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Overview and Requirements of a Dance Company Member

Dance Company Members have the Opportunity to participate in the following

Extra Performance Opportunities including a Dance Company Highlighted Show & performing for schools
- Fall Semester Show November TBA
- Dance Company Showcase May TBA
- School Showings TBA
Attending Dance Conventions with master teachers from across the country
Guest choreographers in a variety of dance styles
Weekly choreography class with all members of the company
The connection, trust, and increased growth from being part of a dedicated company
Optional: Specialty Dance Photoshoot
Optional: Competing in dance competitions

Class Load

Dance Company members have the opportunity and responsibility of performing in extra specialty performances, participating in dance conventions, master classes, and an optional dance competition. Performing at such a high level requires dancers to consistently be working hard to strengthen their bodies and abilities. In order for dancers to safely contribute to their dance company they are required to be in a minimum of 2 weekly dance classes outside of their dance company choreography class. 1 of these classes needs to be ballet or jazz to upkeep the technical ability required to perform at this level. Attendance of at least 90% needs to be maintained for all classes in order to fully participate in the company. (Makeup classes are available however attendance in assigned classes when possible is critical.)

Company Costs to expect for the full year:

$20 Once a Year Additional Performances Fee
Normal class tuition costs based on the number of classes enrolled in (includes company class, $120 a month for 3 classes, see rates here)
$250 for Step Up Dance Convention
$15 - $30 costume fee per costume (4 costumes per year in addition to technique class costumes, and any additional dances registered for)

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Optional Opportunities & Costs:

Competition and Extra Dances
- Extra Performances
  - Solo $200 (Includes choreography, classes, performing in Dance Company Show)
  - Additional Group Dance $100 (Includes choreography, classes, performing in Dance Company Show)
- Step Up Competition
  - Solo Dance Dance Competition fee & Registration) + $110 Per Solo
  - Group Dance Competition fee & Spacing Rehearsal + $70 Per Group
  - Additional Group or Small Group Piece Competition Fee + $85 Per Duo/Trio
- Aspire
  - Solo Dance Dance Competition fee & Registration) + $130 Per Solo
  - Group Dance Competition fee & Spacing Rehearsal + $90 Per Group
  - Additional Group or Small Group Piece Competition Fee + $50 Per Duo/Trio
Specialty Dance Photoshoot $80 - $100
Dance Company Jackets $50 - $70

Code of Conduct

The Oaks Dance Studio is a place where everyone should feel at home and be ready to learn! We believe in and strive for the following values: Hard Work, Joy, Teamwork, Hope, Passion, Respect, Gratitude, Self Love, Confidence, & Excellence. Dance company members are expected to be a shining example of those values. All dancers will be required to sign the Parent and Dancer Agreement that includes that code of conduct.

Contract

Company students are required to sign a one-year contract in the first week of classes. They must commit to their company from August 18th - May 22nd. A student quitting mid-year dramatically affects the entire group of students and the teachers. It affects the quality of the performances and disrupts the connection of the company. The only acceptable reasons for getting out of your company contract are

1. A serious injury that will require months of rehabilitation and rest.

2. The family moves out of the area.

Parents and students should discuss this together to make sure that both are committed for the entire year. Students who drop out before May 22nd will be required to pay two full months of tuition after they stop coming to class.

For questions or to sign up message Oakley at (801) 361-6700 or email theoaksdance@gmail.com

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