08/10/2026
Something new is coming to Next Level this fall. 👀
INTRODUCING THE YOUNG ARTIST PRE-PROFESSIONAL LAB!
The Young Artist Pre-Professional Lab is an intentionally small 10-week cohort of supplemental dance training, coaching and mentorship created for serious teen dancers ages 13–18 who are ready to take greater ownership of their development.
📍 Baltimore, MD
📅 September 14 – November 21, 2026
✨ 10-Week Founding Cohort | Limited to 10 dancers
Designed to complement dancers’ existing studio or school training, the Lab will provide focused technique training in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary and additional styles, along with conditioning, artistry and performance development.
But we’re going beyond technique. 👏🏾
Young artists will also receive Artist Development sessions focused on the tools, knowledge and mentorship needed to prepare for what comes next from collegiate and pre-professional opportunities to navigating the professional dance industry.
And we’re keeping the cohort SMALL on purpose.
With a maximum of 10 dancers, we’re creating an environment where each artist can be seen, challenged and supported through individualized coaching, feedback and mentorship.
This isn’t about simply adding another dance class to your schedule. It’s about becoming more intentional with your training, strengthening your artistry, identifying where you need to grow and gaining the guidance to help you move toward your goals.
The Young Artist Lab will be a submission-based program, with dancers selected for the Founding Cohort through an application + video submission process.
Led by industry professional dancer and instructor, Aubree Nelson 🖤
🔥 INTEREST FORMS ARE NOW OPEN!
Think this could be the next step in your dancer’s training? Complete the Interest Form using the link in our bio to be among the first to receive full program details + the official application when submissions open.
TRAIN. DEVELOP. EXPLORE. PREPARE.
Your next level starts here. Are you ready? ✨