2024 Mentorship program

January 2025 - July 2025
8The BPD Mentorship Program was developed for our Intermediate – Advanced level dancers looking to make their dance and musical theatre aspirations a reality but unsure of what path to take. This program bridges the gap between being a student to becoming a professional. Far too often dancers feel overwhelmed and often don’t seek out higher learning opportunities due to uncertainty. This program is a small and personalized experience for dancers to train and clarify their paths in the Performing Arts Industry, whether that be teaching, performing or another selected path. Each individual dancer is assigned a mentor that best suits supporting their goals.

Requirements: The BPD Mentorship program is for dancers ages 13 + currently enrolled in a minimum of 2 hours of technique classes per week.

What is Included: Mentees will participate and be given the following experiences and tools.
  • 2-day Mentorship Intensive
  • 1-Weekly class assist experience
  • Mentorship Workbook
  • Assistant Teacher Certification
  • ​Professional drop-in classes with partner studio
  • Professional Headshot and portfolio pictures      
  • Personalized Career Path
  • Regular Feedback and Guidance​
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Fee: $850 + HST
 
2-Day Mentorship Intensive: January 24-25, 2025
  • Ballet/Jazz/Tap and Acro technique classes and syllabus review
  • Assistant Teacher Workshop: How be an effective class assistant
  • Choreography Workshop
  • Vision Board and Goal Setting Workshop
  • Audition Prep Workshop
  • Assistant Teacher Certification program introduction

​Professional Headshots and Portfolio Pictures: Taken by an professional photographer.

Assistant Teacher Certifications:
  • ADAPT: July 10-14, 2025 (live online course/must complete on these dates)
  • Acrobatic Arts: March 30, 2025 (independent completion in 30 days and Mentor Assessment  April 26, 2025.) 
  • Ballet: On request (admission based on experience and exam completion)
 
Class Assisting Experience: Our mentorship program participants will gain valuable teaching and class assisting experience. Each mentee will be assigned 1-hour of weekly junior level classes in ballet, tap, jazz, acro and/or musical theatre. Mentees must complete 20-hours of practical assisting to complete the program.
 
Your Mentor: You will be assigned a mentor that best suits helping you reach your goals and aspirations in dance. You will have access to this mentor throughout the entire program. You will have their personal contact information and that person will be available for regular guidance and feedback.
 
Program Benefits:
  • Learn what it means to be a leader both inside and outside the studio.
  • Enhance your dance training.
  • Make meaningful connections within the dance and/or musical theatre community
  • Gain work and dance experience that can be included on your resume.
  • Develop organizational and time management skills.
  • The opportunity to take initiative and additional responsibility around the studio.
  • Be a role model for hundreds of children in the Belle Pointe Dance family.
 
How to Apply: Complete the online registration found below and a member of the BPD faculty will be in touch to discuss next steps.