Company, Competition & STAR
AUDITIONS will be held April 25-26
Perform with our COMPANY
Company at DMA is a versatile dance program focused on strong technical training, performance opportunities, and being part of our dance community.
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Company dancers take 4 classes a week (2 Ballet, 1 Jazz & 1 Modern/Contemporary)
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Company dancers participate in our Fall Show, Nutcracker and Spring Recital
COMPANY provides higher level training and additional performance opportunities for dancers who want to dedicate their time to dance.
Our mission is to train well-prepared dancers in both a nurturing and rigorous environment and to provide performance opportunities to develop artistry and confidence. Our goal is to equip students with the tools needed to continue dance in the collegiate or professional world should they so wish. We aim to develop life skills that will benefit students for years beyond their time at the studio. We value community involvement and are committed to finding ways for our dancers to serve others.
Company requires additional time and financial commitments beyond recreational dance classes. Company dancers may have time to pursue other activities, but must attend all required rehearsals and performances.
Be a STAR
DMA's STAR Program is a "pre-company" program for rising 1st-4th graders.
Dancers take 2 classes per week (1 ballet and 1 jazz) and participate in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
The STAR Program is designed for students with prior dance experience that demonstrate the focus and facility to progress at a faster pace. Following the Star Placement class, families will be advised if the Star program or Primary level class would be the best fit for their dancer next season.
Join our COMPETITION TEAM
DMA believes that competitive dance provides the opportunity for growth not only in a dancer's performance, technique, and artistry; but also in their ability to work as a team, take direction, and develop resilience and a strong work ethic.
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Competition dancers take class in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. Older teams have an additional Choreo & Conditioning class.
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Competition dancers participate in our Fall Show (company), Nutcracker (star & company), 4 regional Competitions and Spring Recital.
DMA consistently wins top awards across age categories as well as special awards for concept, choreography, entertainment, and sportsmanship. Artistry, choreography, technique, age-appropriate costuming, music, movement and balanced approach.
Competition requires our highest commitment of time and finances. Only those dancers who are certain that they want to dedicate themselves to competition should audition, so as not to take a spot that could be given to another dancer. Competition dancers must choose dance as a priority over other extracurricular and social activities.
IMPACT TEAMS
Do you have a young dancer who is interested in dipping their toes in the competition world? Check out our new IMPACT teams for grades K-3.
IMPACT dancers will compete 1 routine at 2 regional competitions. Please note that this is a full school-year commitment. No audition is required, but must have previous dance experience.
