Dance Company

This is a non-competitive performance dance company. Three different leveled companies. A year-long commitment for dancers ages 6-18yrs who are interested in more in depth training, more performance opportunities, and a team-like environment. 

Introducing THREE levels of Dance Company!

Apprentice(6-8y)

This is for approx. ages 6-8yrs. An introduction to being a part of a performance dance company. Students will learn one dance and perform alongside our Junior + Senior dance companies at local festivals, parades and community events. The apprentice company will also perform at the Company Spring Dance Concert with Jr. + Sr companies. Students will also participate in fun events such as the Company Picnic and Christmas Party

Junior(8-13y)

This is for approx. ages 8-13yrs. The beginning of formalized performance company experience. These students will get the chance to learn multiple dances in a variety of styles by DDC staff and guest choreographers and teachers. They will perform in all community performances and the Company Spring Dance Concert. Students will also participate in fun events such as the Company Picnic and Christmas Party

 

Senior(13-18y)

This is for approx. ages 13-18yrs. This is reserved for students who are progressing in their technique and performance skills and are looking for advanced training. These students will get the chance to learn multiple dances in a variety of styles by DDC staff and guest choreographers and teachers. They will perform in all community performances and the Company Spring Dance Concert. Senior Co. students will also attend Oakland Dance Festival, submit a piece for a chance to attend Michigan Youth Dance Festival and RADFest. (Permitting we have enough HS students to participate in these). Students will also participate in fun events such as the Company Picnic and Christmas Party

Commitment

Audition

Dancers are required to audition and attend the parent/student information meeting on June 17th OR Aug. 8th in order to join. Dancers should be at least 6yrs by Aug 1st. This is open to ALL 6-18 year olds.  returning students and new students welcome.

Company Summer Dance Camp

Aug 14th-17th M-Th 5:30-7:30pm This camp is required for Junior + Senior Dance Company members. Cost for the camp in included in the yearly company cost for company members

Company Class

Apprentice (6-8yrs): Mondays 5-5:45pm
Junior(8-13yr): Saturdays 9:30-11
Senior(12-18yr): Saturdays 11-12:30 

Company members will attend their company class(listed above) Sept-Early June with breaks that follow the Delta Dance Connection calendar. It is important that students are committed to attending Company Class and weekly dance classes. There will be attendance requirements to participate in company.

Additional Class Requirements

  • Apprentice: Required to be enrolled in a ballet class throughout the 2023-2024 season

  • Junior: Required to be enrolled in a ballet class + an additional weekly dance class (Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Irish etc) throughout the 2022-2023 season.

  • Senior: Required to be enrolled in a ballet class + supplemental ballet technique + an additional weekly dance class (Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Irish etc) throughout the 2022-2023 season.

 

Performance + Training Opportunities

Master Classes

Company members will benefit from additional master classes in a variety of genres from various teachers.

Learn from a Variety of Choreographers:

Company members will have the opportunities to learn and perform choreography from multiple choreographers and in multiple styles of dance

Performance Opportunities:

Students in Dance Company will have additional opportunities perform at local community events and festivals. All Dance Company members will also perform in their own dance concert in early spring. Sr. Co. Members will attend regional dance festivals.

Examples of past community performances:

  • Delta Rocks Kids Fest

  • Grand Ledge Fall Festival

  • Grand Ledge Night Lights Parade

  • Lugnuts Pre-Game Performance

  • Pistons Pre-Game + Half-Time

  • Delta Township Basketball Game

  • Nursing/Retirement Home Performance

  • Wacousta Block Party

 

Teamlike Environment:

Lasting Friendships

Company members will be rehearsing weekly, performing together and in class together in addition to experience other fun actives such as the dance company picnic, holiday party and more! With all of this time spent together, we find that students form special bonds and friendships with each other and become like family.

 

Join the Company!


(Attendance at only 1 of the following auditions is required)

Audition #1

Saturday June 17h 9-11am
Enrichment Center 303

1hr Dance Class
1hr Parent/Caregiver Meeting

Audition #2

Tuesday Aug 8 5:30-7:30pm
Enrichment Center

1hr Dance Class
1hr Parent/Caregiver Meeting

Company Schedule

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