PERFORMANCE COMANY

what we offer

The company provides dancers more opportunities to be on stage and utilize our competitions as performance platforms to improve artistry and technique.

Performance company requires a high level of commitment for both the dancers and the parents. All members will perform in our annual Nutcracker, winter showcase, and spring production. Additionally, dancers will compete in regional competitions, participate in conventions, and
perform at various community events.

Dancers who chose to do Independent PE program at their school are required to take performance company to fulfill their credit requirements. This means, these dancers must participate in the above performances along with meeting the below requirements.

Competitions – October to May
Commitment to the entire competition season. Including all classes, performances, and possible extra rehearsals
Take a minimum of five classes per week: three academy ballet classes, the style in which they chose to compete in and the competition class.
- Ex: Ballet 5/6 (x3), Int/Adv Lyrical & Performance Company Lyrical
Dancers are encouraged to train in as many additional styles of dance as they can.

Additional cost is applicable for class, competitions, and conventions. Please contact the office for
information! This is a great opportunity for dancers to take their training to the next level and be part of a team!

classes offered

BALLET

Ballet acts as the foundation to
most other forms of dance. This
class will emphasize on technique
and proper body alignment. Ballet helps with grace, flexibility,
strength, coordination, musicality
and much more. Ballet terminology will also be studied in this class which is interchangeable to all other genres of dance. A steady
progression through the levels is
encouraged and students will
advance at the discretion of their
teacher. Students will be evaluated to progress to pointe if the teacher sees fit.

LYRICAL

Lyrical combines the elements and technique of ballet and jazz to create a soft style that focuses on the storytelling side of the lyrics.

An emphasis is placed on the
grace and fluidity of movement to help create the story being told in the music. Lyrical is often one of
the most expressive and emotional forms of dance.

JAZZ

Our jazz classes offer dynamic
choreography and technique,
intertwined with creative
lesson plans and a fun
environment. This class is a
faster paced class where
“today’s music” is often what
our students dance to. Jazz
focuses on musicality and style
as much as technique, to create
a well stylized dancer. Jazz
helps improve flexibility,
strength, and the ability to pick
up choreography.

TAP

Tap is a style of dance
characterized by the sound of the
metal tap striking the floor. Tap
utilizes rhythm, syncopation, and
sound in addition to movement.
Rhythmic skills are developed as
tap feet become percussive
instruments. Strength and control
of the legs, ankles, and feet are
increased while developing a
keener ear for music.

HIP HOP

Originating from the streets, Hip
Hop is a fast paced, high-energy
class that combines the different
styles of street dance. Commonly
seen in music videos and concerts,
Hip Hop encourages students to
create their own styles and swag.
Hip Hop encourages students to
step out of their comfort zone by
building confidence in every
dancer.

CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary is a dance form
that focuses on the style of
expression combining elements
from many genres including
Modern, Jazz, Lyrical and
Ballet. Contemporary improves
the awareness of your body and
the space around you while
creating fluid movement.

MODERN

Modern is a broad genre of
western concert or theatrical dance which includes elements of styles such as ballet, folk, ethnic,
religious, and social dancing. It is a
highly expressive style of dance
that challenges the structured
dance technique of classical ballet. Students often will learn one or a blend of the following techniques: Alexander Technique,
Cunningham, Graham, Horton and Limon.

ACRO

Acro is a combination of dance
and gymnastics. Students will
learn to blend the two forms of
movement with the focus on
strength, flexibility, balance and
contortion. They will learn
tumbling skills alongside partner
work as well as conditioning.

schedule

dress code

Performance Company Dress Code

Ballet Dress Code: (Same as Academy)

All levels: Ballet pink tights, Canvas ballet pink slippers (So Dance SD16)
Academy Ballet 1A/1B -Marine Blue leotard
Academy Ballet 2A/2B – Violet leotard
Academy Ballet 3A/3B – Plum leotard + Sugar pink ballet skirt from bulletpointe.com
Academy Ballet 4A/4B – Peacock leotard + Pool blue ballet skirt from bulletpointe.com
Academy Ballet 5A/5B – Black leotard of any style + Haze color ballet skirt from bulletpointe.com
Academy Ballet 6 – Black leotard of any style + Slate blue ballet skirt from bulletpointe.com

Lyrical Dress Code:

Fitted black shorts, leggings, pants. Tights optional (no pink tights!), fitted top. Hair up or in
ponytail.
Shoes: Half soles, Ballet shoes, bare-feet, or socks

Jazz Dress Code:

Fitted black shorts, leggings, pants. Tights optional (no pink tights!), fitted top. Hair up or in ponytail.
Shoes: Beginner Jazz & Contemporary Jazz 1 - Tan leather slip on style jazz shoes
Contemporary Jazz 2 and Up – Half Soles

Tap Dress Code:

Fitted black shorts, leggings, pants.
Tights optional (no pink tights!), fitted top. Hair up or in
ponytail.
Shoes: Black tap shoes with ties

Hip Hop Dress Code:

All levels: Indoor running shoes or sneakers.
Street style clothes that are easy to move in (no jeans). Hair up or in ponytail.

Contemporary Dress Code:

Fitted black shorts, leggings, pants.
Tights optional (no pink tights!), fitted top. Hair up or in
ponytail.
Shoes: Bare feet or socks

Modern Dress Code:

Fitted black shorts, leggings, pants. Footless tights optional (no pink tights!), fitted top. Hair up or
in ponytail.
No Shoes

Acro Dress Code

Fitted black shorts, leggings, pants. Tights optional (no pink tights!), fitted top. Hair in ponytail.
No Shoes