Atlanta based youth dance company
Burning Bright Futures in Dance and Beyond
Where Atlanta's most serious young dancers train, perform, and prepare for what's next.
Now in rehearsal
01 · next on stage
The Nutcracker
Clara's trip through the Land of Sweets, danced by our young company. Soldiers, mice, snow, and sugar, all brought to life by dancers who have been in the studio since summer.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 22
- Shows
- 1pm & 5pm
- Where
- Ferst Center
02 · by the numbers
60+
dancers ages 9 to 18 trained each year
15+
performances every year
10K+
people in our audiences last year
03 · what we do
We Exist to Cultivate the Innate Artistry and Passion in Every One of Our Dancers
Train
Ballet and pointe at the core, with jazz, contemporary, musical theater, and hip hop. Technique first, with plenty of room for creativity and expression.
Perform
Youth-driven productions where every role is danced by a young dancer. As dancers grow, they step into lead roles on real stages.
Lead
Mentorship in teaching and arts administration, and for some students, a first paid job. Confidence, discipline, and friendship that go well beyond the studio.
04 · the company
Six Levels, One Company
From Company 1 through the Professional Division, every dancer has a place to grow. Scroll to meet them.
05 · where you'll find us
On Stage All Over Atlanta
See us at
- State Farm Arena
- Ferst Center for the Arts
- High Museum of Art
- Fall for Fall Dance Festival
- Windmill Arts
- The B-Complex
- Moving in the Spirit
06 · faculty
Taught by Working Artists
Our teachers are active choreographers and professional dancers in Atlanta's ballet and contemporary companies, independent projects, film, and television.
- Rebecca Crawford HarmanFounder & Artistic Director
- Andie KnudsonAssociate Artistic Director
- Devin LathamAssociate Artistic Director
- Mychal VandellLead Choreographer
- Aldawna Morrison, Jr.Faculty
Also on faculty: Kalyn Hardman, Madison Lee, Michael Caye, Calvin Gentry, and Brooke Gilliam. Guest choreographer: Catherine Messina.
For dancers 9 to 18
Dance With Us
Ready for more stage time, stronger technique, and a company that feels like family? Tell us about your dancer and we'll be in touch about auditions.
Tuition assistance is available. Ask us when you apply.
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Light Up the Season
Help us bring our dancers to even more stages across Atlanta. Every gift shapes the next generation of artists.
Gifts are tax-deductible. EIN 93-3823213.