Since 2010 Starr Foster Dance has been dedicated to offering young dancers opportunities with the company. In a quest to enrich the world with more art, Starrene Foster feels that exposing young dancers who wish to have a professional career in dance (either as a performer, choreographer, director, or even in the field of dance administration) that it is important to offer a space where young dancers can immerse themselves in a professional and safe experience. Each one or two students, either junior or senior in high school, are selected to engage with the company in class and rehearsals. The student is selected based on their ability to illustrate a high level of talent, a strong work ethic, and professionalism in the field of dance.
We welcome Audrey Smothers, our 2023 mentee. Audrey Smothers, a Richmond, Virginia native, is currently a junior at Trinity Episcopal School. She has been a student at the School of Richmond Ballet since the age of five and has participated in the School of Richmond Ballet's Summer Intensives studying numerous genres of dance. For seven years, Audrey performed in The Richmond Ballet's production of The Nutcracker. In her free time, Audrey enjoys various arts such as painting and photography and is embracing the art of reading.
“I am excited to be able to branch out and extend my dance career in the modern dance world due to being a classical ballet dancer for the majority of my life.” – Audrey Smothers, 2023 SFD Mentee
Photo by Doug Hayes
Congratulations Charlotte Bray
(mentee 2022/2023) for your acceptance into University of Richmond
Lydia Ross (left) Sarah Miele (right) 2018 mentee
For all inquiries, please complete the form below with your guardian. We are currently taking applications for 2024.
