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Miami Royal Ballet & Dance
Pre-professional and Company Team dancers training at Miami Royal Ballet, Coral Gables
Intensive Training · Coral Gables, FL · Since 2008

Pre-Professional Ballet Training & the MRB Company Team in Coral Gables.

For the dancer who is ready for more. Intensive classical training, variations and repertoire coaching, competition preparation, real performance opportunities, and the Company Team pathway for the most committed students.

Placement is by evaluation. The first step is a request through the form on this page.

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Tell us about your dancer's training and goals. Faculty will review and be in touch with next steps.

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Intensive
Daily & Multi-Day Training
Competitions
Regional & National Events
Live Stage
Performances Every Season
Company Team
Invitation-Based Elite Program
Is This Right for Your Dancer?

For the Dancer Who Is Ready for a Serious Commitment

Miami Royal Ballet's Pre-Company and Company Team programs are for students who have demonstrated the technical foundation, the discipline, and the commitment to train at a more intensive level than the general program provides.

These are not recreational programs with a competition attached. They are demanding, structured training tracks that require consistent work, real family investment, and a genuine drive to become a better dancer. Not just to participate in a competition.

For the right student, this program represents the highest level of training Miami Royal Ballet offers and the most direct path toward competitive results, stage performance, and the skills of a professional-track dancer.

Pre-Company Track

Building toward company-level training

More intensive training than general classes. Guided toward competition and performance readiness. Entry point toward the Company Team pathway.

Company Team

The full competition & performance program

The most intensive track at Miami Royal Ballet. Invitation by faculty. Full participation in the competition and performance season including regional and national events.

Morning Advanced Classes

Daytime pre-professional training

Pre-Pro / Professional Ballet (Mon & Wed 10:30 AM–12:00 PM) and Variations & Repertoire (Mon & Wed 12:00–1:00 PM) for students with flexible daytime schedules.

What the Program Includes

Training at Every Level of the Art

Intensive Classical Technique

Intensive Classical Technique

More hours, more depth, higher standards. Pre-professional students train more frequently and at greater technical demand than the general program.

Classical Variations & Repertoire

Classical Variations & Repertoire

Individual and group coaching in the classical repertoire: technically, interpretively, and performatively, to competition and audition standard.

Competition Preparation

Competition Preparation

Intensive, specific, results-oriented preparation for regional and national competitions. Students learn to perform under the real pressure of a competitive environment.

Performance Opportunities

Year-end productions, guest performances, and company appearances. Real stages, real audiences.

Artistry & Stage Presence

Technique is the floor. Artistry, musicality, and presence: what separates good from great. That is what this program builds.

Company Team Pathway

The most committed and advanced students may be invited to the Company Team, the highest training track at Miami Royal Ballet.

Miami Royal Ballet Company Team, competition and performance
Results

Achievement That Reflects the Work

Miami Royal Ballet's Company Team has earned recognition at regional and national competitions. These results are the outcome of consistent, serious training and the standards our faculty demand.

Competition success is meaningful as evidence of training quality, not as the sole purpose of the program. The dancers who achieve these results develop artistry, discipline, and resilience that carry far beyond any competition stage.

Placement Is By Evaluation. Start Here.

Request an evaluation and our faculty will review your dancer's information and be in touch with next steps. No commitment required to inquire.

Request an Evaluation(305) 396-8839

Pre-Professional & Company Program FAQs

How can ballet and dance support a child's physical and mental development?
When practiced consistently and attentively, age-appropriate ballet and dance can support physical conditioning, coordination, posture, strength, musicality, body awareness, and healthy movement habits. Focused muscular engagement and careful repetition also give children opportunities to develop concentration, responsibility, discipline, resilience, patience, and follow-through. As training progresses and becomes more demanding, meaningful improvement generally requires focused, consistent work. Progress varies by student and depends on factors such as attendance, readiness, effort, instruction, and wellbeing; no specific outcome is guaranteed.
What if my child is not absolutely loving every class?
Ballet is a discipline and a growth process, so not every class will feel easy or immediately fun. It is normal for dancers to move through challenging periods as coordination, expectations, and confidence develop. Consistent attendance and age-appropriate follow-through can help children build resilience, responsibility, confidence, and the ability to persist, but every child and family is different. Parents ultimately decide which commitments are right for their child while considering the dancer's feelings, wellbeing, and circumstances. MRB faculty give respectful, thoughtful feedback with each student's best interests in mind and welcome conversations with families about concerns, progress, and the most constructive path forward. Our goal is to help each dancer grow without suggesting that one path is right for everyone or that a child's wellbeing should be dismissed.
Where can we park?
There is usually plenty of street parking. Merrick Park offers a 15-minute child drop-off and pick-up window; normal parking rules and fees apply beyond that window.
Do students have opportunities to perform?
Yes. Miami Royal Ballet presents recitals, performances, competitions, community appearances, and special events throughout the year. Opportunities vary by program, age, placement, and readiness, and our faculty will explain the experiences available to each dancer.
What should the dancer wear to a trial class?
Wear tights if available; otherwise, shorts and a comfortable shirt work well. Ballet slippers or ballet shoes are preferred, but socks work if you do not have them yet. The required uniform is sold at the studio after enrollment.
How does enrollment work after a trial class?
After the trial, our faculty confirms the recommended placement and the studio team reviews current availability with your family. When the dancer is ready to enroll for the full season, you can complete registration for the approved class. Placement and space are confirmed directly by the studio.
How does a student join Pre-Company or Company Team?
Participation is based on level, readiness, commitment, available space, and invitation by Miami Royal Ballet. Students typically come to our attention through their ongoing class work or through a dedicated evaluation session. Use the form to request an evaluation.
What is the difference between Pre-Company and Company Team?
Pre-Company is a preparatory track for students developing toward company-level technique and commitment. Company Team students participate in the full competition and performance program. Faculty will advise on the appropriate track based on evaluation.
What is the time commitment?
Pre-company and company programs require a serious commitment of time, energy, and focus from both students and families. Our team will explain schedule expectations in detail before a student begins. This conversation matters, and we want families to understand what they are committing to.
Is there a formal audition?
Placement is based on evaluation rather than a formal audition. Students are assessed through ongoing class work or a dedicated evaluation session. Contact us to begin the process.
What competitions do Company Team students participate in?
Miami Royal Ballet participates in competitions appropriate to our students' levels and readiness. Specific competitions and destinations are communicated through school calendar announcements and team communications.
Can a Pre-Company student also attend regular technique classes?
Yes. Pre-Company and Company Team training supplements regular technique classes. It does not replace them. Technique class is the foundation. Company training is built on top of it.
Are there morning advanced classes?
Yes. The morning program includes Pre-Pro / Professional Ballet (Mon & Wed 10:30 AM–12:00 PM) and Variations & Repertoire (Mon & Wed 12:00–1:00 PM). These are available to qualified students with daytime flexibility.
My dancer trains at another studio. Can they join?
Students from other programs are considered on an individual basis. Please request an evaluation and describe your dancer's current training. Faculty will assess whether placement is appropriate.

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