The Ballet Hispánico School Announces Pro-Up Intensive With Rena Butler

The Ballet Hispánico School, currently celebrating its 55th anniversary, announces its 2026 Pro-Up Intensive with guest artist Rena Butler. The intensive runs from June 16 – 27, 2026, for dancers aged 18-23. The Pro-Up Intensive is a dynamic space where dancers immerse themselves in the art of choreography and dance-making, supported by dedicated technique classes that strengthen their movement vocabulary. Through guided improvisation, composition tools, and collaborative exploration, dancers develop original works while refining their technical foundation. This lab encourages experimentation with form, style, and storytelling, culminating in informal showings that celebrate both the choreographic process and performance. Every year, dancers who participate in the workshop have the opportunity to work with a world-renowned choreographer. This year, Rena Butler - a recipient of the Princess Grace Award for Choreography - will guide students in the creation of new work. Register at https://www.danceapply.com/organization/the-ballet-hispanico-school for an audition slot. Scholarships are available.

Program Highlights

• Take daily classes in ballet, contemporary, improvisation, and movement invention.
• Create individual dance-on-film studies.
• Learn Ballet Hispánico repertory with coaching from their artistic team.
• Perform in a culminating showcase performing Ballet Hispánico repertory and new works.
• Work with renowned guest choreographers in the creative process of new work - previous guests include Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Mario Alberto Zambrano, and Omar Román de Jesús.
• Receive supportive feedback and guidance from artistic leaders in the field, including exclusive access to mentorship from the Ballet Hispánico artistic team.
• Attend forums on topics such as injury prevention, financial literacy & planning, networking, personal branding, and more.