Rising Ballet Stars Program

Large scale Productions for the Next Generation of Dancers Presented by International Ballet Stars. A World-Class Ballet Experience Across North America - Perform alongside an International touring ballet company.

• About the Program

  The Rising Ballet Stars Program is a premier educational and performance platform integrated into the International Ballet Stars North American Tour.

  
  Since 2019, the program has grown into a powerful national initiative:

  • 1,500+ students engaged annually
  • 50+ partner studios across the U.S. & Canada
  • Performances alongside 55 international professional dancers
    
    

  This is more than a program — it is a gateway into the professional world of ballet.

• A Real Stage Experience

  Selected dancers (ages 5–18) perform in full-scale productions:
  
  

  1. Swan Lake (Little Swans, Corps de Ballet, Character Dances)
  2. Sleeping Beauty (Cupids, Waltz Ensemble, Pages, Character Roles, Alice in Wonderland)

  
  Stay tuned for the roles announcement!
  
  

  Each role is adapted to the local cast and production.

• Nationwide Auditions

  Auditions take place in 130+ cities across the United States, in partnership with leading local studios.
  
  

  • Led by the International Ballet Stars artistic team
  • Hosted by selected partner studios
  • Designed to identify and develop young talent

• Artistic Leadership

  The program is led by internationally recognized ballet professionals:
  
  

  • Artem Yachmennikov — Producer, Artistic Director (Bolshoi Theatre, Mariinsky Theatre, Dutch National Ballet, San Francisco Ballet)
  • Ekaterina Yachmennikova — Producer, Program Director
  • Louise Taitz — Artistic Coordinator
    
    

  This leadership ensures exceptional artistic quality, structure, and mentorship in every city.

• Program Mission

  With a rapidly expanding network and thousands of students engaged each season, Rising Ballet Stars Program is becoming one of the leading youth ballet initiatives in North America. Our vision is to: expand nationwide reach, elevate youth performance standards, build a lasting bridge between local communities and the global ballet stage. With a rapidly expanding network and thousands of students engaged each season, Rising Ballet Stars Program is becoming one of the leading youth ballet initiatives in North America.
  
  

  Rising Ballet Stars is designed to:
  
  

  • Provide authentic stage experience in the prestigious venues 
  • Inspire the next generation of dancers
  • Introduce students to professional touring productions
  • Connect local studios with an international ballet network

• The Experience

  Participants gain:
  
  

  • Performance in professional theaters
  • Exposure to international ballet standards
  • Structured rehearsals and production process
  • The rare opportunity to share the stage with world-class artists

• Community Engagement

  • Tickets sold through official theatre box offices
  • Studios receive exclusive promo codes