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Nashville Ballet

NB2


Nashville Ballet's Second Company 

NB2, Nashville Ballet's second company, provides the next generation of professional dancers with a bridge to company life and the professional stage, reflecting Nashville Ballet's belief that aspiring professional dancers requires more than great classes; they require great opportunity. Rooted in classical technique and shaped by an artistic vision that embraces both tradition and innovation, NB2 developes the complete dancer - technically exceptional, artistically fearless, and career ready. NB2 is divided into two groups, NB2 Dancers and NB2 Trainees.​​​​​​​

NB2 Dancers and Trainees have several performance opportunities throughout the season to perform NB2-specific repertoire in our community and in-studio productions, along with performance opportunities with our professional Company at Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC). When they aren't on stage, NB2 artists get to work with Nashville Ballet faculty and nationally-recognized guest choreographers to create new contemporary and classic works, allowing them to experience the creative process first-hand. 

“My years spent in NB2 allowed for performance opportunities and individualized training, ensuring a smooth transition into my professional career. Spending rehearsal time with the main company gave me exposure and experience, while rehearsal time with the NB2 faculty increased my technique, artistry, and confidence.”
- Nashville Ballet Company Dancer, Farin Taft 


Learning Outside the Studio 
As part of our mission to support young artists as a whole dancer—educationally, emotionally, and physically—we are proud to partner with Belmont University to give each student the opportunity to earn a degree while training. Dancers can pursue a Bachelor’s Degree through part-time enrollment and flexible class schedules. For more information about the Belmont University/Nashville Ballet Learning Partnership, contact Belmont University’s Adult Degree Programs at 615-460-5401 or click here. Nashville Ballet also provides resources for dancer wellness, life coaching, and physical readiness. 

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NB2: WHAT WE OFFER 

  • NB2 Dancers: Competitive base weekly stipend at $300 

  • NB2 Dancers will take company class several times weekly with additional opportunities to train alongside NB2 Trainees in dedicated classes 

  • Benefit from tuition-free training, access to School of Nashville Ballet classes, and seasonal shoe allotment. 

  • Special partnerships to support our dancers’ training and wellness, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, Pilates, massage, sauna and cold plunge access, and more.  


NB2 Trainee Program: WHAT WE OFFER 

  • Discounted Tuition-based trainee program at $3,500/year (valued at $10,000/year) 

  • Dedicated NB2 Trainee training class every morning in the studio, with opportunities to rehearse and perform alongside First Company 

  • Full access to School of Nashville Ballet classes, and shoe reimbursement for company performances (dependent on casting). 

  • Have access to select First Company dancer resources that support training and wellness. 

  • Participate in a variety of community engagement performances and outreach programs. 

26/27 NB2

Milla Botha, Jholdy Alexander Cruz, Christopher de Godoy Bitar, Angelina Decarlo, John Martin Egan, Lydia Jones, Jasper Keck, Isabella Meier, Brooke Noska, Huxley Pillars-Capoccia 

26/27 NB2 Trainees

Victoria Arrascue, Ava Bradford, Zohar Cohn, Jaslyn Freitas, Sophie Gross, Kellan Halsey, Fox Hamblen, Sofia JaBaay, Emma Jacobs, Kotone Matsuzaki, Kemani Murphy, Emma Poirier, Samantha Priolo, Violet Rosas, Elliot Schulz, Alexa Silva, Karson Stubbs, Gabrielle Thomas, Ava Tselios, Shane Wexelman

Meet the team

Staff