Founded in 2019 by Artistic Director, Brandon Fink La Voûte has become St. Louis' newest hub for the performing arts and offers a variety of opportunities for local artists to flourish.
Our Summer Intensive Series is offered between June - September each year and provides a creative outlet to aspiring color guard performers. Participants choose from varying class levels (Introductory, Apprentice, and Professional) offered for dance, flag, rifle, and sabre training. Each class offers technical, performance, and choreographic challenges geared toward the performer's skill set. La Voûte also offers a Masterclass Series between December - February each year. Participants are offered the opportunity to take class (contemporary, jazz, ballet, modern, etc.) with a professional dancer from the St. Louis community alongside cast members of the current La Voûte Performance Ensemble.
La Voûte Performance Ensemble hosts auditions for the competitive winter guard season each year in September. Eligible cast members (ages 18-23) exemplify professional skills in movement, flag, and/or weapon (rifle, sabre) training. LVPE schedules their preseason rehearsals between October - December and their performance schedule spans from January - April. The cast performs locally under the scope of the Mid Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) as well as nationally via Winter Guard International (WGI).
La Voûte, meaning arched or vaulted, is the namesake chosen for the organization because of its French origin and influence throughout St. Louis. The water color was abstracted from the colors found in the St. Louis flag to create the back ground. Within the text there are references to the Gateway Arch, the Mississippi River, and the fleur-de-lis. Throughout the creative process, founding members worked closely with graphic designers Emma McGuire and Nami Rutherford to develop the final product.
What People Are Saying
"The La Voûte team brings so much heart and expertise to everything they do! Whether you consider yourself a master of your craft, or you're looking to learn a new skill, La Voûte will surely guide you through an amazing experience! And you'll probably meet some new friends along the way. Highly recommend."
-Carly Vanderheyden
The Big Muddy Dance Company
"La Voûte is an awesome learning environment with such innovative and supportive staff. I am so glad I got to be a part of the inaugural cast and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes the group in the future!"
-Julia Donato
2020 LVPE Cast Member
"Challenging, Fun, Uplifting, and Exciting are some of the words to use when describing this group. From Dance to Flag, and rifles to sabers; The cast has no shortage of skill and creativity to work you to your fullest potential. They are able to inspire new and innovative ways to better yourself, making you want to bring others along for the ride."
-Whitney Beckett
2020 LVPE Summer Intensive Participant
"Highly skilled and professional staff is dedicated to helping young adults in the St. Louis region reach their color guard goals. La Voûte provides a welcoming and informative environment for performers to hone their craft. I definitely recommend!!"
-Laura Daniels
LVPE Board President