Village Performing Co.

Village Dance Studio

The Village Performing Company provides dancers ages 8 and above performance experience and knowledge from basic to advanced levels. It is the focus of this class to educate dancers on the skills of performing, choreography and theatrical production. These elements are touched upon but not fully developed in the technique classes. Understanding what it takes from behind the scenes to the night of the performance allows dancers to build self-esteem, friendships and leadership skills. To meet the technical demands of choreography in this class, dancers must also participate in a technique class of classical ballet or jazz. Classical ballet training and dance conditioning are required in the more advanced groups. Each year the Company presents it’s own unique Winter Concert with choreography selections by students as well as instructors. They also perform in other various venues as well as the Annual Spring Performance. Auditions for the Company are held in May.

The Village Performing Company consists of dancers ages 8-18 and is divided into the following companies…

The Junior Company

This company consists of dancers in 3^rd through 6^th grade who will be cast into different dance pieces based on talent, experience and choreographic need.

The Senior Company

This company consists of dancers in 7^th through 12^th grade who will be cast into different dance pieces based on talent, experience and choreographic need.

The Advanced Company

This company consists of dancers in the Advanced Dancers Program.

Requirements and Commitment

         Dancers must be enrolled in at least one technique class for the
          2007-2008 season at the Village Dance Studio. Class requirements are
          as follows…

Junior Company (3^rd - 6^th grade)

Dancers in the junior companies must be enrolled in either Ballet or Jazz & Tap.

Senior Company (7^th – 12^th grade)

Dancers in the Senior Company must be enrolled in Ballet and

a second technique class of either Jazz / Tap or Jazz or

Modern. It is highly recommended that these students take at

least one semester of Dance Conditioning

Advanced Company (high school)

Dancers in the ADP Company must be enrolled in the Advanced Dancer’s Program taking ballet, jazz and dance conditioning.

Dancers must enroll in the Performing Company Class.

For more information on rules and requirements please contact the Director, Melissa Gravely.