KAR's Pro:tégé Program is more than just dance; it's a community. Here, dancers from all walks of life bond over a shared passion, forging friendships that extend beyond the stage. Dive into KAR Pro:tégé, where every step is a shared journey.
The Pro:tégé Program offers dancers the incredible opportunity to travel, assist, and train with industry leading choreographers and master instructors on KAR’s National Convention Tour. Our unique Pro:tégé Program provides an immersive experience for dancers to grow their skills while gaining hands-on industry experience.
After attending our workshop and an audition, dancers are selected from every convention city on tour to be Pro:tégé Performers. These dancers become eligible to audition for the Elite Pro:tégé Program, an unforgettable, leveled up experience for your dancer! Every step of the way, from the workshop, to the audition, to assisting on the convention tour, KAR Pro:tégés work with mentors who prepare them for successful professional dance careers.
You won’t want to miss the opportunity to work with sought after choreographers and creative directors like Nancy O’Meara, Faliceano Turk, and Ryann Alvarez! Learning from these award-winning, seasoned professionals is an unparalleled opportunity advantageous to any aspiring dancer. Dancers in this program will make invaluable connections with some of the industry’s biggest names, landing them in meetings with top agencies who represent artists like Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Nickelodeon just to name a few!
Pro:tégé Performer Workshop and Audition Only $50 - Register Today!
At KAR Convention, all dancers who are registered will participate in the Pro:tégé Performer Workshop and Audition. Dancers must audition by their age as of January 1, 2025. Dancers will learn a routine during the Workshop. During the audition, dancers will be grouped and the KAR Convention Faculty will evaluate. Faculty members will choose dancers in each of the following age groups: Petite (8 & Under), Junior (9-12), Teen (13-15), and Senior (16-19).
Winners who are selected as 2026 Pro:tégé Performers will be announced at the end of the Showcase!