Under the direction of acclaimed dancer and respected instructor Jill Krutzkamp, Sacramento Ballet’s newly formed Second Company launches this season. Second Company is the umbrella company for Trainee Project and SB2 – a select group of six featured dancers. A proving ground for pre-professional training, distinctive programming and repertoire will be specially selected and choreographed for them. Twenty Classically trained, aspiring artists who auditioned to join Second Company will regularly perform with the company, while they train and hone their skills for careers with major dance companies. Sacramento Ballet’s respected reputation for professional career development is attracting young dancers from across the U.S. and California. Second Company aims to help young dancers grow and gain the skills and confidence necessary for a life career in dance and inspire audiences with their passion and drive.
18-25
9/3/24-5/17/25
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Under the direction of acclaimed dancer Jill Krutzkamp, Sacramento Ballet’s Second Company launched in 2022. The Second Company consists of Trainee Project and SB2 artists. Trainee Project dancers are tuition-based and Sacramento Ballet awards SB2 dancers a full-year scholarship with a stipend. SBSC provides elite-level training in an inspiring, supportive and creative atmosphere, aiming to help dancers grow and gain the skills and confidence necessary for a career in professional dance. Our program focuses on preparation for the daily life and expectations of a professional ballet company by refining dancers’ technique, performance, and collaboration skills. As a proving ground for pre-professional training, we select distinctive programming and repertoire for our Second Company which is rehearsed and performed throughout the year, in addition to performance opportunities within Sacramento Ballet main company productions. Second Company training classes include Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, Men’s Class, Pas de Deux, Contemporary, and dance-specific conditioning classes. Additionally, we prioritize holistic support for Second Company members though workshops in behavioral health and wellbeing, in addition to career development assistance with professional coaches and our experienced staff.