ELEVATE
STUDENT PROJECT
The Elevate Student Project is a specialized program designed for advanced pre-professional dancers ages 14-18. The Spring 2026 program includes weekly rehearsal and training days led by STLDT Trainee and teaching artist Johnna Opheim. During the course of the project, Elevate dancers will work collaboratively to set and rehearse a new work of choreography, culminating in a premiere performance at St. Louis’ National Dance Week Festival on April 11, 2026 at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
SPRING AUDITION:
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026
3305 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103
11:30am Check-In, 12:00-3:00pm Audition
Pre-registration is required. If you cannot attend the in-person audition, video submissions will be accepted via the link below through March 7, 2024.
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Saturday, March 7, 12:30 - 2pm
Sunday, March 8, 12 - 3pm
Saturday, March 14, 12:30 - 2pm
Sunday, March 15, 12 - 3pm
Saturday, March 21, 12:30 - 2pm
Sunday, March 22, 12 - 3pm
Sunday, March 29, 12 - 3pm
Saturday, April 4 (tentative)
Saturday, April 11 Performance (time TBD)
TUITION: $375
Includes Spring 2026 Elevate Student Project rehearsals, performance, and an STLDT t-shirt.
There is no cost to attend the audition. Tuition is due upon acceptance into the project, prior to the first rehearsal. To learn more about need-based scholarship opportunities, please email Brandon Fink.