ACAdemy'S Performing Groups
Requirements for dancers enrolled in The Academy’s performing group companies:
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Dancer must attend our performing group audition August 27 for placement. All dancers will be placed, the reason for the audition is to match dancers with complimentary size/age and dance level
(make-up auditions will be available for those unable to attend).
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Dancer must be enrolled in the minimum number of classes for their respective performing group for the full season (September-August). *Look below to find what classes are required for each company.
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Dancer must be available for the Performing Group Rehearsal Class Friday at 6:30PM the week before any performance opportunity.
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Dancer must be available for performances.
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Dancer’s account will be charged an additional $10 a month to cover the following; Choreographers, Insurance, Staffing costs related to performances, BMI (music licensing), Travel costs associated with performances, performing group rehearsal time.
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Dancer will be required to purchase an Academy of Dance T-shirt for performance venues that do not provide an accessible changing area. Each dance will have its own costume with a maximum of two costumes.
Required Classes For Each Performing Group:
Jr. Jazz:
4 Classes
Jr. Jazz Performing Group Class
Ballet II (or Ballet I based on level) X 2
Pointe
Int./Adv. Jazz
Academy Jazz:
5 Classes
Academy Jazz Performing Group Class
Ballet III X 2
Pointe
Contemporary 2/3 or Hip Hop/Heels
San Luis Jazz:
6 Classes
Academy Jazz Performing Group Class
Ballet III (or Company) X 3
Pointe
Contemporary 2/3
Pizzazz:
3 Classes
Pizzazz Performing Group Class
Ballet (or Ballet I based on level)
Int./Adv. Jazz