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NGDC's Company Team

 

This competitive team includes dancers age 6-18 of all skill levels.  Each dancer will learn the importance of being part of a team, while also growing as a dancer.  Competition season begins as early as October and can run through July (if attending Nationals). 

 

It is a year-long commitment to be a member as training and rehearsals begin in June.  The team averages 4-5 competitions annually with additional competitions available to soloists, duets and trios.

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Many factors are taken into account when choosing our company members.  Maturity, focus, behavior and ability are just a few things that are considered.  Auditions for the team are held annually in May.  Contact the studio for more information regarding auditions.

NGDC's Company Policies & Requirements

 

The below policies are in addition to the standard studio policies.  Failure to meet these policies/requirements may result in probation or termination from the company team.

  • Attendance is required for all classes, rehearsals, competitions and performances.  Any rehearsal conflicts must be approved in advanced.  Additional classes include Summer Intensive (June), Choreography Camp (July) and any scheduled Master classes.

  • Standard company rehearsals are on Tuesdays with an additional weekend rehearsal once a month.  Dancers must wear all black to company rehearsals.

  • Company jackets are to be worn at all competitions/performances and on stage for competition award sessions.

  • All fees (company fees, tuition, costume, competition, etc) must be paid by appropriate deadlines.  Deadlines will be provided in the company packet.

  • The company team will have select fundraisers to assist with competition fees including a Sponsorship program.  These funds can only be used towards competition fees and are not refundable if the dancer leaves the team.

  • Dancers will participate in group dances as selected by the choreographers (not dancer's choice).

  • Solos/Duets/Trios are considered optional.  To be eligible, dancers must take all required classes and have a good attendance record.  All payment deadlines must also be met in order to compete.

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Team Requirements

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All levels are required to attend classes, competitions, conventions as listed below as well as performances for Christmas Jubilee, Parades, Company Showcase and Recital performances.  Please note number of required hours does not equal number of classes as many classes are only 45 minutes.

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Recreational Team (0-3 years experience): will compete as novice/recreational only at 2 competitions and are required a minimum of 3 hours of classes.

  • Required: Company class, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary

  • Optional: Hip Hop, Tumbling

  • Note: for students under 7, Hip Hop and Tap are suggested are replacements for Jazz and Contemporary

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Intermediate Team (3-6 years experience): will compete as intermediate and may be included in some elite dances.  Will compete 4 competitions and 1 convention and are required a minimum of 6 hours of classes.

  • Required: Company class, 2 Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theater/Artistic Expression, Hip Hop

  • Optional: Acro/Tumbling, "level up" classes with approval

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Elite Team (over 6 years experience): will compete as elite only at 4 competitions, 2 conventions and Nationals and are required a minimum of 8 hours of classes.

  • Required: Company class, 2 Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theater/Artistic Expression, Hip Hop

  • Optional: Acro/Tumbling

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