Founded in 1978 as Festival Ballet Providence by former Royal Winnipeg Ballet principal dancers Christine Hennessy and Winthrop Corey, the company has grown into a respected institution with a strong national and international presence.

Under the artistic leadership of Mihailo Djuric (1988–2010) and, more recently, Kathleen Breen Combes,former Boston Ballet principal dancer and current Artistic Executive Director,Ballet RI has continued to evolve artistically while expanding its reach and impact. In 2023, the organization rebranded as Ballet Rhode Island, signaling a renewed mission to reimagine classical ballet as a modern, inclusive art form that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. Ballet RI is proudly based in Providence, Rhode Island, at its studios on Hope Street.

Ballet RI’s Trainee Program offers a supportive, professional environment designed to bridge the gap between student and company dancer. Trainees receive extensive performance opportunities throughout the season, working closely with the professional company and Artistic Staff. Those performing with Ballet RI are seen by more than 22,000 audience members annually and are featured in the company’s marketing and promotional materials.

Beyond stage experience, the Trainee Program encourages artistic growth and professional development, including opportunities to explore arts administration and organizational roles,supporting long-term career pathways both on and off the stage. Additional performance opportunities are available through Ballet RI’s community engagement initiatives and the School of Ballet RI Culmination, which marks the completion of the Trainee Program for the academic year.

The Joffrey Ballet School’s renowned Trainee program offers a well-rounded pre-professional curriculum consisting of two tracks (Ballet and Jazz & Contemporary Dance).

GCDANCEVENTS collaborates with Joffrey Ballet by recruiting talented dancers around the globe and by providing Joffrey’s students the rights guidance in their audition journey.

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Under the esteemed leadership of PBT School Dean, Raymond Rodriguez, the institution offers a diverse curriculum spanning across Children’s, Student, and Pre-Professional Divisions, catering to students at various levels from pre-ballet to pre-professional.

PBT School is dedicated to fostering the expression, discipline, and joy of ballet at every level while cultivating the next generation of professional dancers. The instructors, all certified through level 5 in the American Ballet Theatre curriculum, ensure that students receive the highest caliber of training while instilling a long-term appreciation for the art of ballet and the values it embodies.

Committed to inclusivity and equity, PBT School welcomes students of all levels, interests, and backgrounds, fostering an environment where every individual feels valued and supported. They focus not only on the development of technical proficiency and artistic expression but also on nurturing each dancer as a whole person, instilling confidence, creativity, and well-roundedness.

The Pre-Professional Division stands as a beacon for aspiring dancers seeking a career-track curriculum inspired by the realities of a professional ballet company. Admission to this division is by audition only, ensuring that only the most dedicated and talented individuals are accepted into the program.

The distinctive elements of the program set us apart as one of the nation’s finest schools for dance education and training. The diverse student body hails from across the country, around the world, and right here in Pittsburgh. Under the guidance of a dedicated faculty, students train six days a week in a classically based curriculum supervised by Head of Pre-Professional Division, Marjorie Grundvig, and School Dean, Raymond Rodriguez.

In addition, the Pre-Professional dancers benefit from regular exposure to PBT’s professional Company dancers and artistic leadership, providing invaluable insights and mentorship opportunities.

GCDANCEVENTS proudly represents PBT School wordlwide recruiting talented dancers for both the year-round programs and the summer intensive.

Under the artistic direction of Michael Fichtenbaum, Europa Ballet’s repertoire ranges from classical to neoclassical and contemporary works, showcasing dancers from various nationalities and backgrounds. The company performs both regionally and internationally, collaborating with world-renowned choreographers and fostering cultural exchange.

As a cultural bridge, Europa Ballet plays a vital role in connecting St. Pölten to major artistic hubs across Europe, enriching the city’s cultural scene while expanding its global artistic influence.

Trainee Program

Europa Ballet offers a pre-professional trainee program designed to support recent graduates in their transition to professional careers. This intensive program provides dancers with:

• Essential stage experience
• Professional training in classical, neoclassical, and contemporary styles
• Opportunities to perform in regional and international productions with the main company.

Serving as a bridge between dance education and professional life, this program equips young dancers with the skills, discipline, and experience necessary to build a solid, healthy, and successful career.

In collaboration with GCDANCEVENTS, Europa Ballet actively supports young talents through finding the right placement within the dance industry,offering them invaluable guidance and opportunities on their journey to success.

The academy offers an intensive study program involving all the ballet disciplines necessary for structuring a professional dancer.

The academy has its own boarding house, 7000 mq where all participants live together sharing daily activities.

It is a place designed to nurture the students’ talents and provide the necessary tools needed to encourage their success.

Corella Barcelona partners with GCDANCEVENTS , guiding its graduating students in the audition process, in order to start a professional career.T

The company offers stage experience in Portugal and abroad and the right guidance to find placement in a full-time dance company.

