Classical Dance Conservatory
Pre-Professional Training for Dedicated Dancers (Grades 9-12)
A focused, disciplined program that develops exceptional technique, artistry, and performance - preparing dancers for collegiate dance programs and professional careers.
Students don’t just take classes.
They grow as dancers and as artists.
Dancers train, perform, and refine their artistry—developing the technique, discipline, and mindset required of today’s classical dancer.
Apply for Fall 2026
Applications are now open for priority consideration.
Space is limited.
A WEEK IN THE CONSERVATORY
Ballet
Lyrical
Composition
Modern
Pointe
+ Rehearsals
Students leave this program prepared for collegiate dance programs and auditions, with performance experience and refined technique and artistry.
THIS CONSERVATORY IS FOR DANCERS
Entering grades 9-12
At an intermediate to advanced level
With a passion for classical dance
Interested in collegiate or professional dance
With a strong work ethic and commitment
The Classical Dance Conservatory offers:
Pre-professional training
Courses taught by professional artist faculty
Preparation for college and company auditions
Discipline, confidence, and artistic identity building
Your next step as a dancer starts here.
The Classical Dance Conservatory at OC Music & Dance provides rigorous, pre-professional training rooted in classical ballet. Designed for intermediate to advanced dancers, the program prepares students for collegiate and professional pathways through focused technical development and performance experience.
Students train in ballet and pointe alongside modern and contemporary techniques, including improvisation, composition, and choreography. Emphasis is placed on alignment, strength, flexibility, musicality, and expressive artistry.
With over 15 hours of weekly training, dancers develop consistency, discipline, and a strong technical foundation. Additional conditioning supports physical development and injury prevention.
Through performances, workshops, and master classes, students gain real-world experience and exposure to professional environments—building the skills, confidence, and artistry needed for the next stage of their training.
MEET OUR
CLASSICAL DANCE CREATIVE TEAM
STEVEN B. HYDE
Steven B. Hyde is an accomplished ballet dancer and educator. He earned a BA in Performing Arts, cum laude, from Saint Mary’s College of California. A former director at Orange County School of the Arts, he performed as a Principal Dancer with Royal Winnipeg Ballet and danced with American Ballet Theatre.
