A week at the CLI Conservatory | Feb 13-20 2023

[@hud8265]

How long is the program and how much was it?

[@joslynnlabak]

Hi!! Sorry I am just seeing this. They program is about 10 months. Unfortunately I don't remember off the top of my head what it was cost wise (plus it slightly varies from year to year) but it also depends if you get any early admission scholarships.

[@aleyayang9995]

How advanced do you need to be? Also do you guys learn all genres of dance?

[@joslynnlabak]

Hiiii! I am so sorry that I am just seeing this! It is definitely an advanced level program due to the workload and difficulty of choreography but it is a training program designated for you to grow so they care more about your passion for growth than ability. Yes we did almost every style in the book!

[@ayolaodelle]

I want to audition but I’ve been holding myself back because I feel like I’m not flexible enough or know how to do tricks. Do you have any advice?

[@joslynnlabak]

Hiiii, sorry for just seeing this! There's no need to be super flexible or need to be able to do a bunch of tricks I promise. I have friends from CLI who couldn't lift their leg above 90 and other friends who only could do a cartwheel. Yes it's a nice skill set to have but the program focuses on your growth as a dancer in the professional industry and not focused too much on tricks/what you would see at competition(there are acro classes though if you would like to take them though). I hope this helps and if you have anymore questions feel free to ask! I am thinking about doing another q&a about anything (CLI, convention, travel, life, etc), so if you have any questions, feel free to comment more here or you can also dm me on instagram @joslynnmlabak :)

[@ayolaodelle]

@@joslynnlabak ok thank you so much, I’m pretty sure I will have more questions later on, but thanks for your insight, I will audition next year for sure. I want to further my career in dance.

[@joslynnlabak]

@@ayolaodelle of course! I always wish that I had a person to answer these questions before I went, so I want to be that person for others! feel free to always reach out