Ready to accelerate your dance experience?
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Your dancer's passion and dedication will find a home in our Performance Company! Our tight-knit student team works together to learn, create and share dances with the community.
Candidates are nine years old and up (or eight years old and have completed Ballet / Tap / Jazz Level 2 Combo Class) and are enrolled in all three of our three main Academy-level in-person weekly DANCE classes, as well as our Composition / Performance class. Candidates are committed to regular and consistent attendance. This is a yearly program with a commitment that runs until June 2022. Fees:
Want to know more? Read on!
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What are the benefits of being in the Performance Company?
Performance Company members:
- Receive a well-rounded dance education by attending technique classes for several dance forms
- Develop their creation and performance abilities through a weekly Composition / Performance class that's just for them
- Take extra enrichment classes to propel their skills to greater heights
- Perform their dance pieces at recitals and other events
- Learn about behind-the-scenes aspects of performance as backstage helpers at group performances
- Are looked up to as role models by the younger students!
How does the Performance Company work?
As a Performance Company member, dancers take their growing technical strength and apply it to dance choreography and performance. Students take class TWO nights a week, plus occasional performances and events:
1. Technique classes
Performance Company members take technique classes in 1) Ballet, 2) Modern / Contemporary, and 3) Jazz / Tap.
2. Composition / Performance class
Performance Company members attend an exclusive weekly class where they work on different aspects of performance training including choreography, fundamentals of composition, performance etiquette, and the craft of polishing a piece for performance. Team building permeates all of our activities, helping to build friendships and create a cohesive group.
3. Enrichment classes
Once a month or so (depending on pandemic restrictions, teacher and space availability), students attend enrichment classes that cover special topics like Jumps & Turns, Intro to Hip Hop, Stretch & Strength, etc. These classes are mandatory and are free to Company members. Students may be able to attend this classes remotely, depending on the topic. Some classes require additional materials, like resistance bands or yoga blocks.
4. Performances
Performance Company members participate in studio recitals and may have additional performance opportunities as well!
1. Technique classes
Performance Company members take technique classes in 1) Ballet, 2) Modern / Contemporary, and 3) Jazz / Tap.
2. Composition / Performance class
Performance Company members attend an exclusive weekly class where they work on different aspects of performance training including choreography, fundamentals of composition, performance etiquette, and the craft of polishing a piece for performance. Team building permeates all of our activities, helping to build friendships and create a cohesive group.
3. Enrichment classes
Once a month or so (depending on pandemic restrictions, teacher and space availability), students attend enrichment classes that cover special topics like Jumps & Turns, Intro to Hip Hop, Stretch & Strength, etc. These classes are mandatory and are free to Company members. Students may be able to attend this classes remotely, depending on the topic. Some classes require additional materials, like resistance bands or yoga blocks.
4. Performances
Performance Company members participate in studio recitals and may have additional performance opportunities as well!
How do I join the Performance Company?
Do you want to develop your skills as a dancer? Are you excited to perform in front of an audience? You may thrive as a Performance Company member!
Students who find the best success with this program:
Email us for an application form! Once it's filled out, we meet for a short interview, and then we get started!
Students who find the best success with this program:
- are interested in learning new things
- are able to be at the studio several times a week
- are ready to work hard and have fun
- are willing to work through challenges
- are committed to making the program a priority, and are supported in this by their caregivers
Email us for an application form! Once it's filled out, we meet for a short interview, and then we get started!
