Artistry in motion
Explore amazing opportunities for dedicated dancers while maintaining the mission, values and academic excellence of The John Carroll School's curriculum. Receive top-notch dance instruction in a catholic co-educational setting.
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College Preparatory Dance Program Auditions
Class of 2029 dancers, transfer students and current students not already enrolled in the John Carroll College Preparatory Dance Program. Scholarships based on dance merit will be evaluated for Class of 2029 dancers. Click "get tickets" to register for auditions.
College Preparatory Dance Program
The John Carroll School College Preparatory Dance Program was established to provide conservatory-level dance education in an academic setting structured to support proper dancer development within a realistic schedule.
Opportunities to move for all ages
In addition to the curricular dance offerings, John Carroll offers extracurricular dance for ages five through adult through the on-campus Academy of Performing Arts and Dance.
Ballet Academy
Under the direction of Laura Ward-Moran, Director of the John Carroll College Preparatory Dance Program, the Ballet Academy provides a structured, anatomically safe learning environment for students to obtain, grow and expand upon a proper ballet foundation.