Our Dance Company program is considered to be part-time as students train 6 or less hours per week. Note our Dance Company program includes a commitment to the following:
Minimum Number of Class Hours per Week:
- Mini - 1.5 hrs (2.25 hours including ballet or technique to be eligible for special dances)
- Junior - 2 hours (3 hours including ballet or technique to be eligible for special dances)
- Inter - 3-6 hours (4 hours including ballet or technique to be eligible for special dances)
- Senior - 4-6 hours (4 hours including ballet or technique to be eligible for special dances)
- Special Dances = Solos or Duets
Competition Requirements:
Mini/Junior - up to 2 competitions per year - 1 local and 1 away
Inter/Senior - 3 competitions per year and 1 optional - mix of local and away
Away competitions can be from 1-3 hours drive and for Inter/Senior level may require hotel accommodations.
Dance Company Students requirements:
- take multiple dance styles
- take applicable examinations
- encouraged to join the Leadership Program for Grades 7+
- attend classes regularly
- not to miss more than 3 rehearsals per class per year
- is responsible for rehearse and remember choreography each week
- set a good example for the studio
- behave respectfully to teachers and other students in studios or at events
- take their dancing seriously and work hard each year
- the program runs from September to June and requires 10 month commitment
- summer camp programs specifically for Dance Company students in the summer