Alumni
Le Jeune Dance Alumni
Le Jeune Dance pre-professional dance graduates have been very successful in their careers. We are very proud of our dancers and their professional achievements.
Gather 'round, folks! It's time to roll out the virtual red carpet and throw some glitter in the air because we’re here to celebrate the crème de la crème of the dance world—our pre-professional graduates from Le Jeune Dance Academy! These talented twinkle toes have pirouetted their way into professional companies, and we couldn't be prouder (seriously, we might burst with pride like a balloon at a kid's birthday party).
These graduates have traded in their ballet slippers for the big leagues, and boy, do they know how to strut their stuff! Whether they’re twirling on Broadway, leaping across stages in Europe, or even dancing in the local park (hey, every stage counts!), they’re out there making waves and leaving audiences in awe.
So, what’s the secret sauce behind their success? Well, it’s a mix of hard work, dedication, and a sprinkle of Le Jeune magic. Our academy has been the launching pad for these aspiring stars, providing them with the skills, confidence, and a few embarrassing moments (we all have that one performance story, right?) that they’ll carry with them forever. It’s like a dance boot camp, but with more sequins and fewer push-ups.
As they take the stage in their new roles, we want to remind them that they’ll always have a home at Le Jeune. Whether they’re performing in front of thousands or just showing off their moves at family gatherings (you know, the classic “look what I can do!”), they’ll always be part of our dance family. And let’s be honest, we’ll always be their biggest fans, cheering them on from the sidelines with foam fingers and glittery signs.
So here’s to our fabulous graduates! May your leaps be high, your turns be tight, and your careers be as bright as a disco ball at a Saturday night fever party. Keep dancing like nobody’s watching (but we’ll be watching, and we’ll be cheering loudly!).
Now, go out there and show the world what you’ve got! The stage is yours, and we can’t wait to see you shine!
Lydia Payne
Member of Kentucky Ballet Theater
Graduated Le Jeune Dance Academy: 2025
Amelie Freeman
BALLET MET COMPANY MEMBER, BALLET MET 2,
BALLET MET TRAINEE
Picture by Hiromi Platt Photography
Graduated Le Jeune Dance Academy: 2023
Catherine Voorhees
BALLET MET TRAINEE, CLEVELAND BALLET, CINCINNATI BALLET TRAINEE, DAYTON BALLET
Picture by Hiromi Platt Photography
Graduated Le Jeune Dance Academy: 2021
Simone Burnett
SEATTLE DANCE THEATER, INPULSE DANCE COMPANY
Emily Luria
BALLET MET TRAINEE, BALLET MET 2, DAYTON BALLET, BALLET IDAHO
Picture by Hiromi Platt Photograhy
Leah Blatt
BALLET PALM BEACH
Apprentice
Keely Wissel
THE BIG MUDDY DANCE COMPANY
Picture by Carly Vanderheyden