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Raymonda Rehearsal with Antonio Castilla and the San Francisco Ballet School Trainees

Established in 2004, the San Francisco Ballet School Trainee Program is a one- to two-year pre-professional program comprised of students chosen from the School’s advanced levels as well as from the School Year auditions. This comprehensive program provides the experience necessary to ease the transition from student to professional dancer, while offering personal attention in a close, nurturing environment.

Because of your generosity, SF Ballet School can provide Trainees with full tuition scholarships and housing assistance, in addition to the multitude of other scholarships and financial assistance available to San Francisco Ballet School students.

Associate Artistic Director Antonio Castilla rehearses an excerpt of Artistic Director Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda with SF Ballet School Trainees.