Dance Company - Requirements

2010-2011

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
being a member of the TSDC Dance Company.

• Members are required to take a minimum number of classes per week.  These requirements are based on your company division.
  
  (NOTE: When taking 2 or more classes your tuition is discounted.) 

  Teeny: (Level 4)

  Take a minimum of 1 class per week       ●  Choice of Ballet/Jazz or Ballet/Lyrical Plus attend weekly 1-hour Company rehearsal on Saturdays 12-1 PM

  Mini: (Levels 5-6)

  Take the following 2 classes each week 1 ballet Plus 1 additional class from a choice of Jazz Funk, Tap, or Ballet Plus attend weekly 1-hour Company rehearsal  Fridays 6:30-7:30 PM

  Petite: (Levels 7)

  Take the following 3 classes each week 1 ballet 1 tap Plus 1 additional class from a choice of Jazz Funk, Tap, Lyrical, or Ballet Plus attend weekly 1-hour Company rehearsal  Fridays 7:30-8:30 PM

  Intermediate: (Levels 8 & 9)

  Take the following 4 classes each week 1 Ballet 1 Tap 2 classes of your choice  Jazz Funk  Lyrical  Ballet Plus attend weekly 1 hour 30 minute rehearsal Saturdays 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  Junior: (Level 10 & 11)

  Take the following 5 classes each week 2 Ballets ** 1 Tap 2 classes of your choice  Contemporary Jazz Funk  Lyrical Pointe  Ballet Plus attend weekly 2 hour rehearsal Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 PM

  Senior: (Levels 12)

  Take the following 6 classes each week 2 Ballets ** 1 Tap 3 classes of your choice  Contemporary Jazz Funk  Lyrical Pointe  Ballet Plus attend weekly 2 hour rehearsal Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 PM

  ** Pointe class does not count as a ballet requirement but can be used as a choice of an additional class requirement

• The opportunity to work with professional guest teachers, dancers, choreographers, directors and producers.

• Attend Manhattan Dance Project
        (2 day workshop & performance showcase in Philadelphia).
         2011 dates to be announced

• Perform in annual Company Showcase at the Pitman Broadway Theater

• Featured performances in annual TSDC Recital

• First consideration for roles in all TSDC Productions such as Nutcracker

• Present your dancing talents appearing around the county in various  performances venues and area competitions.  

• Gain an everlasting love and appreciation of Dance, one of the greatest forms of live art.

• Camaraderie and friendships with an outstanding group of positive, dedicated and disciplined young people.

• Extensive & intensive dance training at extremely affordable tuition rates.

• During the Fall enrollment period 
• July 1st thru September 15th, 2010

• Anyone interested in joining Dance Company can request membership by clicking here

• COMPANY DUES are only  $6 per week

• Click here for more info on company dues

All company rehearsals are as follows:

        ●  Teeny: Saturday 12:00-1:00

        ●  Mini:  Friday 6:30-7:30

        ●  Petite:  Friday 7:30-8:30

        ●  Intermediate:  Saturday 11:30-1:00

        ●  Junior: Saturday 1:00-3:00

        ●  Senior: Saturday 1:00-3:00

Members elect the following officers to lead each company:

• 2 Teeny Officers
• 2 Mini Officers
• 2 Petite Officers
• 2 Intermediate Officers
• 2 Junior Officers
• 2 Senior Officers

From Senior Company

• 1 President
• 1 Vice President
• 1 Secretary
• 1 Treasurer

2010/11 Appearances
& Performances

• Dance Company Spring Show
  May/June 20110 - Broadway Theater of Pitman
  Specific Date to be Determined

• Manhattan Dance Project Showcase   Philadelphia, PA
  March/April 2011
  Specific Dates to be Determined

• Riversharks Pre-Game Performance Camden, NJ
  May/June 2011
  Specific Date to be determined

Past
Company
Appearances

• Dance Company Spring Show
  June 5, 2010 - Broadway Theater of Pitman
  May 31, 2009 - Broadway Theater of Pitman
  May 18, 2008 - Rowan University
  June 2, 2007 - Gloucester County College (2 shows)
  June 11, 2006 - Adelphia's Restaurant  12 noon-5 PM

• Manhattan Dance Project Showcase   Philadelphia, PA
  April  17,18,19 2009
  March 7, 8, 9 2008
  March 2, 3, 4 2007
  Feb 10, 11, 12, 2006

• Riversharks Baseball Club   Camden, NJ
  May 21, 2010
  June 13, 2009
  June 7, 2008
  May 31, 2007

• Riverwinds  Performance West Deptford, NJ
  Sunday June  2005

• Pine Hill Country Club   Pine Hill, NJ
  Cancer Benefit sponsored by Longaberger Basket Company
  Sunday August 21st, 2005

• Miss Gloucester County Scholarship Pageant
  Saturday August 20th, 2005 @ Rowan University - Wilson Concert Hall