Houston Ballet Academy

Students of Houston Ballet Academy.

Courses
Houston Ballet Academy is recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a Ballet Vocational School and issues M-1 Visas for International student study.

Description
The Professional Program at Houston Ballet Academy is designed for students interested in a professional ballet career who meet the artistic expectations set forth by the Artistic Directors and show a high level of maturity, initiative, motivation, discipline, and commitment.

Students train in a variety of styles. Primary ballet study will be Vaganova, however, Cecchetti and RAD are emphasized as well. Most classes have a live accompanist.

The Professional Program also includes Houston Ballet II (HBII), the second company of Houston Ballet, America's fourth largest ballet company. HBII dancers continue to develop technical training while developing as artists through a robust performance calendar in both Academy and Company productions.

Main Subjects
Ballet Technique, Pas de Deux, Pointe, Variations and Coaching, Classical and Contemporary Repertory, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz and other complementary techniques.

Contact Hours
42 hours

Teachers
Claudio Munoz, Kelly Myernick, Stanton Welch, Julie Kent, Orlando Molina, Susan Bryant, Cheryne Busch

Auditions Date
December 13, 2026 - School Year Programs - auditions in Houston, TX
January 2027 - Summer Programs - auditions in various US cities
Video Auditions also accepted via https://app.getacceptd.com/houstonballet

Scholarship or Subsidies
Merit Scholarships and/or financial aid available

Graduate Placements
Houston Ballet, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Royal Swedish Ballet and Ballett Zuric.