Dance Company - Information
2008-2009
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| What is The Dance Company? |
The Dance Company is a group of dedicated,
dynamic and versatile
young people at the Tricia Sloan Dance Center, who enjoy and love the art form of DANCE.
The members of Dance Company take several required classes each
week building a strong technique. At the weekly company rehearsals
new choreography that includes, hip-hop, lyrical, musical theater, etc.,
is taught and then performed throughout the year.
Their ages range from 7-18.
If you love to dance and perform, then you will love
to
be in the TSDC Dance Company. |
| What is the
mission of the Dance Company? |
The mission of the Dance Company is
to have each member...
* fully develop the their dance
techniques & abilities
* acquire the sense of dance and
performing ability
* provide participation in many
dance/theatrical programs
* gain confidence & valuable
experience while working
with
professional performers and choreographers |
| What is the
composition of the Dance Company? |
TSDC Dance Company consists of 5 divisions:
1. Mini
2. Petite
3. Intermediate
4. Junior
5. Senior |
| What are the
requirements in becoming a member? |
- Members are required to take a minimum number of
classes per week. These requirements are based on the division you are in.
(NOTE: When taking 2 or more classes your tuition is discounted.)
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Mini:
(Levels 5-6) |
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Take the following classes each week:
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1
ballet
Plus attend one weekly
Dance Company rehearsal |
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Petite:
(Levels 6-7) |
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Take the following classes each week:
● 1
ballet
●
1 tap
Plus attend one weekly
1 hour Dance Company rehearsal |
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Intermediate: (Levels 8 & 9)
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Take the following classes each week:
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2 Ballets
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1 Modern
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1 Tap
Plus attend one weekly
2 hour Dance Company rehearsal |
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Junior:
(Level 10)
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Take the following classes each week:
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3 Ballets
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1 Modern
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1 Tap
1 of your choice from
the following:
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Jazz Funk
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Lyrical
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Ballet
●
Pointe
Plus attend one weekly
2 hour Dance Company rehearsal. |
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Senior: (Levels 11-12)
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Take the following classes each week:
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3 Ballets
●
1 Modern
●
1 Tap
2 of your choice from
the following:
●
Jazz Funk
●
Lyrical
●
Ballet
●
Pointe
Plus attend one weekly
2 hour Dance Company rehearsal. |
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| What are the
benefits of becoming a member? |
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The opportunity to work with professional guest teachers,
dancers, choreographers, directors and producers.
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Attend
Manhattan
Dance Project
(2 day workshop & performance showcase in
Philadelphia).
2008 dates to be announced
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Featured
performances in annual TSDC Recital
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First consideration
for roles in all TSDC Productions such as Nutcracker.
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Present your dancing talents appearing around the county in
various performances venues and area competitions.
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Gain an everlasting love and appreciation of Dance, one of the
greatest forms of live art.
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Camaraderie and friendships with an outstanding group of
positive, dedicated and disciplined young people.
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Extensive & intensive dance training at extremely
affordable tuition rates.
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| When can you
join? |
- During the Fall enrollment period
- August 5th thru September 15th, 2008
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| How do you join? |
- Anyone interested in joining should speak directly with Tricia
Sloan.
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| What is the cost? |
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| What do you wear? |
Members are required to wear all black dancewear to rehearsals.
Certain rehearsals are set aside when you may wear any color leotard.
These dates will be posted. |
| When are the
rehearsals? |
All company rehearsals are on Saturday
as follows:
●
Minis: 10 AM to 11
AM
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Petites: 11 AM to 12
Noon
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Intermediates: 12 Noon to 2
PM
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Juniors: 1 PM to 3
PM
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Seniors: 1 PM to 3
PM |
| Dance Company
Officers |
Members elect the following officers to lead each company:
- 2 Mini Officers
- 2 Petite Officers
- 2 Intermediate Officers
- 2 Junior Officers
- 2 Senior Officers
From Senior Company
- 1 Secretary
- 1 Treasurer
- 1 Vice President
- 1 President
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2008/09 Appearances |
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Dance Company Spring Show
May or June 2009 - Rowan University
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Manhattan Dance Project Showcase Philadelphia, PA
March 2009
Specific Dates to be Determined
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Riversharks Camden, NJ
Spring 2009
Specific Date to be determined
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Past
Company
Appearances |
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Dance Company Spring Show
May 18, 2008 - Rowan University
June 2, 2007 - Gloucester County College (2 shows)
June 11, 2006 -
Adelphia's Restaurant 12 noon-5 PM
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Manhattan Dance Project Showcase Philadelphia, PA
March 7, 8, 9 2008
March 2, 3, 4 2007
Feb 10, 11, 12, 2006
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Riversharks Baseball Club Camden, NJ
June 2008
May 2007
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Riverwinds West Deptford, NJ
Sunday June 2005
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Pine Hill Country Club
Pine Hill, NJ
Cancer Benefit sponsored by Longaberger Basket Company
Sunday August 21st, 2005
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Miss Gloucester County Scholarship Pageant
Saturday August 20th, 2005 @ Rowan University - Wilson Concert Hall
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Date of Last Revision July 24, 2008 |
