COMPANY

 

Our Company Program is for dancers wishing for a pre-professional level of training with multiple classes throughout the week. Any dancer age 8+ (exceptions may apply) are evaluated by our staff throughout the year and invited into the program. For these dancers, this is your sport. Although some may be able to balance an outside activity, attendance stipulations will apply to this level. Dancers in this program must be enrolled in all 3 core classes (Tap/Jazz/Ballet) as well as an additional Company Ballet class on a second day. Additional Pointe, Acrobatics and Hip-Hop classes are highly recommended. The Company program feeds into the A.L.D.S. Competition & Performance Team. Company dancers are eligible to audition for the competitive team if desired but it is not mandatory. Competition Team members will be required to attend Company classes, summer training, workshops & conventions as well as the appropriate team rehearsals. The team performance opportunity is a personal choice for both dancers & families and requires a strong work ethic and dedication to their art form and training schedule.

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COMPANY I - Approx. Ages 8+

Company I is an advanced, in-depth program consisting of the three core subjects: ballet, tap & jazz. Company I students will also be introduced to advanced-beginner lyrical and character jazz styles, broadening their dance experience. This level is for serious dancers and must have a minimum of 1 year experience in ballet, tap and jazz classes (outside of the Children's Program). We also recommend Company I dancers take Acrobatics & Hip-Hop classes to add to their advanced weekly training. Company I will perform three routines in 2 to 3 shows in the year-end recital.

 

COMPANY II - Approx. Ages 10+

Company II is an advanced, in-depth program consisting of the three core subjects: ballet, tap & jazz. Company II students will also continue learning lyrical dance technique, adding modern dance and musical theater to the repertory. This level for serious dancers and must have a minimum of 3 years experience in ballet, tap and jazz classes (outside of the Children's Program). Company II dancers will be introduced to dance audition skills & mock auditions to prepare them for future. We also recommend Company II dancers take Acrobatics & HipHop classes to add to their advanced weekly training. Also, some may be ready for Pointe Work (see instructor for placement). Company II will perform three routines in 2 to 3 shows in the year-end recital.

 

COMPANY III - Approx. Ages 12+

Company III is a pre-professional, in-depth program consisting of the three core subjects: ballet, tap & jazz. Company III students will also take lyrical, modern, musical theater, contemporary, conditioning & flexibility classes within their core class structure. Dancers will be exposed to as many styles of dance as possible throughout the season to better prepare them for an extended, collegiate training or a professional dance career. This level is a class for serious dancers and must have a minimum of 5 years experience in ballet, tap and jazz classes (outside of the Children's Program). Company III will be taught dance audition & interview skills. We also recommend Company III dancers take Acrobatics, HipHop & Pointe classes to add to their advanced weekly training. Company III will perform three routines in all 3 shows in the year-end recital.