Our History

The company was originally formed in 2001 as a special performance curriculum option for the River Raisin Dance Academy. After several successful seasons, the company was reorganized as a separate resident company of the RRCA, a non-profit organization.

The RRB holds open auditions each year for serious-minded ballet students. The classical ballet training offered at the RRCA Dance Academy continues to provide a stepping stone for company members. The discipline, elegance, and achievement of the company have been well noted throughout the Monroe county area.

“Their work reflects a highly sophisticated classical training. Their technique is strong and sure.
Their jumps are strong and pliant, their turns assured, and their epaulment and port de bras are detailed and expressive.”
David Curwen, Professor – WMU