company
The Company is our Competitive team, these are the dancers that dance has become their passion, and they are dedicated to the permute of excellence in their dancing. Whether they are pursuing dance as a career or this is their sport while in school, they are developing life skills to thrive in their future.
We believe that dance is a team sport. We help our dancers navigate through discovering the best version of themselves through achievements and heartaches. We hold this Company to high standards of excellence not only in the studio, but also in the community.
Being a Company Member at The Studio is a privilege, not a right. The competition may be fierce to get onto this team, but the efforts are worth it.
Being a part of The Studio’s Company is a self-esteem building, energetic and priceless learning experience. You will be amazed by how much your child will accomplish and learn in this program. We are different than other competition teams!
Our purpose is to be an encouragement at competitions as well as present clean, uplifting pieces. These teams take pieces to Denver 3-6 times per year to compete as well as participate in weekend long conventions.
You will be a part of an exciting and awesome group of your peers, directed by Ms. Jennissa Voorhees!
Company Estimated Cost 2023-24
Please take the following costs into consideration before deciding how many pieces you and your child commit to. This is an estimate and will vary. Think of this as a club sport that has a yearlong season.
- Costume Estimate PER Routine = $85 (due Sept.)
- Competition Entry Fees PER Routine PER Competition = $65 Lg/Sm Groups, $75 Duos/Trios and $160 Solos.
- Choreography and Rehearsal Fees: (August through May) $100 per month (plus your regular class tuition) and a One Time Choreographer Fee = $100 PER Routine
- The Studio Competition/Intensive Team Travel Suit (MANDATORY) = $115 ($70 est)
- In House Master Teachers (MANDATORY) = $25-$50 PER Teacher
- Convention Fee Estimate PER Convention = $290
**This estimate does not include shoes, tights, travel, make up or convention observer bands.
Keep in mind, we will have fundraisers through The Studio Barre Club (booster club). All proceeds will help offset the cost of the extra expenses.
Standing Room Only, our work study program, is available to help our Performance and Competition families who need help financially with tuition. SRO is not available for competition fees just tuition of regular classes. This application is available in May at the front desk and turned in with registration forms when registering for fall classes.
Company Requirements
Dancers Must:
- The Company – 2 Ballet*, 2 Jazz*, 2 Choice Classes (3rd Ballet/2nd Jazz/Tap/Contemporary-Modern/Worship-Lyrical/Hip Hop/Acro/Turns and Progressions/Aerial Silks), Performance Class, 2+ Company Classes/Week and 1 Saturday a Month.
- The Company will have 1 Core Ballet Class and 1 Core Jazz Class tailored for them. These are 1 1/2hrs each, closed to the public and will be placed by Staff.
- The Company (open to ages 8+): We will determine how many pieces we will be competing after auditions this year. We will focus on artistic development of the dancer as well as the competitive aspect.
- Solos: Every member can elect to do a Solo in addition to their minimum group pieces. Requires 1/2 hour weekly Technique Privates on top of all other requirements. (Might be Friday Nights.)
- Be able to FULLY attend a minimum of 1 Summer Dance Intensive (determined by performance group), take at least 5 Individual Summer Ballet Classes (determined by age group or invite) and attend Competition Choreography Week at The Studio. Intensives may not be a replacement for Ballet Class!
- Be able to attend ONE MANDATORY Parent Meeting on either Tues. June 25th or Tues. July 23rd at 8 pm.
- Be able to attend all scheduled Competitions and Conventions, held around January through April. These will be announced as soon as we know! Here are a few we have attended in the past: WCDE, Legacy, NYCDA, JUMP, Adrenaline, NUVO, Move, Spotlight, Showbiz and Radix.
- Dancers are allowed two excused absences for each Comp Class during the season. Excused absences include: your dancer is sick, a death in the family, a pre-approved reason or a school related activity (give at least 1 week notice). It is the students responsibility to sign in to rehearsals again this year!
- We are going to learn the comp choreography during the Competition Choreography Week. Choreography Days are MANDATORY!!!!!! Dates: July 29th – August 2nd Excused absences cannot be used on these days. This is when dance routines are taught. It is the dancer’s responsibility to learn the changes made if absent. (The dancer may not be choreographed in a certain section if they miss.)
- Be able to attend Team Bonding/Extra Rehearsals-TBA.
Company and Performance Team
2024 Auditions
Saturday, May 4th
10 a.m. – ages 6-9 (current Lightning Bugs)
11 a.m – ages 9-12 (current Luminate & Radiate)
12 p.m – ages 12-18 (current Shine & Ignite)
Both Performance Teams and Company are auditioned at the same time.
- Some people may be called back to stay for the next hour.
- Bring water and a snack just in case!
- Please wear ALL Black (Leotard/Tank and Booty Shorts/Leggings only…may wear pink or tan convertible dance tights as well).
- Bring your favorite foot attire to dance in (Paws, Barefoot, Jazz Shoes or Ballet Shoes). Hair neatly pulled back.
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