At a Glance
About this studio
Austin’s top pre professional training program, launching dancers internationally
Dance Institute is a premier pre-professional dance training program dedicated to developing technically exceptional, versatile, and confident dancers in an inspiring, supportive environment. Recognized for excellence, the studio combines world-class instruction with individualized mentorship, giving students a strong foundation for professional careers while fostering lifelong passion for the performing arts.
Known for producing nationally and internationally recognized dancers, students consistently earn top honors, scholarships, and acceptance into elite programs worldwide. Training affiliations include the Royal Ballet School, American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet School, Ballet West, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Sarasota Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, USC Kaufman, Colorado Ballet, the Juilliard School, Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT), Staatsballett Hannover, and other distinguished institutions.
Beyond technical excellence, Dance Institute shapes well-rounded artists. Faculty emphasize discipline, resilience, professionalism, artistry, and integrity, cultivating dancers who lead with confidence and humility. Classes challenge students while providing mentorship for long-term growth and success.
Whether preparing students for summer intensives, competitions, collegiate programs, commercial opportunities, or professional careers, Dance Institute is dedicated to helping every dancer reach their highest potential. At its core, institution believes excellence is built through passion, purpose, and perseverance, creating an environment where dreams are nurtured, talent refined, and artists empowered to thrive.
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Our Faculty
Dance Institute’s faculty is comprised of accomplished educators, performers, choreographers, and industry professionals whose experience spans the highest levels of the dance and entertainment world. Faculty members have trained and performed with internationally respected institutions including the Juilliard School, American Ballet Theatre, Nashville Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Texas Ballet Theater. Professional experience extends to commercial entertainment with Disney, DreamWorks, and national award shows, while faculty have also appeared in television productions and worked with artists and projects connected to So You Think You Can Dance.
Bringing a global perspective into every classroom, Dance Institute’s faculty have taught master classes internationally, served as judges for prestigious competitions including the World Ballet Competition, and mentored dancers who have gone on to train with and perform for elite schools and companies around the world. Their collective expertise provides students with exceptional technical training, artistic mentorship, and real-world insight into both the concert dance and commercial industries.
Notable Alumni
Notable Alumni
Dance Institute alumni continue to make an impact throughout the professional dance world, earning acceptance into some of the most prestigious collegiate, conservatory, and professional programs internationally. Graduates have gone on to train and perform with renowned institutions and companies including the Juilliard School, the University of Southern California (USC), the Royal Ballet School, Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT), Staatsballett Hannover, Ballet Flanders, Arts Umbrella, the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, and the Radio City Rockettes. (KCDC)
Notable alumni include Natalie Wong, Luke Qualls, Kele Roberson, Mason Ward, Alyssa Pratt, Austin Meiteen, Braden Ward, and Itamar Kleinerman, whose accomplishments reflect Dance Institute’s commitment to developing artists equipped for success in both the concert and commercial dance industries.
As Dance Institute continues to grow, its alumni network serves as an inspiration to the next generation of dancers, demonstrating that with exceptional training, dedicated mentorship, and unwavering passion, extraordinary careers are possible.