Rochester Dance Company

The Rochester Dance Company (RDC) started its tradition to perform the annual Nutcracker in 2000 at Mayo Civic Center. It was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the state of Minnesota in March of 2006. Wendy Jahraus, first Chair of the Board of Directors and Ellen Huston, first Artistic Director, founded RDC to expand the opportunities for dance students to perform in professional-quality productions. RDC would also provide a serious training program for students with a passion for dance, and the opportunity to work with and learn from professional guest artists and choreographers.