LEVEL II
Wonder Youth Master Classes is dedicated to providing young dancers with access to exceptional training, rooted in classical ballet, contemporary dance, and choreography. The program brings together a community of world-class faculty and mentors, offering excellence in skill to promising young dancers and preparing pre-professional and pre-collegiate dancers for the rigor, artistry, and technical demands of both
professional and college-level dance.
An intensive with contemporary, choreography, and ballet, participants of the master classes will broaden the scope and depth of their dance training while investing in their readiness for post-high school
and professional dance opportunities. Participants receiving coaching and mentoring from the program are expected to commit to the required schedule and program courses.
The program includes:
Ballet Technique
Classical Variation
Contemporary Repertoire
Choreography
Available for youth from ages 12 - 20. Level II dancers are required to be able to be on pointe.
Admission Fee: $85
Application fee: $55
Registration is a first come, first served basis.
Dress Code:
Ballet:
Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes.
Boys: White shirt, black tights, black shoes.
Contemporary:
Dancers can wear their ballet attire or choose free-form clothing.
Financial assistance is available.
For financial assistance, please contact us by email to
wonderyouth@wonderyouthfoundation.org
Questions about program tuition and financial aid can be found
here.
LEVEL I
Level I is for dancers ages 8 - 12. Programs are open to students from 3rd grade to 6th in middle school. Students will receive training to assist their technical and artistic skills in classical and modern forms of dance. Level I participants will focus on ballet development and fundamental skills while also exploring the variety of techniques utilized in contemporary repertoire and hip hop.
The program includes:
Ballet Technique
Contemporary Repertoire
Hip Hop
Available for youth from ages 8 - 12. Level I dancers are required to have a minimum of 2 years of ballet experience.
Admission Fee: $85
Application fee: $55
Registration is a first come, first served basis.
Dress Code:
Ballet:
Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes.
Boys: White shirt, black tights, black shoes.
Contemporary:
Dancers can wear their ballet attire or choose free-form clothing.
Financial assistance is available.
For financial assistance, please contact us by email to
wonderyouth@wonderyouthfoundation.org
Questions about program tuition and financial aid can be found
here.
Classes are being held in the USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center in Los Angeles, founded in 2012 by their visionary philanthropist Glorya Kaufman. The 54,000+ square feet of the USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center is located on USC's main campus.
USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center
849 West 34th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089-3521
©Images Courtesy of the USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center
For dancers and families who travel from long distances and need
assistance on traveling information, please reach out to wonderyouth@wonderyouthfoundation.org for more information.
> Wonder Youth thanks NeonSky Media, The Dance Store LA, and the gift of Christopher Flores for their generosity in supporting July Summer Master Classes 2025 for our friends in Los Angeles.
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Wonder Youth Foundation thanks the
USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center for the continuous support.
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