FULL TIME
Company
Studio 61 Dance Company’s Full-Time Company seeks to truly challenge and inspire dancers who are serious about dance.
This company is designed to create life experience through dance that will set its members up to be exceptional adults.
Our goal is to motivate students to excel not only in dance, but in all aspects of their life.
Designed to dig deep into a dancer's potential
ages 9 -18
This company is designed to endlessly challenge them to find the best version of themselves on a daily basis. It is a tireless cycle that may be exhausting for most but for those fit for this company, it will program them to excel in every aspect of life. This select team will be geared towards conventions and working with outside choreographers.
season commitments
SUMMER
Studio Showcase
3-4 weeks of “Road to Nationals” training leading up to nationals
7-10 days of Nationals out of town
2-3 weeks of mandatory rehearsals for new season pieces
Summer Workshop Master Classes
Season review meeting for all returning dancers
FALL
Training 4 nights a week Monday-Thursday
1-2 mandatory local convention weekends
Rehearsals on Saturdays (roughly 1-2 a month)
3-4 weekends dedicated to learning pieces from choreographers who are flown in by Studio 61
Private Lessons available frequently
Once a month master class opportunities
Mandatory and consistent work at home on strength training, mastering choreography, technique, flexibility, etc.
Recommended additional conventions
WINTER
1 convention/competition weekend out of town
Rehearsals during winter break
Private lessons during winter break
Rehearsal every Saturday for bonus group dancers
Mandatory and consistent self-improvement schedule during winter break
SPRING
2 convention/competition weekends in out-of-town
Mandatory attendance in all classes and rehearsals two weeks prior to competition as part of our “blackout team readiness” policy
Potential Spring Break restrictions dependent on competition schedules and blackout dates
Rehearsal every Saturday for bonus group dancers
Once a month master class opportunity
Mandatory and consistent work at home on strength training, cleaning pieces, technique, flexibility, etc.
Private lessons available on select school days off