Evolution Performance Company Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in our Evolution Performance Company Program!

Our company program is designed for dancers who are ready to take their training to the next level through additional technique, performance opportunities, and team commitment.

Company participation is a season-long commitment (August–May) and includes:

• Weekly rehearsals

• Required technique classes

• Community performances and competitions

This form helps us learn more about your dancer and determine the best next steps.

Additional Performance Opportunities

All Returning Company Members are eligible to take on a solo, duet or trio in a style to be determined with the company director.

New company members ages 7 & Up are eligible to take on a ballet variation (solo). New company members may audition for the opportunity to take on additional solo, duet or trio opportunities.

Solos, duets and trios will incur additional costs relating to rehearsals (private or semi-private lessons), competition entry fees and costuming.

Commitment & Availability

Dance Company is a season-long commitment (August–May) with an expectation of consistens attendance in technique classes as well as rehearsals. While occasional absences are understood, dancers will be expected to stay within a limited number of absences throughout the season. Full attendance guidelines will be outlined in the Company Agreement.

Placement Days

• Emerge Pre-Company and Étoile Ballet Company are inclusive programs

  • Dancers who meet the age requirements and are ready for the time and financial commitment will be welcomed into the program

  • Within these companies, dancers may be placed into smaller groups (ex: Purple Team, Gold Team) based on factors such as age, experience, and ability

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• Elevate Performance Company is an additional opportunity

  • Placement in this group is not guaranteed

All Company Members will be required to attend our Placement Day in order to allow for the directors to make proper determinations in regards to Company Placement.

Placement Days are tentatively scheduled for Saturday May 30

Program Overview & Acknowledgement

Please review the following information before submitting:

• Company rehearsal time is included in monthly tuition at our standard tuition rates

• Team fees (costumes, team jacket, competition expenses) typically range from $500–$750 per year

• Fundraising opportunities are available. The hope is that these costs can be offset or even fully covered through fundraising.

• Solo/Duet/Variation opportunities require:

  • Bi-weekly private lessons

  • Additional competition entry fees