Apprentices
In the fall of 1997, the Alabama Ballet initiated a new apprenticeship program. Twenty young dancers from around the United States including Chicago, New Orleans, Indianapolis, and New York were invited to train full time with the professional company.
They perform the roles of the corps de ballet and understudy principal and soloist roles in preparation for their professional careers.
For more information, call the Ballet office at 205-322-4300 or e-mail us at kimberlytompkins@alabamaballet.org.
Alabama Ballet Apprentices
Elisabeth Anne Archer
Jasper, AL
Samantha DeBenedictis
Chicago, IL
Alynn Piccirillo
Allen, TX
Carly Topazio
Millis, MA
Amanda Joy Burch
Birmingham, AL
Melissa Dooley
Houston, TX
Yellie Shustack
West Chester, OH
Kendia Bennett
Birmingham, AL
Gillian Connor
Columbia, SC
Kiersten Engel
East Northport, NY
Rachel Singletary
Columbus, GA
Ariana Czernobil
Chicago, IL
Savanna Moore
Montgomery, AL
Anne Caroline Thompson
Montgomery, AL