RISE CITY DANCE

Burning bright futures in dance and beyond.

Rise City Dance is a youth, pre-professional dance company in the heart of Atlanta. We exist to cultivate the innate artistry and passion that exists within every one of our dancers.

We believe in elevating technique, nurturing creativity and expression, and preparing our dancers not only for incredible dance careers, but providing them with valuable tools that will serve them everywhere life takes them.

Our faculty consists of talented dancers and insightful educators who approach their roles within RCD as an opportunity to inspire and uplift the next generation of professional dancers. Many of our faculty are active choreographers and professional dancers in the Atlanta dance scene: creating independent works, dancing with ballet and contemporary companies, traveling nationally and internationally for dance opportunities, making waves within the film and television scene, and showing our dancers all the extraordinary pathways that could be available to them after their time with RCD.

We believe dance truly is a way of life. All of the lessons learned within the studio can extend far beyond its walls and barres — the confidence built, the creativity explored, the discipline learned, the friendships made, the experiences had — all of this shapes life and futures outside of the studio. We take care to ensure that every experience during a dancer’s time with RCD is enriching, nurturing, and gives them that push to not only believe in, but ultimately achieve, their wildest dreams.

We know we have something special.

Our faculty consists of professionals with rich and diverse backgrounds in the world of dance. From professional careers in ballet, contemporary dance, film & tv, to kickstarting their own companies and productions, our team collectively covers so many facets of the dance world and has access, connections, and wisdom to help guide our dancers as they consider what lies beyond RCD.

Remarkable Faculty

We are proud to produce shows featuring 60+ dancers between 9 and 18 years old! Each and every role if fulfilled by one of our talented young dancers – which means countless opportunities to shine, and as they progress, they are able to take on lead roles!

Youth-Driven Productions

Each dancer carries with them unique dreams and desires for their futures. We take care to provide a well-rounded curriculum so they are prepared for whichever direction they may go. Our dancers train in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, musical theater, and hip hop. Additionally, we offer a modern-contemporary program, Unbound, for dancers that are interested in training in contemporary, modern, and floorwork.

Well-Rounded Training

In addition to supporting our students’ dance careers, we take measures to give them tools so that they can be prepared for a number of pathways after their time with us! We offer mentorship in the form of teacher and administrative training. These opportunities provide our dancers with hands on training via Neighborhood Ballet Faculty and Staff, real world experience to support their future careers, an inside look into arts administration, and for many of our students, serve as their very first paid jobs.