New to Bloom! We are excited to offer classes for dancers aged 18-25 who are seeking continued dance training to further their education as a performer or instructor in dance. Solaris was designed to support our current Bloom instructors who are seeking to build a career at Bloom. For these dancers, Solaris serves as a stepping stone toward roles with higher pay, salaried positions, or administrative/leadership opportunities.

Who is Solaris for?

  • Recent high school graduates

  • College students

  • Dance instructors

  • Intermediate/Advanced dancers

Solaris comes from the Latin word meaning “of the sun,” related to the energy, light, and influence the sun provides. At Bloom Dance Studio, every level of student is referred to as a flower, growing throughout their training. Our pre-professional dance house, Solaris, serves as the sun—bringing warmth, guidance, and inspiration to the younger generations through performance and instructing. Our pre-professional dance house is designed to equip dancers with the tools to become marketable professionals while furthering their technical abilities and expanding their experience.

Solaris Training Options

Solaris Dance House offers two separate training opportunities:

  1. A training track starting in September and ending in June offering classes in all four of Solaris’ main components with personalized feedback, dance education, and a summer concert called our Full House Training Track.

  2. 6-week summer classes offering pre-professional technique in multiple styles. Classes can be taken independently. Dancers wishing to train over the summer are also encouraged to take Bloom’s Summer Intensive which takes place the final week of summer classes.

four main components of Solaris

Technique

We believe that strong technical training is essential for any dancer pursuing a career in dance—whether as a performer or an instructor. A deep understanding of technique not only enhances performance ability but also improves a dancer’s proficiency in demonstrating movement when teaching younger students.

Composition

The ability to create movement is essential, whether dancers are asked to contribute choreography as part of a company or to develop their own work for students. Our pre-professional training track provides dancers with hands-on experience in choreographic creation. Participants in the full-length training track will have opportunities to set pieces on their peers, developing their artistic voices and choreographic skills. These original works will be featured in the summer concert.

Choreography

Learning and executing choreography is a crucial skill for any dancer. Choreography expands artistic knowledge by allowing dancers to experience the creative process firsthand. The ability to learn and perform set choreography is essential for both professional performers and educators. Dancers will develop key skills such as musicality, spatial awareness, formation concepts, and teamwork. Solaris’ full-length training track will culminate in a summer concert, showcasing the pieces learned throughout the year.

Methodology

A well-rounded dancer is also a knowledgeable teacher. Our pre-professional training track breaks down essential elements of dance instruction, helping dancers refine their ability to teach and communicate movement effectively. Strong performers benefit from understanding how steps are broken down, while successful instructors empower students through clear technique, hard work, and encouragement. Every dancer will teach at some point in their career, so we ensure that our full-length pre-professional participants gain experience in: Lesson planning, breaking down foundational dance steps, sports ethics & performance coaching.

Solaris Dates, Costs & Registration Process

  • The Full House training track is geared towards young dance professionals (18-25 years old) seeking continued dance training to support or build their resume as a performer or instructor. Also, for current long-term Bloom instructors to work towards building a career at Bloom.

    This program offers a mature environment focused on equipping dancers with the tools to become marketable professionals in dance.

    Season Dates:

    • Fall Session: September 2nd, 2025 – November 20th, 2025. (3 months/12 weeks)

    • Winter Break: December - February.

    • Spring Session: March 2nd, 2026 – May 21st, 2026. (3 months/12 weeks)

    • One-week Spring Break in alignment with Bloom Dance Studio’s Calendar.

    • Concert Prep Week: June 8th, 2026 - June 12th, 2026.

    • Summer Concert: Saturday, June 13th, 2026.

    Costs:

    • Half Track:

      • $1,650

      • Six monthly installments of $275 (Sept, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May)

      • 6 hours of classes weekly. Total of 144 hours of continued dance education.

    How to Apply:

    Once applications open, there will be a form to fill out attached below. The application will include:

    1. A letter of intent

    2. A resume

    3. Link to Ballet Phrase.

    4. Link to Modern Phrase.

    5. Link to Improv Phrase.

    Dancers who train or teach at Bloom Dance Studio currently will be waived from submitting any of the video links and resume.

  • These classes are geared towards 18 - 25 year old dancers continuing in dance collegiately, professionally, or educationally that desire advanced training over the summer. These classes are in alignment with Bloom’s 6-week Summer Session focusing on only one of Solaris’ main components, Technique.

    We recommend these classes for recent advanced high school graduates, current college students, and dance teachers. Dancers must have prior training in the technique style and be pre-approved to enroll. These classes are designed for advanced-level dancers and offer a mature environment focused on growth.

    Summer Session Dates:

    • Dates: June 9th - July 25th, 2025

    • Days/Times offered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday between 6:00 - 9:00 pm

    • Styles Offered: Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Improvisation, & Partnering.

    Cost:

    • 45 minute class $129 total

    • 60 minute class: $139 total

    • 75 minute class: $149 total

    • 90 minute class: $169 total

    • Summer Class Pass/ $499 for the summer

    How to Register:

    Please email support@danceatbloom.com about your interest in taking pre-professional technique over the summer. Once approved, use the link below to register for your desired classes over the summer.

  • Alongside summer technique classes, Bloom is offering a one-week dance intensive that we recommend for dancers aged 18-20 in our pre-professional age group.

    Dates: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25, 2025

    Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily

    Dancers will take technique classes in multiple styles in the morning. They will learn two pieces of choreography in the afternoon to perform at the end of the week for family and friends.

    Visit Bloom’s Intensive page for more details.

Full House Training Track

  • A letter of intent is due by August 1st, 2025 in order to participate in the 2025-2026 season.

  • In Solaris’ inaugural year (2025-2026) we only be offering the Half-Track (2 days/6 hours weekly)

  • View the schedule below for a preview of a weekly schedule.

Summer with Solaris

  • Please email support@danceatbloom.com to be approved by director, MJ Box, to train with Solaris over the summer.

  • Once approved, use the link below to sign up for approved summer classes with Solaris. By creating an account with Dance Studio Pro (our online system).

Solaris Schedules

Teaching Artists

Director of Solaris & Primary Teaching Artist - Madeline (MJ) Box

Guest Teaching Artist - Haruna Asanuma

Guest Teaching Artist - Casey Martin

Guest Teaching Artist - Ali Darr Ross

Guest Teaching Artist - Emily Boyd

Solaris dress-Code

Solaris adheres to Bloom Dance Studio’s attire policies and asks that all dance attire be modest.

Ballet/Pointe: A leotard of any color is required. Pink tights, a ballet skirt, or form-fitting athletic shorts are acceptable. Ballet and pointe shoes are required.

Contemporary/Partnering/Modern/Improv: Form-fitting dance attire in any color. 
Suggested attire includes a leotard with shorts or dance pants. Please be prepared 
for floor work. Avoid loose shorts and shirts that may ride up. Dancers should be barefoot.

Jazz: Form-fitting dance attire in any color. Suggested attire includes a leotard
 with shorts or dance pants. Jazz shoes or bare feet are allowed.

Questions?

Please email support@danceatbloom.com with any questions you have regarding Solaris Dance House!