School Spotlight
The Colburn School (Dance Academy & Trudl Zipper Dance Institute)
The Colburn School sits right in the heart of downtown LA, and its dance side runs on two tracks. The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute handles everything from community classes up through serious pre-professional work, while the tuition-free Colburn Dance Academy trains a small group of elite students. It is a performing arts powerhouse with music and dance under one roof, which is a pretty rare setup.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1950
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Training
- Affiliation
- The Colburn School
What The Colburn School (Dance Academy & Trudl Zipper Dance Institute) is known for
- Tuition-free pre-professional Dance Academy
- Trudl Zipper Dance Institute training tracks
- Downtown LA performing arts campus
- Faculty led by former professional dancers
How to audition
Admission to the pre-professional tracks is by audition, and the school also runs summer intensives that can be a path in. Check the Colburn site for current audition requirements and age guidelines.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Colburn Dance Academy really tuition-free?
Yes. The Colburn Dance Academy is a merit-based, tuition-free pre-professional program for a select group of students, which is part of what makes it so competitive to get into.
Do I have to study music too?
No. The dance programs stand on their own, though sharing a campus with a major music conservatory means collaboration and live accompaniment are part of the environment.
Where is The Colburn School (Dance Academy & Trudl Zipper Dance Institute) located?
The Colburn School (Dance Academy & Trudl Zipper Dance Institute) is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
When was The Colburn School (Dance Academy & Trudl Zipper Dance Institute) founded?
The Colburn School (Dance Academy & Trudl Zipper Dance Institute) was founded in 1950.
Is The Colburn School (Dance Academy & Trudl Zipper Dance Institute) connected to a ballet company?
The Colburn School.