Licence en Ballet

If you dream of a career in ballet—whether as a performer, choreographer, teacher, or administrator—you’ll get the technical, artistic, and academic training you need to succeed as a student here.

You’ll study with experienced ballet teachers—all of whom have worked with major professional companies themselves. You’ll be exposed to the very best in traditional and contemporary ballet styles. And you’ll perform in at least three staged productions each year on the stage of the Musical Arts Center (MAC)—the nation’s largest university performance space.

Plus, when you graduate, you’ll take your place among our large network of talented alumni currently working and performing all over the world.

For nearly a century, we have been known for our excellence in performance, artistry, and collaboration—but most of all, for our belief in the inherent value of a creative life.

We have helped launch the careers of countless performers, scholars, and music educators who have become leaders around the globe.

Our more than 1,500 students come from all 50 states and as many as 55 countries. Each one benefits from the intensity and focus of a world-class conservatory combined with the broad academic offerings of a major university.