ACADEMY TRAINING PROGRAM

Program Overview

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The Academy Training Program is designed to offer young, talented dancers a chance to enhance their skills and experience the opportunity to train and perform in a pre-professional environment.  Students are meticulously placed in the appropriate curriculum based upon their current skill level and will rehearse and perform on a more frequent basis than our regular classes.

Our program prioritizes refined technique, dancer health & fitness and artistic development. We view each student as an individual and aim to ensure she/he reaches their maximum potential. Students are hand selected to create a cohesive group of dancers who demonstrate enhanced skill and dedication.

The Academy Training Program also provides dancers exposure to a variety of teaching methods, dance styles and performance avenues, including the opportunity to partake in workshops, conventions, and professional performances to help expand their growth and knowledge of the dance industry overall.

 

Performance Opportunities include:

• Holiday Party/Showcase (December)

• Annual Spring Recital (May/June)

• Local Community Performances (i.e. Festivals, Fairs, Parades, etc.)

• Local, Regional and National Dance Conventions, Camps, and Intensives

• Community outreach performances and involvement

• Other unique training and performance opportunities presented throughout the year

 

Training Program benefits includes:

• Opportunities to receive dance scholarships, awards, and recognition

• Exposure to local dance auditions and performance opportunities

• Opportunities to travel locally, regionally, and nationally

• Invitations to special events and performances

• Early access to event tickets before sales open to the general public

• Self-confidence, time management skills and leadership ability!

 

Training Program Requirements:

• Must be at least 5 years old to participate

• Must train for 3 – 7 hours weekly in the assigned company curriculum

• Must attend dance class 2 – 3 days per week

• Required Weekly Classes:

  • Ballet Class

  • Tap Class

  • Jazz Class

  • Modern or Lyrical Class (Jr. Co. and higher)

  • Hip Hop Class

• Must dance for a minimum of four weeks over the summer

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Tuition & Fees

• Monthly fee includes classes, rehearsals, tech and dress rehearsals

• Inquire within about monthly tuition rates

 

Company Auditions:

• Auditions are held annually between the months of June  and August

• Dancers attending the auditions are asked to wear black leotards, pink tights and hair secured back in a bun or ponytail.

• Dancers should bring all dance shoes they own: Jazz, Ballet, Tap and dance sneakers/tennis shoes.

• Bringing bottled water is recommended.