From Latin Roots to Global Spotlights
The Latin America Workshop Tour brings ballet workshops and auditions to cities across Latin America, creating direct connections between dancers from the region and international institutions. Through LAWT, talents have the opportunity to be seen and evaluated for respected programs in the United States and Europe, close to home. The project aims to democratize access to international opportunities by bringing these connections directly to Latin American dancers.
The LAWT Path
Start Your Journey
The LAWT Path is the journey dancers take with LAWT, from their first contact with the tour, through participation in a workshop or audition, to being considered for study opportunities abroad.
Designed for dancers across Latin America who aspire to pursue a career in dance, this pathway keeps families, teachers, and schools involved at every stage. Instead of having to travel far just to audition, dancers can experience high level international training in their own region and be observed for potential invitations or scholarships at international institutions.
On this page, you will find the stages of the process, so you know exactly what to expect before choosing your city and completing your registration.
Find Your City
Visit the Events page to see which cities LAWT will visit this season. Choose the Workshop, Workshop + Audition, or Masterclass Audition that best matches your location, age, and level.
Secure Your Spot
Complete the online registration form and secure your participation. After payment confirmation, you will receive the event schedule, venue address, and city specific instructions so you can arrive prepared and make the most of the experience.
Train & Audition
Participate in the LAWT Workshop, Workshop + Audition, or Masterclass Audition. Dancers experience, without having to travel far, what a day at an international summer intensive is like. They receive clear corrections and professional guidance, and during the auditions they are observed for potential invitations or scholarships at partner institutions.
Tours & Events +
Workshops, Auditions & Masterclass Auditions
LAWT visits selected cities across Latin America each season, offering intensive training and auditions connected to international programs.
Find the city closest to you, check the event dates, and choose the program that best fits your level and goals. Spaces are limited, so secure your registration as soon as possible.
Brazil
São Paulo
The LAWT Workshop is organized by level and offers participants an immersive experience similar to a day in an international summer program.
In the LAWT Audition, dancers are observed for potential invitations and scholarships to programs at partner international institutions.
You may choose to participate in the workshop, the audition, or both.
Brazil
Ribeirão Preto
The LAWT Workshop is organized by level and offers participants an immersive experience similar to a day in an international summer program.
In the LAWT Audition, dancers are observed for potential invitations and scholarships to programs at partner international institutions.
You may choose to participate in the workshop, the audition, or both.
Our Impact
Impact & Success Stories
Since its first edition in 2024, LAWT has already begun transforming opportunities for Latin American dancers:
Behind every number is a dancer, a family, a teacher, and a studio investing in a dream.
“I greatly enjoyed the class with Maestro Aldeir Monteiro. The natural flow and progression of the steps helped me make the most of my dancing. His style helped me find the right moments to breathe and smile while performing the steps.”
“Having had the opportunity to participate in LAWT and work with Aldeir Monteiro was very rewarding. His deeply human way of teaching, his energy, and his passion for dance make his classes a truly inspiring space. I learned a great deal, not only on a technical level, but also about creating a true connection with movement.”
“LAWT gave me more than an audition. It gave me access. I had always dreamed of studying abroad, but I did not know where to begin. During the workshop, I was seen, guided, and encouraged. When I received the news of my acceptance into the Trainee Program at Princeton Ballet School, I could not hold back my tears. Today I am here, learning from incredible teachers and living a routine that once felt distant. It is the beginning of a new chapter.”
Our Network
International Partners
LAWT visits selected cities across Latin America each season, offering intensive training and auditions connected to international programs.
Hosts
In each city, LAWT is made possible thanks to the institutions, festivals, and schools that open their doors to dancers.
