The Company provides high school dancers (grades 9-12) with the chance to receive training in a professional environment alongside experienced professionals from around the globe. Our three tracks, the Performance Track, the Training Track, and the Mentorship Track are tailored to accommodate the individual needs of each dancer. These programs are specifically crafted for dedicated dancers who aspire to pursue dance at the collegiate and professional levels.

The Company offers young artists many opportunities including networking, teaching, internships, and once-a-week, in-studio training sessions. YDI serves as a supplementary training program designed to complement a student's existing studio or conservatory training.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our season is divided into four segments:​

Segment 1 | July

1. All dancers commence mentoring sessions aimed at gaining clarity and direction regarding specific goals and paths. Company members receive guidance on decision-making processes, devising a game plan, and exploring opportunities that lead towards a fulfilling future. (All Tracks)

2. Season Contracts begin.

3. Full Company photoshoot (All Tracks)

Segment 2 | August

1. The YDI Summer Intensive: Back-to-back classes in contemporary dance forms. (All Tracks)

2. Emerging Choreographers Project: A weeklong residency creating new work for the YDI Company Members that will have 2-3 performances throughout the season. (Performance Track, with the Training Track as understudy)

3. A weeklong creative residency with an established choreographer who will set an original 15-20 minute work to be performed in December (Performance Track, with the Training Track as understudy)

Segment 3 | September through December

1. The Performance Track and Training Track members take classes once a week from directors and various guests. 

2. The Performance Track participates in company rehearsals, which prepare them for the company's annual December concerts.

3. The Performance Track produces two concerts in December. 

4. The YDI Winter Intensive: Back-to-back classes in contemporary dance forms. (All Tracks)

Segment 4 | January through June

1. Dancers participate in monthly educational specialty workshops focused on artistic development and the various career pathways in dance.  

2. Performance Track members may have the opportunity to perform in various spring dance festivals. 

3. Company members can participate/ assist in outreach programs such as nursing home performances, Boys and Girls Club creative movement sessions, recruitment masterclasses, and community performances.

Tuition Breakdown

  • $250/month

    Studio Experience: Weekly Company Class with director and guest artists, Company Rehearsal, 2 choreographic residencies

    Mentorship: Monthly Mentorship Sessions with YDI Founder Jodie Randolph, In studio correction and growth, Marketing experience: assisting with social media and digital marketing

    Concert Dance Experience: Technical rehearsal, 2+ full-length performances, 1-2 Festival performances, 1-2 community performances, Professional photo + video

    Workshops and Education: 2 One day intensives (Summer + Winter), 6-10 Educational workshops and guest lectures throughout segment 4,

    Networking + Community Engagement: selling program ads, finding season and concert sponsors/ donors, Boys and Girls Club performance and creative movement classes, Community dance showcase performance, assisting with auditions and recruitment classes, opportunity for 10+ community service hours throughout the season.

    Photoshoots: Full Company photoshoots, Headshots +Dance Action shots.

  • $175/month

    Studio Experience: Weekly Company Class with director and guest artists, Company Rehearsal (optional), 2 choreographic residencies (optional)

    Mentorship: Monthly Mentorship Sessions with YDI Founder Jodie Randolph, In studio correction and growth, Marketing experience: assisting with social media and digital marketing

    Workshops and Education: 2 One day intensives (Summer + Winter), 6-10 Educational workshops and guest lectures throughout segment 4,

    Networking + Community Engagement: finding season and concert sponsors/ donors, Boys and Girls Club creative movement classes, Community dance showcase performance (optional), assisting with auditions and recruitment classes, opportunity for 10+ community service hours throughout the season.

    Photoshoots: Full Company photoshoots, Headshots +Dance Action shots.

  • $100/month

    Mentorship: Monthly Mentorship Sessions with YDI Founder Jodie Randolph,

    Workshops and Education: 2 One day intensives (Summer + Winter), 6-10 Educational workshops and guest lectures throughout segment 4,

    Community Engagement: Opportunity for 10+ community service hours throughout the season.

    Photoshoots: Full Company photoshoots, Headshots +Dance Action shots.