Access for All

Group from Thermopolis

Access For All Program

Part of Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre’s Access for All Program gives young people in our community and the surrounding areas the opportunity to attend a professional theater production at no charge to them. For over ten years, we have ensured the local elementary schools in Cody and surrounding area elementary schools (Burlington, Cowley, Greybull, Lovell, Manderson, Meeteetse, Powell, Worland and as far as Ten Sleep & Thermopolis) have the opportunity to learn about and experience a live dance performance.

filing into the Auditorium

Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre’s two school performances of the Nutcracker Ballet every December reach approximately 1,200 elementary school children each year. By partnering with local schools, we ensure that no child is denied the opportunity to witness the performance because of transportation or other constraints. We provide teachers with resources and activity ideas to share with their students before attending the performance. Our hope is to engage this young audience by creating an understanding of the Nutcracker story and professional ballet audience etiquette. Living in rural Wyoming, many children experience their first live performance with professional stage production through RMDT's Access for All Program. We believe this access to the arts has the unique potential to encourage creativity and inspire young children.

Any schools interested in attending should email [email protected]

Scholarship Support

Bob Kaelberer Scholarship

The Bob Kaelberer Scholarship Fund grants money to current dancers or pianist who may not have the means to continue classes/lessons.  The fund is designed for low-income earners or families who are currently enrolled at Rocky Mountain School of the Arts.  Although all are welcome to apply, The Bob Kaelberer Scholarship is designed for low-income Park County residents.