Kayzer ballet commits in all aspects of its work, including choreography, music, lighting, and costuming. The company strives to create performances that are not only based on the technique but also meaningful and impactful, with themes that resonate with its audiences and reflect the issues and concerns of our time.

Its vision also includes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

GCDANCEVENTS represents Kayzer Ballet worldwide by recruiting talents all around the world and assisting its dancers through their future audition process.

The company has dancers from all around the world and offers a superior experience for both the audience and dancers presenting classical, neoclassical, and innovative contemporary choreographies on stage.

The Étoile Ballet Theatre also offers a Trainee Program, that is designed in a very unique way. Dancers are selected by their talent and their potential and they take class, rehearse and perform in every production with the Company.

The daily ballet classes are intensive, designed to polish technique and build strength and are followed by rehearsals. The goal of the Trainee Program is to develop the next generation of artists and ensure that our talented young dancers are ready for the next step in their careers.

Most of the Étoile Ballet Theatre Company Members come from the Trainee Program.

GCDANCEVENTS represents Étoile Ballet Theatre worldwide by recruiting dancers for the main company as apprentice, corps de ballet and soloist and young talented dancers for their trainee program.

ArtGarage is a production center for dance, theater and other contemporary art forms.

Active for about 15 years on the Italian national territory, it’s based in Pozzuoli.

Founded and directed by Emma Cianchi and Veronica Grossi, ArtGarage is internationally renowned in the dance world, organizing numerous professional dance training events with some of the best artists and choreographers. 

One of its most popular events, since 2013, is Human Bodies. This annual professional contemporary dance event features Internships, conferences, and shows and gives local dancers the opportunity to work alongside international realities. The teachers invited to hold workshops include: Susanne Linke, Ivan Wolfe, David Zambrano, Beatrice Libonati, Christopher Huggins, Antonella Bertoni, Simona Bucci, Mauro Astolfi ,Mula Sungani ,DinoVerga – Susan Sentler, Sandra Fuciarelli, Richard Haisma, Bruno, Agati, Bruno Collinet, Lutz Gregor,Nina Dipla, Peter Swensson, Ken Ossola, Tamas Moricz, Sita Osthemaier, Emanuel Gat and many others. 

Their venue is spacious and welcoming and has the possibility of hosting dance trainings and residences. Inside the center there are four dance studios, an exhibition space for art works, a theater room of 90 seats and an Open Space to be set up that can accommodate up to 150 people. Through this partnerships the spaces are available to host GCDancEvents .

Together, the two companies have organized various dance masterclasses around Italy, with renowned Bulgarian ballet Professor Riolina Topalova from the Bulgarian National University of Dance Pedagogy of Plovdiv.

“In addition to be a respectable partner, Emma has been my mentor from the very first steps of my career and her creativity, uniqueness and talent have had a strong impact on my path. Emma has dedicated her life to the development of contemporary arts in dance, theater and cinema and thanks to her different artistic vision during the creative process, I strongly believe that collaborating together will give life to spectacular artistic experiences”.

-Giuseppe Canale, founder of GCDANCEVENTS – 

It is a school in Specialised Artistic Education, with the mission of training future dancers and musicians of excellence.

PALLC° has the Definitive Operating Authorisation No. 54/EPC/Norte/2018 of 28/08/2018, which allows students to take academic subjects at one of our partner schools and thus obtain their high school diploma in dance.

The mission of the school is to train dancers and musicians who are able to respond to all the demands of this environment, with a critical spirit and creative thinking to continue developing the history of Dance and Music. The school offers their students opportunities and support for their unique development.

It is a school with a strong background in Classical Dance that is open to new cultural and performing experiences since we believe in the importance of versatility.

In addition to regular participation at the „Youth America Grand Prix” (Outstanding School Award), PALLC° has regular exchanges and partnerships with international guest teachers, ballet masters and dance universities.

GCDANCEVENTS and Pallco collaborate helping talented dancers achieve their goals of becoming a professional dancer. The agency represents the academy worldwide recruiting dancers for their academic programs, short term study and summer intensive.

Academic qualifications, including promotion to the next grade, the High School Diploma, and the Middle School Certificate, are recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit (MIM).
The educational offer covers all study programs provided by the national school system, in line with MIM guidelines.

Each student is assigned a Personalized Study Plan (PSP), jointly developed by the teaching staff and the dedicated tutor.
Enrollment is possible at any time during the school year.

Thanks to the use of advanced technologies, ITINERA Online School allows students to study in a flexible and effective way, with no attendance obligation, through a platform accessible 24 hours a day from any device.

GCDANCEVENTS collaborates with ITINERA to ensure that dancers can pursue both of their dreams. Through this synergy, we provide comprehensive support for both artistic and academic pathways, helping each student achieve their goals with balance and confidence.

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