RISE Ballet Company

Our RISE Ballet Company is comprised of young dancers who love dancing and want to share the gift of dance with others. Technique training constitutes a portion of Ballet Company rehearsals, but the primary focus of the program is to teach, rehearse, refine, and clean choreography for performances throughout the season.

RISE Ballet Company I (RBC I) is open to students ages 10+ & RISE Ballet Company II (RBC II) is open to students ages 6-9 years old.
 

Company Culture & Community

The RISE Ballet Company is designed to foster not only artistic growth, but also community, teamwork, leadership, and lasting friendships among our dancers. Company members become part of a close-knit performance group that shares special experiences throughout the season both on and off the stage.

Ballet Company members receive:

• A RISE Ballet Company jacket
• A RISE Ballet Company dance bag
• Invitations to special company events and celebrations throughout the year
• Additional rehearsal and performance opportunities
• An enhanced and immersive experience through productions such as The Nutcracker

Our goal is for dancers in the program to grow not only technically, but also artistically, socially, and personally through the shared experience of being part of a dedicated performance company.

2026-2027 Commitment & Schedule

The RISE Ballet Company is a performance-based program for dedicated ballet students who are interested in additional performance opportunities beyond our regular recital season. Dancers in the company participate in special performances throughout the year and receive additional rehearsal time focused on choreography, artistry, staging, and performance quality. Students who participate in the RISE Ballet Company must also be enrolled in at least one ballet class at RISE.

Fall 2026 Semester – The Nutcracker

For the Fall 2026 semester, RISE Ballet Company members will participate in our production of The Nutcracker. During the fall semester, company members will rehearse and perform choreography for the roles in which they are cast for The Nutcracker.

Because rehearsal needs vary greatly depending on role(s), age group, and scene involvement, rehearsal times will vary by student throughout the production process.

Please Note: Not all dancers will be called for every rehearsal date.

Most Fall 2026 Nutcracker will take place on Saturdays on the following dates:

• August 29
• September 5
• September 12
• September 19
• September 26
• October 3
• October 10
• October 17
• October 24
• October 31
• November 7

In addition, the following full cast rehearsals and performances are currently scheduled:

• Friday, November 13: Full Show Run-Through
• Friday, November 20: Full Show Run-Through
• Saturday, November 28: Dress Rehearsal
• Friday, December 4: Dress Rehearsal
• Saturday, December 5: Performances

Additional rehearsal details, including rehearsal times and dancer call schedules, will be communicated after casting has been finalized.

Spring 2027 Semester

Following the conclusion of The Nutcracker, the RISE Ballet Company will return to its standard rehearsal structure for the Spring 2027 semester. Spring Ballet Company rehearsals will take place on select Fridays from 4:30pm–7:30pm on the following dates:

• January 8
• January 22
• February 5
• February 19
• March 5
• March 19
• April 2
• April 16
• April 30
• May 14

Monthly Tuition & Fees

$150 registration fee + $150 (RBC II)/$200 (RBC I) Costume Fee due August 2026 upon acceptance into company

$100/month due starting September 2026 – May 2027

Audition Details

Students interested in auditioning for the company must register for one of the audition options below.