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Join Open Space Too, a rigorous 2-year program that pushes your limits and ignites your creativity.
Franco Nieto, Artistic Director
Charlene Hannibal, Executive Director
Maeve Dougal, Director of Education
TOO
ABOUT
OPEN SPACE TOO
CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO GROW AS AN ARTIST AND HUMAN!
Open Space Too is an intensive training program for dedicated dancers looking to push to their true artistic potential. Utilizing Open Space’s mission where EVERY body is welcome, trainees are immersed in an environment where curiosity is encouraged and play is the way.
DETAILS
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2 Year Training Program
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30 - 35 hours / week (Monday - Friday)
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8 - 10 weeks working alongside Open Space Company Artists
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35 weeks total
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Multiple Performance Opportunities
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Work with Directors, local and international guest choreographers
PROGRAM
DATES
FALL TERM
SEP 8 - DEC 7 // 2025
SPRING TERM
JAN 12 - JUN 7 // 2026
WINTER SPACE CAMP
DEC 29 // 2025 - JAN 2 // 2026
SPACE CAMP PRO
JUL // 2026
PERFORMANCE
OPPORTUNITIES
NOT-Cracker OUTREACH
Community Engagement // NOV
NOT-Cracker
Newmark Theatre // DEC
OPEN SPACE TOO PERFORMANCE
Open Space Creative Container // FEB
YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE
Vancouver Arts School Theater // JUN
AUDITION
In-Person Auditions/Workshops:
SEATTLE, WA
JAN 25, 2026
SUNDAY
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W'Him W'Him Contemporary Dance Center
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Audition // 12:00 - 2:30pm
Check-in​ // 11:30am
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
FEB 8, 2026
SUNDAY
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Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Dance Center
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Audition // 12:00 - 2:30pm
Check-in​ // 11:30am
PORTLAND, OR
MAR 14, 2026
SATURDAY
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Open Space
Creative Container​​
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Audition // 10:00 - 12:30pm
Check-in​ // 9:30am
AUDITION DETAILS
→ 60 Minute Ballet Class
→ 45 Minute Contemporary Class
→ 45 Minute Repertoire (Ages 18+ Only)
Unable to attend a live audition? Email charlene@openspace.dance for alternative application options.
TUITION
SCHOLARSHIPS
$9,225
Per year or 9 monthly installments
Application due May 1, 2026
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Awards based on Merit and Financial Need
Work study opportunities available​​.
INCLUDED IN TUITION:
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Winter Space Camp 2025 (5 day intensive)
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Summer Space Camp Pro 2026 (6 day Intensive)
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Creative Container Open Classes (optional)
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The School at Open Space’s curriculum classes (optional)
Ballet
Contemporary
Contemporary Partnering
Floor work
Improvisation
Open Space Repertory
Pointe + 4Pointe
Posture
Teacher Training
Audition, Resumé, Reel
Workshops
Professional Photo Shoots
CURRICULUM
PORTLAND
TEACHERS // CHOREOGRAPHERS
Franco Nieto
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Annie Borden
REHEARSAL DIRECTOR
LeeWei Chao
BALLET
Claire Olberding
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ
Charlene Hannibal
BALLET
Maeve Dougal
BALLET + 4POINTE
Maranda Jory
BALLET + CONDITIONING
GUEST ARTISTS
SARA
PARKER
CHOREOGRAPHER, PERFORMER AND EDUCATOR
LUKE
INGHAM
MASTER TEACHER & FORMER PRINCIPAL, SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
BRETT
CONWAY
CHOREOGRAPHER & FORMER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, SFDANCEWORKS; FORMER LINES BALLET & NDT DANCER
TEACHER TRAINING
Interested in teaching? Open Space Too also has a teacher track!
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For more information email:
maeve@openspace.dance
