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Terminus Student Company is under the leadership of Education Director Christine Welker, a former principal dancer, and Co-Director Rachel Van Buskirk, a Founder and Dancer of Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre. Established in 2019 as an extension of Terminus Ballet School's Professional Training Program, the company has showcased captivating works by renowned choreographers including Tara Lee, Heath Gill, Jimmy Orrante, McCree O’Kelley, Rachel Van Buskirk, Darvensky Louis, and Martha Goodman.

Each year, the company enchants sold-out audiences in Atlanta and Serenbe with their rendition of The Nutcracker Suite. Furthermore, company members actively engage with the community through their participation in Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre's rendition of Peter and the Wolf by Van Buskirk. Notably, during their inaugural appearance at the Regional Dance America (RDA) Southeast Festival, the Terminus Student Company earned the prestigious Gala status for their performance of Acceleration Waltz. This achievement was followed by their subsequent recognition as a Performing Company.

The accomplished dancers of Terminus Student Company boast impressive credentials, including consecutive titles of RDA Southeast’s Outstanding Female Senior Soloist, multiple recipients of university scholarship awards, and members who have partaken in esteemed summer programs at institutions such as American Ballet Theatre, School of American Ballet, Ballet West, Boston Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Colorado Ballet, SALT Contemporary Dance, European School of Ballet, and Texas Ballet Theater.

2024-2025
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Student Company

(Level 4 - PTP)

Tuition:
Friday Student Company Class: $48/month
**Rehearsal days Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 

Performance + Costume Fee: $250Regional Dance America Southeast fees: TBD

Upon committing to the Student Company, all dancers are required to attend all additional classes and scheduled rehearsals related to performances. Student Company rehearsals take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. In addition, students agree to attend Regional Dance America’s Southeast Festival in Spring and take part in the adjudication process that proceeds. To learn more about RDA: https://regionaldanceamerica.org/

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2024-2025
Weekly Schedule

August 2024 - May 2025
7:30pm - 8:30om
Student Company | Rehearsal
7:45pm - 8:45pm
Student Company | Rehearsal
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Student Company | Rehearsal
11:00am - 12:30pm
Student Company | Rehearsal
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Student Company | Rehearsal

2024-2025
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