Studio Company Benefits andObligations
Studio Company
Objective-
Provide quality training and performance opportunities to the most dedicated Ballet Caliente Dancerswith the intent of preparing dancers for college and/or dance professionsat a fixed cost.
Description-
A dedicated group of dancers committed to takingBallet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Variations/Repertoire,Hip Hop, Contemporary and Barre Dclasses at their specified level includingadditional master classes and rehearsals. For no additional fee, Studio Company Dancers may take any class at any level they wish.Primarily,Studio Companydancers areconsidered for “Specials” and Solos in the culminating event and other Ballet Caliente performances. On a voluntary basis, they mayrepresent Ballet Caliente at special eventsand other performance opportunities.Studio Company willencourage and support each other in every aspect and gain a “team experience”.
Participation-
Participation is by invitation only and will be reassessed yearly with following criteria taken into consideration:
- Dedicated dancers with strong fundamentals displaying the ideals of Ballet Caliente: Discipline, Dedication, Determination and Devotion.
- Attendance- During school year
- Minimum of seven weeks of Summer dance (classes and/or Summer Intensive Program)
- Attitude
- Work ethic
- Commitment
- Skill level- Dancers displaying strong technique at appropriate level in all disciplines of dance including but not limited to ballet, pointe, modern/contemporary, jazz, and hip hop.
- Flexibility, Strength, Balance and Control.
Commitment-
Due to stresses of balancing schoolwork, social life, and dance commitments, the director has set the following criteria:
- Dancers are obligated to attendall Studio Company classes in addition to all rehearsals for the culminating events (Recital and Performance)and other performance opportunities.
- All absence requests for class and rehearsal MUST be submitted to the Director in advance either by text or email. The Director will decide if the request is excused. Illnesses, special school events, Prom, family obligations, and doctor appointments, are a partial list of absences that would be considered excused. Requests are considered on a case-by case basis and occasional absences for heavy homework days will be allowed.
- Dancers and Parents are asked to sign a “dedication contract” attesting to the level of commitment required.
- Dancers are required to purchase one Studio Company leotard and a logo Jazz top. All other logo wear is optional.
- Failure to meet the commitments of membership will result in counseling. If the problem is not rectified,the dancer will be removed from Studio Company;yet, may continue with regular level classes paying the hourly rate and may be considered for inclusion the following year.
Specials-
Special fees and costumes fees are assessed by role. Each special will incur a costume fee and a choreography/rehearsal fee.