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.
(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/
Female Students
Primary Ballet 1-PTP, Wear Moi Leotards in Style Faustine or Abbie (Adult sizes) and Faustine or Abbie (Child sizes). Found at Wear Moi: https://wearmoi.us/en/ or any dance retail store that carries this brand. Please note that TBS no longer sells leotards from our DSP online store.
Colors per level listed below:
Primary Ballet 1 - Pink
Primary Ballet 2 - Rose
Level 1 - Mint
Level 2 - Sky
Level 3 - Lilac
Level 4 - Purple
Level PTP - Navy
Terminus Student Company - Pacific & French Blue
Tights in color closest to their natural skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable.
Hair must be swept back and up in a secured ballet bun. Braids and locs are accepted but should not exceed a length much lower than the shoulder. The thickness of the braids or locs should allow for a safe, secure, appropriately sized bun that does not move. Dancers with short hair must keep their hair neat, secure, and away from the face.
Canvas or leather ballet shoes in color closest to their natural skin tone are suggested.
Students may wear black tights or shorts for contemporary, repertoire, and rehearsal. Footwear is determined by the instructor and will be communicated on the first day. Footwear may be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, or athletic shoes.
Skirts may be worn for center, pointe, and variations and can be of any color.
Male Students
Wear Moi dance shirt style Alpin. Found at Wear Moi: https://wearmoi.us/en/ or any dance retail store that carries this brand.
Colors per level listed below:
Levels 1A-Level 2 - White
Levels 3-PTP - Navy and/or Black
Black tights (footed or convertable) or black shorts
Black or white canvas ballet shoes suggested.
Hair must be neat. Long hair must be secured back and away from the face without heavy facial hair.
For contemporary, repertoire, and rehearsal, students may wear black tights or shorts. Footwear will be determined by the instructor and can be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, or athletic shoes.