A new path to a
professional dance career
Apply by November 1st, 2025 to be eligible for the Early Admission Scholarship
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
  • Personal Photo and Video Assets
  • Private Auditions for Job Opportunities and Talent Agencies
  • 1:1 Coaching to Develop Your Personal Artistry and Career Path
Learn More
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
  • Personal Photo and Video Assets
  • Private Auditions for Job Opportunities and Talent Agencies
  • 1:1 Coaching to Develop Your Personal Artistry and Career Path
Learn More
Launch Your Dance Career
Launch Your
Dance Career
CREATIVE FILMS
Every year our dancers work with the industry’s most established choreographers to create extraordinary dance films, gaining real-world experience and build-ing their professional portfolios.
TRAIN WITH OUR INDUSTRY LEADING FACULTY
Our program is uniquely designed to give students direct access to over 100 world-renowned working choreographers. Our dancers receive practical training from and make connections with the choreographers they’ll be auditioning for when they graduate.
Explore Faculty
Teddy Forance
Teddy Forance
Nina McNeely
Nina McNeely
JBlaze
JBlaze
Al Blackstone
Al Blackstone
Martha Nichols
Martha Nichols
Blake McGrath
Blake McGrath
Dana Wilson
Dana Wilson
Kenichi Kasamatsu
Kenichi Kasamatsu
Micaela Taylor
Micaela Taylor
Brian Nicholson
Brian Nicholson
Teddy Forance
Nina McNeely
JBlaze
Al Blackstone
Martha Nichols
Blake McGrath
Dana Wilson
Kenichi Kasamatsu
Micaela Taylor
Brian Nicholson
Our Alumni are Booking Their Dream Jobs
From world tours, to Broadway, to cruise ships, to teaching and choreographing–our alumni are booking amazing jobs in every facet of the dance industry.
Dai Boyd
Ariana Grande "Yes, And?" Music Video
Dai Boyd
Dabria Aguilar
Moulin Rouge Broadway
Dabria AguilarDabria Aguilar
Emiliano Jimenez
FKA Twigs EUSEXUA 2025 Tour
Emiliano Jimenez
Brittany Willard
Revel
Brittany Willard
Lyss Rinehart
Cirque Du Soleil's "Mad Apple" Las Vegas
Lyss RinehartLyss Rinehart
Maddy Cundiff
Olivia Rodrigo GUTS World Tour
Maddy Cundiff
Wysdem Caesar
Royal Caribbean Entertainment – Star of the Seas
Wysdem CaesarWysdem Caesar
Devin Waxman
Lexus Commercial
Devin Waxman
WHAT OUR DANCERS ARE SAYING
WHERE OUR DANCERS ARE WORKING
“MSA has had the honor of attending CLI's 10-month program since its inception. It has been a pleasure to watch the evolution this this gorgeous program and mammoth training complex. We have met and then signed multiple CLI students to both MSA's LA and NYC rosters. Many of the CLI alums have gone on to book amazing work and grow their profession-al resumes. I admire the intense training in super varied genres as students are exposed to the industry's top choreo-graphers and educators. The insight that can be gained through this program is a gift to the dancers as they navigate transitioning from the studio/convention world of dance into their next era of pursuing this as a career.”
Bre Traver, MSA, Agent
“We love auditioning the dancers at CLI Conservatory— their training and experience are top-notch. These performers come prepared, professional, and ready to work for RWS Global!”
Sean Webb
Director, Performer Casting | Sea | RWS Global
“CLI provides an incredible platform for dancers to train, connect, and grow. As a talent agent, I’ve seen firsthand how their program elevates talent and prepares artists for professional careers. The access to industry-leading choreographers, personalized mentorship, and high-level training makes a real difference in shaping the next generation of professional dancers.”
Meisha Goetz, Clear Talent Group, Agent
“The versatility, professionalism, and heart of CLI dancers is always noticed and highly appreciated. Their campus, training program and welcoming nature makes auditioning there one of the highlights of my year. Their graduates are not only incredible but ready for work.”
Jonno Vetsich
Sr. Casting Specialist, Royal Caribbean Production
“CLI provides an incredible platform for dancers to train, connect, and grow. As a talent agent, I’ve seen firsthand how their program elevates talent and prepares artists for professional careers. The access to industry-leading choreographers, personalized mentorship, and high-level training makes a real difference in shaping the next generation of professional dancers.”
Meisha Goetz,
Clear Talent Group, Agent
“MSA has had the honor of attending CLI's 10-month program since its inception. It has been a pleasure to watch the evolution this this gorgeous program and mammoth training complex. We have met and then signed multiple CLI students to both MSA's LA and NYC rosters. Many of the CLI alums have gone on to book amazing work and grow their profession-al resumes. I admire the intense training in super varied genres as students are exposed to the industry's top choreo-graphers and educators. The insight that can be gained through this program is a gift to the dancers as they navigate transitioning from the studio/convention world of dance into their next era of pursuing this as a career.”
Bre Traver, MSA, Agent
“The versatility, professionalism, and heart of CLI dancers is always noticed and highly appreciated. Their campus, training program and welcoming nature makes auditioning there one of the highlights of my year. Their graduates are not only incredible but ready for work.”
Jonno Vetsich
Sr. Casting Specialist,
Royal Caribbean Production
“We love auditioning the dancers at CLI Conservatory— their training and experience are top-notch. These performers come prepared, professional, and ready to work for RWS Global!”
Sean Webb
Director, Performer Casting
Sea | RWS Global
Revel Auditions
Cirque du Soleil Auditions
HOW TO AUDITION
Auditioning for the Conservatory is free. If you are an aspiring professional dancer age 17+, we encourage you to audition.
AUDITIONS FAQs
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. Regular auditions will close in the Spring of 2026.