Tri-C Dance Academy & Mastery

Free Dance Training at Tri-C

Tri-C Dance Academy and Dance Mastery are tuition-free dance training programs at Cuyahoga Community College's Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, with an additional location in Slavic Village.

Programs

Two free programs for ages 4–18. Programs include:
- Dance Academy (ages 4–18) — ballet and modern dance fundamentals, floor work, creative improvisation, performance development (audition required)
- Dance Mastery (ages 6–18) — mastery-based ballet and modern approach, contemporary techniques, composition
- Two Cleveland locations (downtown Metropolitan Campus + Slavic Village)

What's Included

• 100% tuition-free instruction
• College-affiliated faculty and facilities
• Clear progression from fundamentals to mastery-level composition
• Performance development and composition skills
• Modern and contemporary focus alongside classical ballet
• Dance Academy requires placement audition
• Both downtown and Slavic Village location options

Experience

Exceptional free pathway for Cleveland families — the tuition-free model at a community college removes the financial barrier for serious training. Strong fit for students considering dance in higher education, given the college-campus context.