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Young Dancers Initiative is a supplemental dance experience for middle school and high school dancers (grades 6-12 | ages 11-18), built to support the foundation of upcoming dance professionals. As a supplemental program alongside a dancer’s studio/conservatory education, YDI provides professional contemporary training, performance, mentorship, educational workshops, choreography, teaching experiences, and networking opportunities to support dancers in cultivating their intentional future in the industry post-high school graduation.

The program was founded by Jodie Randolph in 2013 in Ann Arbor, MI.  In 2020, YDI expanded to Kalamazoo, MI, under the Artistic Direction of Kaitlyn Pollock.

Join YDI September-November for Open Company Class

KALAMAZOO

Saturdays

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wellspring Theatre at the Epic Center

359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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View fullsize Senior Sunday✨✨✨ Our first spotlight is on Kalamazoo company member, @olivieerlandson! Olivia will be attending Western Michigan University this fall to major in dance and minor in psychology and integrative holistic health and wellness. “I&r
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View fullsize Save the date! The Ann Arbor Company will be performing @jodierandolphdance's "Within Sight" at @terpsichorecollective's Choreography showing. Sunday, April 23rd at 4:00 pm at Community School of Ballet 2875 Boardwalk Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 481

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