Dance Company Information
2024-2025 Dance Season
There are many fun opportunities available for our company members. Including…
Competing in 3 regional dance competitions
Participating in World Dance Championships held in July (if dances qualify at Regionals)
Participation in dance conventions
Dance conventions are a group of workshop classes taught by multiple instructors from around the globe over a few days. Scholarships and performance opportunities are offered and won through these events.
The opportunity to compete in a solo, duet, or trio number
Company only classes are offered during our summer and fall sessions
Become a teacher’s assistant
Participation in our teaching apprentice program (learn and train to become a dance teacher)
Dance Company Descriptions
We have 8 dance companies for the 2024/2025 dance season that are broken down based on grade level, skill, and style.
Mini mover Company
Style: Jazz
Grade Levels: 3-5
Dances: 1 Jazz Routine
In Season Requirements: One weekly ballet class + Mini Mover Class
Summer Requirements: One weekly ballet class + Beginner Jumps, Leaps, and Turns
Junior Prep Company
Style: Jazz
Grade Levels: 4-6
Dances: 1 Jazz Routine
In Season Requirements: One weekly ballet class + Junior Prep Co. Class
Summer Requirements: One weekly ballet class + Beginner Jumps, Leaps, and Turns
Junior prep Company lyrical
Style: Lyrical
Open To: Junior Prep Company Members
Dances: 1 Lyrical Routine
In Season Requirements: Junior Prep Co. Lyrical class
Summer Requirements: Summer lyrical class is highly encouraged, but not required
Junior Company
Style: Jazz
Grade Levels: 6-9
Dances: 1 Jazz Routine
In Season Requirements: 2 weekly ballet classes + Junior Co. Class
Summer Requirements: One weekly ballet + Intermediate Jumps, Leaps and Turns
Junior lyrical
Style: Lyrical
Open To: Junior Company Members
Dances: 1 Lyrical Routine
In Season Requirements: Junior Co. Lyrical class
Summer Requirements: Summer lyrical class is highly encouraged, but not required
Junior elite Company
Style: Jazz
Grade Levels: 7-12
Dances: 1 Jazz Routine
In Season Requirements: 2 weekly ballet classes + Junior Elite Co. Class
Summer Requirements: 1 weekly ballet class + Intermediate Jumps, Leaps and Turns
Senior Company lyrical
Style: Lyrical
Open To: Junior Elite & Senior Company Members
Dances: 1 Lyrical Routine
In Season Requirements: Senior Company Lyrical class
Summer Requirements: Summer lyrical class is highly encouraged, but not required
Senior Company
Style: Jazz or Contemporary
Grade Levels: 9-12
Dances: 2 Jazz or Contemporary Routines
In Season Requirements: 2 weekly ballet classes, Senior Co. Class, + Junior Elite Company Class
Summer Requirements: One weekly ballet class + Advanced Jumps, Leaps and Turns
Audition Information
Date & Time
Auditions will take place on Saturday June 15th, 2024
Dancers must sign up for a 15 minute time slot when they attend the mandatory Dance Clinic (see below)
clinics
Clinics will take place on Monday & Tuesday, June 10 & 11, 2024
Dancers will learn essential audition skills and choreography
Attendance is required both days
There is a $25 clinic/audition fee per dancer
Clinic Times
Mini-Movers & Junior Prep Jazz, 5:00-6:00 pm
Minis & Junior Prep companies will audition with the same material and team placement will be based on audition scores and instructor input (effort and attitude in class from the previous year).
Junior Prep Company Lyrical 6:00-7:00 pm
Junior & Junior Elite Jazz 7:00-8:00 pm
Junior & Junior Elite companies will audition with the same material and team placement will be based on audition scores and instructor input (effort and attitude in class from the previous year).
Junior & Junior Elite Company Jazz 7:00-8:00 pm
Junior & Junior Elite Lyrical 8:00-9:00 pm
Senior Company Lyrical 7:00-8:00 pm
Senior Company Jazz 8:00-9:00 pm
workshops
Workshops will take place in August, 2024
Dancers will learn choreography & season essentials
Attendance is required
There is an $85 workshop fee per dancer ($65 for Mini Movers)
requirements
All company members and their parents are required to sign the Company Participation Contract upon acceptance to their place on the team.
All company members are required to have a Turning Pointe jacket ($70.20) and leotard ($40.00) along with their own pair of plain black leggings, black oxford jazz shoes and tan oxford jazz shoes for each performance event or competition.
Competition Information
fees
Company Dances: $55-$85 per dancer/routine
Trio Dances: $65-$85 per dancer/routine
Duet Dances: $65-$90 per dancer/routine
Solo Dances: $125-$190 per dancer/routine
Solos, Duets, & Trios
general information
Second year+ company dancers can elect to compete with a solo, duet, and/or trio of their choice.
Dancers get to pick their own music (teachers will cut & edit as needed).
Dancers get to choose their own costumes. They can purchase a new one on their own, re-use an old costume, or borrow from the studio.
Dancers can choose/request what teachers they want to work with & have them choreograph their routine (no guarantee for first choice of instructor).
Dances must be completed by September 1st and regular, once monthly minimum rehearsals must be scheduled with instructor for remainder of dance season.
These dances will ONLY be performed at competition, and will NOT be performed in the end of year showcase.
pricing
Choreography Fee of $150 per solo/duet/trio
30 minute rehearsals are $45.00 each.
45 minute rehearsals are $55.00 each
60 minute rehearsals are $70.00/each
DUETS/TRIOS: (the fees are split between either 2 or 3 dancers).
Competition fees run $125-$190 per dance for each competition attended.
Dancers can compete at any competition their Company dances are attending.
requirements
Regularly scheduled rehearsals are required until the dancer(s) have retained their entire dance (choreography). At least one 30-minute rehearsal per month.
After the dancer(s) have a confident grasp of their choreography, a minimum of one rehearsal per month is required for the remainder of the season.
Additional rehearsals may be necessary if the instructor feels the dancer(s) is/are not ready to compete.
Solos, Duets & Trios require a lot of self-practice outside of the studio. If a dancer (or group) is not fully committed, the instructor has the final say, as to whether or not the dancer(s) is/are ready for competition.
If interested, talk to Ms. Katie at your audition to make arrangements and schedule your first rehearsal.