Established in 1985, the Ballet Company provides outstanding technique training and performance opportunities to its members. The Ballet Company is designed for dancers who exhibit high levels of proficiency in ballet, pointe, jazz and contemporary dance and who are serious about their commitment. Dancers audition annually and are placed by level, based on ability. As dancers progress from Level 1 to Level 14, they will have the opportunity to excel in their dance abilities, perform regularly, and share their love of dance with others.
Dancers in Levels 1-14 of the Ballet Company attend classes each week totaling 7 hours of instruction. The curriculum varies based on level and includes ballet, pre-pointe or pointe, and jazz, contemporary or hip-hop. Dancers have the option to add additional training including Partnering in select levels. All classes focus on teaching and improving technique, as well as stage performance quality.
Ballet Company dancers are cast in one or more roles in the annual production of The Nutcracker and are invited to audition for roles in the PreProfessional Spring Concert. Dancers have additional rehearsal time based on the productions. Ballet Company members perform in 2-3 recital pieces at the end of the season.
Artistic Director: Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz
Assistant Artistic Director: Kassandra Taylor-Newberry
Associate Director: Mary Lynn Taylor
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Our PrePro company prepares dancers to ADVANCE.
Established in 2002, RDT’s PreProfessional Company (PrePro) is an additional company within Roswell Dance Theatre. PrePro is for serious dancers looking to pursue a professional dance career or college dance track. RDT Ballet Company Dancers are observed and evaluated throughout the year. Membership in one of the eight levels of PrePro is by invitation only.
A rigorous schedule of training and rehearsals prepares dancers for performances throughout the year. PrePro dancers perform the most challenging roles in our annual stage presentation of The Nutcracker and spring productions, which have included Alice in Wonderland, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, and The Sleeping Beauty, among others.
Director, Ballet Mistress: Tracey Bayly
Ballet Master: Robert Gosnell
