TSDC's Dance Company
Overview
The Dance Company is a group of dedicated, dynamic and versatile young people at the Tricia Sloan Dance Center, who enjoy and love the art form of
DANCE.
Members of Dance Company take the required number of dance classes for their assigned company each week thus building strong dance technique.
At the weekly company rehearsals new choreography is taught that includes, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, ballet and tap.
These routines are rehearsed and performed in the annual company show, recitals and special appearances throughout the year.,/p>
Dance company members' ages range from 6 through 18.
Mission
The mission of the Dance Company is to have each member...
* fully develop the their dance techniques & abilities
* acquire the sense of dance and performing ability
* provide participation in many dance & theatrical programs
* gain valuable experience working with professional dancers & choreographers
Levels
TSDC has 7 major levels of Dance Companies as follows:
1. Teeny
2. Mini I & Mini II
3. Petite
4. Intermediate I & Intermediate II
5. Junior
6. Senior I & Senior II
7. Elite
Benefits
Membership in the TSDC Dance Company has many benefits as shown below:
• The opportunity to work with professional teachers, dancers, choreographers, & directors.
• Perform in annual Dance Company Showcase
• Featured performances in annual TSDC Recital
• First consideration for roles in all TSDC Productions such as Nutcracker, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin.
• Present your dancing talents appearing in various performances, venues, and area competitions.
• Gain an everlasting love and appreciation of Dance, one of the greatest forms of live art.
• Develop friendships with an outstanding group of positive, dedicated & disciplined young people.
• Extensive & intensive dance training at extremely affordable tuition rates.
Joining
Anyone who is interested in joining Dance Company may do so. Membership is accepted during the "OPEN" enrollment period, July through October. Simply select the appropriate dance company on your registration form. Make sure you meet all of the minimum class requirements when enrolling.
Monthly Dues
The monthly dues for dance company members are based on the level of membership. The monthly dues are as follows:
• Teeny and Mini Dance Company: $45.00.
• Petite and Intermediate Dance Company: $55.00.
• Junior, Senior & Elite Dance Company: $65.00.
Costumes
Dance Company costume requirements are as follows:
• Each company performs 2 routines in the Showcase & June recitals.
• Each company member must purchase costumes for those 2 routines.
• In addition, company members will perform the finales at the Showcase & Recitals.
• The finale costume is purchased by TSDC with no cost to dance company members.
Dance Company Rehearsal Dress Code
Dance Company members must adhere to the weekly reheartsal dress code. Members need to select one of the following options.
OPTION 1:
• Bodysuit: Black TSDC embroidered leotard
• Tights: Black or Tan
• Hair: Bunned
• Shoes: Bring all dance shoes
OPTION 2:
• Top: TSDC embroidered dance top, any color
• Bottom: Black leggings, shorts, or capri pants
• Hair: Bunned
• Shoes:Bring all dance shoes
Requirements of each Company Level
| Teeny (Level Kinder, 1) |
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Take a minimum of 1 class per week |
| * Acro class does not count toward the requirements |
| Mini I (Level 2 ) |
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Take the following 2 classes each week |
| * Acro class does NOT count toward the requirements |
| Mini II (Level 3) |
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Take the following 2 classes each week |
| * Acro class does NOT count toward the requirements |
| Petite: (Level 4) |
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Take the following 3 classes each week |
| * Acro class does NOT count toward the requirements |
| Intermediate I (Level 5) |
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Take the following 4 classes each week |
| * Acro class does NOT count toward the requirements |
| Intermediate II (Level 6) |
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Take the following 4 classes each week |
| * Acro class does NOT count toward the requirements |
| Junior: (Level 7) |
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Take the following 5 classes each week |
| * Acro class does NOT count toward the requirements |
| Senior I: (Level Pro I ) Senior II:(Level Pro II) Elite: (Level Pro III) |
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Take the following 6 classes each week |
| * Acro class does NOT count toward the requirements |