Rochester Dance Company (Minnesota)
The Rochester Dance Company was formed to expand the opportunities for dance students in the Rochester, Minnesota area, providing its members the chance to perform in professional quality productions, as well as participate in a serious training program.
The Rochester Dance Company (RDC) is a non-profit organization with Wendy Jahraus and Ellen Huston as founders to expand the opportunities for dance students to perform in professional-quality productions. RDC started its tradition to perform the annual Nutcracker in 2000 at Mayo Civic Center. 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.