LaunchPad is a program designed to catapult emerging artists into successful careers in dance and circus arts. This comprehensive program bridges the gap between formal education and professional success by offering a unique blend of skill refinement, performance enhancement and real-world experience.

Who’s It For

• Graduates from
  • College dance programs
  • Performing Arts Conservatories
  • Pre-Professional and Professional Track Circus programs
• Recreational adult performers who want to make the switch to professional

Program Highlights:

1. Skill Refinement: Intensive training with CC&DC Faculty to hone and expand your existing dance and circus skills. Our goal is for you to be comfortable or proficient performing in 2 dance and 2 circus arts disciplines after 1 year.
2. Performance Opportunities: Improve your performance skills and build your resume while performing with Caroline Calouche & Co.
3. Teaching Opportunities: Guided experiences in instructing various abilities and levels.
4. Collaborative Projects: Opportunities to create and perform your own choreography under the mentorship of Caroline Calouche and CC&DC Faculty.
5. Business of the Arts: Workshops on how to set yourself up as a business and operate a successful business through self-promotion, contract negotiation, and financial management for performers.
6. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive training in injury prevention, nutrition, and maintaining peak physical and mental condition. Students will have exposure to the following conditioning techniques: Pilates, Gyrokinesis, Gyrotonics and Yoga.

Annual Schedule and Fees

Subject to shift each year pending the show and tour schedule.

Range depends on the number of private lessons.

You can start your program in any one of these sessions.

Summer Session: June 2 - August 2, 2025

Cost: $2,000 - $2,500