A new path to
a professional
dance career
A new path to a
professional dance career
Auditions close May 9th
for the Class of 2026. Apply now!
Launch Your
Dance Career
The CLI Conservatory is a groundbreaking new dance program designed to prepare students to enter the professional world of dance. Led by Director Teddy Forance and over 100 industry-leading choreographers, our students will get the training, tools, and opportunities they need to pursue their dreams.
Launch Your
Dance Career
The CLI Conservatory is a groundbreaking new dance program designed to prepare students to enter the professional world of dance. Led by Director Teddy Forance and over 100 industry-leading choreographers, our students will get the training, tools, and opportunities they need to pursue their dreams.
About the Program
- 10 months of dance training in every style from the industry’s top choreographers
- Preparation for both commercial and concert dance careers
- Private auditions for job opportunities and talent agencies
- Personal photo and video shoots to finalize your portfolio for auditions
- 1:1 coaching to develop your personal artistry and career path
- Ongoing training, career support, and auditions exclusively for our alumni after graduation
Train with Our Industry Leading Faculty
Our program is uniquely designed to give students direct access to the most in-demand choreographers in the industry. With a combination of resident and visiting faculty, students are able to make connections with the choreographers they’ll be auditioning for when they graduate.
Teddy Forance
Robert Green
Brian Friedman
Micaela Taylor
Kenichi Kasamatsu
Nina McNeely
Brian Nicholson
Marlee Hightower
Al Blackstone
Sienna Lyons
Our Alumni are Booking Their Dream Jobs
All of our former students have taken their training, education, and connections to start their dream careers.
Lyss Rinehart
Clear Talent Group, Cirque Du Soleil Mad Apple Las Vegas
Emiliano Jimenez Martinez
Choreographer for Danna Paola World Tour
Dabria Aguilar
Clear Talent Group, Moulin Rouge Broadway Cast, Radio City Christmas Spectacular Ensemble Dancer
Dai Boyd
Clear Talent Group, Ariana Grande “Yes, And?” Music Video, Tour with Jolin Cai
Brittany Willard
Bloc LA,
Coachella
Coachella
Jessica Dodds
Disney Cruise Line Main Stage Dancer
Madison Cundiff
Bloc LA, Tour with Olivia Rodrigo
Dakayla Wilson
Clear Talent Group, SYTYCD
Wysdem Caesar
Bloc LA, Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas
Devin Waxman
Bloc LA, Omar Apollo's Music Video, Lexus Commercial
See what last year’s students have to say
See what last year’s students have to say
What the Dance Community Is Saying
“A program with
a massive future.”
“It’s amazing that they’re being thrown into all sorts of different styles so it’s giving them the background that’s going to lead them to whatever road they want to go down.”
“CLI Conservatory provides their dancers with the tools to not only broaden their artistic skill set but also to build the base for a strong and diverse career. We are always on the lookout for our next generation of performers, so we look forward to auditioning and discovering the new talent at the program each year!”
How to Audition
Auditioning for the Conservatory is free. If you are an aspiring professional dancer age 17+, we encourage you to audition.
Round 1
Audition
Video
Send in a solo or combination that you’re proud of, in any style
Round 2
Additional
Materials
Showcase at least one more dance video in another style
Round 3
Final
Interview
Chat with our admissions team to get a better sense of what to expect
Round 1
Audition Video
Send in a solo or combination that you’re proud of, in any style
Round 2
Additional Materials
Showcase at least one more dance video in another style
Round 3
Final Interview
Chat with our admissions team to get a better sense of what to expect
What should I submit for my audition video?
The main goal of the video submission is for our team to see your unique dancing ability so we can assess if you’re a good fit for our program. You should submit a video in any style of dance that you feel best demonstrates your abilities. The video should be a solo, approximately one to three minutes in length (no duos, trios, or groups please). Your video can feature original choreography, a piece choreographed by someone else, or improvisation in any style of your choice. Video reels that you’ve edited together are also acceptable submissions. Please limit your submission to one video and one application.
Who should audition? How old do I have to be to audition?
The CLI Conservatory is a pre-professional program for dancers looking to embark on a professional dance career. Dancers must be 17 years old or older, or a high school graduate to apply.
When do auditions close?
Admissions for the CLI Conservatory are conducted on a rolling basis. We encourage interested dancers to audition as soon as possible as we cannot guarantee space for those who wait. Various scholarships will be available for exceptional dancers who audition by the November 1st Early Registration and March 1st Priority Admission deadlines. Regular auditions will close in the spring of 2025.
Audition FAQs
If you have questions that we haven’t answered here, send us an email at info@clistudios.com – we’re here to help!
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