2026.2027 Trainee SEASON
The 2026.2027 STLDT Trainee Program is proud to present TONALITY. This season we will explore an eclectic array of dynamic repertoire created by a distinguished bill of local, national, international choreographers. Tonality is expressed through a myriad of styles. Each performance will personify artistic gradients, exemplify community values, and develop meaningful connections through collaboration.
We are enthusiastic to announce guest choreographers Josslin Butts, Jon Ole Olstad (with assistance from Leslie Plummer), Jamorris Rivers, and Sarah Walston as well as works by Saint Louis Dance Theatre Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd and Director of Education Brandon Fink. We will also feature 6 new works created by current STLDT Trainees.
Photos by Pratt + Kreidich | Art by Spencer Everett
FALL CONCERT
NOV 21, 2026
WINTER CONCERT
FEB 20, 2027
SPRING CONCERT
MAY 8, 2027
FALL CONCERT
NOV 21, 2026
7:00pm at Nerinx Hall’s Heagney Theatre
530 E. Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119
FEATURING:
World Premiere by Jamorris Rivers
World Premiere by Brandon Fink
World Premiere by Sarah Walston
World Premiere by Ellie Germaine, First-Year Trainee
World Premiere by Katie Sweet, First-Year Trainee
WINTER CONCERT
FEB 20, 2027
7:00pm at COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre
6880 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63130
FEATURING:
Work by Jon Ole Olestad
World Premiere by Kirven Douthit-Boyd
World Premieres by Trainee Choreographers
Additional 2026.2027 Season Repertoire
SPRING CONCERT
MAY 8, 2027
7:00pm at Nerinx Hall’s Heagney Theatre
530 E. Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119
FEATURING:
World Premiere by Josslin Butts
World Premiere by Lillian Beeler, Second-Year Trainee
World Premiere by Meghan Lensmeyer, Second-Year Trainee
Additional 2026.2027 Season Repertoire
2026.2027 SEASON
Elements of Harmony
Presented by Paul and Kathleen Matecki
