Preparation for Both Commercial and Concert Dance Careers
  • Personal Photo and Video Assets
  • Private Auditions for Job Opportunities and Talent Agencies
  • 1:1 Coaching to Develop Your Personal Artistry and Career Path
Learn More
About the Program
The CLI Conservatory is a 10-month in-person training program designed to prepare students to enter the professional world of dance.
  • 10 Months of Dance Training in Every Style from the Industry’s Top Choreographers
  • Preparation for Both Commercial and Concert Dance Careers
  • Personal Photo and Video Assets
  • Private Auditions for Job Opportunities and Talent Agencies
  • 1:1 Coaching to Develop Your Personal Artistry and Career Path
Learn More
CLI Conservatory dancers performing on stage
TRAIN WITH OUR INDUSTRY LEADING FACULTY
Our program is uniquely designed to give students direct access to over 100 world-renowned working choreographers. Our dancers receive practical training from and make connections with the choreographers they’ll be auditioning for when they graduate.
Explore Faculty
Teddy Forance
Riley Watts
Dana Wilson
Andye J
Blake McGrath
Robert Green
Billy Griffin
JBlaze
Chris Scott
Kelly Sweeney
Teddy Forance
Riley Watts
Dana Wilson
Andye J
Blake McGrath
Robert Green
Billy Griffin
JBlaze
Chris Scott
Kelly Sweeney
Our Alumni are Booking Their Dream Jobs
From world tours, to Broadway, to cruise ships, to teaching and choreographing–our alumni are booking amazing jobs in every facet of the dance industry.
WHAT OUR DANCERS ARE SAYING
WHERE OUR DANCERS ARE WORKING
DANCE ON CAMERA EXPERIENCE
Every year our dancers work with the industry’s most established choreographers to create extraordinary dance films, gaining real-world experience and building their professional portfolios.
How to Audition
Auditioning for the Conservatory is free. If you are an aspiring professional dancer age 17+, we encourage you to audition.
How to audition
AUDITIONS FAQs
What should I submit for my audition video?
The main goal of the video submission is for our team to see your unique dancing ability so we can assess if you’re a good fit for our program. You should submit a video in any style of dance that you feel best demonstrates your abilities. The video should be a solo, approximately one to three minutes in length (no duos, trios, or groups please). Your video can feature original choreography, a piece choreographed by someone else, or improvisation in any style of your choice. Video reels that you’ve edited together are also acceptable submissions. Please limit your submission to one video and one application.
Who should audition? How old do I have to be to audition?
The CLI Conservatory is a pre-professional program for dancers looking to embark on a professional dance career. Dancers must be 17 years old or older, or a high school graduate to apply.
When do auditions close?
Admissions for the CLI Conservatory are conducted on a rolling basis. We encourage interested dancers to audition as soon as possible, as we cannot guarantee space for those who wait. Various scholarships will be available for exceptional dancers who audition by the November 1 Early Admission Deadline. Regular auditions will close in the Spring of 2027.
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