Rehearsals are on Saturday afternoons, 15 minutes after the conclusion of the final regular scheduled classes. These rehearsals typically run two and a half hours. A detailed schedule is sent out before the audition date so that dancers know what the commitment entails beforehand. The schedule is subject to change based only on company majority conflicts (such as SAT/ACT dates, graduation, etc.). A rough draft of the schedule is distributed during the summer so that the audition date is known and vacations can be planned.
The fee for Elite Company is based on the choreographer, event, and costumes fees. The range is sent out with the second rough draft schedule. The final fee will be sent out before the end of this season. To give you an idea, the fee for dancers this year was $1,300.00
Requirements
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- Must be 13 –
18 years old. - Attend and be accepted through our audition at the beginning of the year.
- Must be enrolled in (2) ballet and (1) other style (lyrical or jazz, ) that you have good standing in.
- Company Technique Class for one semester is required.
- Can commit to the company rehearsal schedule. There will be no unexcused absences. Any scheduling conflicts must be given in written form at the beginning of the year.
- An openness to new styles and techniques. Choreographers may ask for a different technique that you don’t take a class for.
- Must be 13 –
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COMMUNICATION:
Communication will be regularly through email. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Elite Company Director, Brianna Pruchnicki at company@eastpointedance.com
JUNIOR COMPANY 2019-2020
Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings from 9:45-11:45AM. A detailed schedule is sent out before the audition date so that dancers know what the commitment entails beforehand. The schedule is subject to change based only on company majority conflicts (such as vacation dates, graduations, etc.). A rough draft of the schedule is distributed during the summer so that the audition date is known and vacations can be planned.
The fee for Junior Company is based on the choreographer, event, and costumes fees. The range is sent out with the second rough draft schedule. The final fee will be sent out before the end of this season. To give you an idea, the fee for dancers this year is $1,200.00
Requirements
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- Must be 9 –
15 years old. - Attend and be accepted through our audition at the beginning of the year.
- Must be enrolled in (2) ballet and (1) other style (lyrical or jazz, ) that you have good standing in.
- Company Technique Class for one semester is required.
- Can commit to the company rehearsal schedule. There will be no unexcused absences. Any scheduling conflicts must be given in written form at the beginning of the year.
- An openness to new styles and techniques. Choreographers may ask for a different technique that you don’t take a class for.
- Must be 9 –
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COMMUNICATION:
Communication will be regularly through email. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Junior Company Director, Brianna Pruchnicki jrcompany@eastpointedance.com
MINI COMPANY 2019-2020
(photo coming soon)
Rehearsals are on Friday afternoons from 5:00-6:15PM. A detailed schedule is sent out before the audition date so that dancers know what the commitment entails beforehand. The schedule is subject to change based only on company majority conflicts (such as vacation dates, graduations, etc.). A rough draft of the schedule is distributed during the summer so that the audition date is known and vacations can be planned.
The fee for Mini Company is based on the choreographer, event, and costumes fees. The range is sent out with the second rough draft schedule. The final fee will be sent out before the end of this season. To give you an idea, the fee for dancers this year is $900.00
Requirements
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- Must be 8-11 years old.
- Attend and be accepted through our audition at the beginning of the year.
- Must be enrolled in (1) ballet, (1) other style (lyrical or jazz, ), and a turns & jumps class that you have good standing in.
- Can commit to the company rehearsal schedule. There will be no unexcused absences. Any scheduling conflicts must be given in written form at the beginning of the year.
- An openness to new styles and techniques. Choreographers may ask for a different technique that you don’t take a class for.
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COMMUNICATION:
Communication will be regularly through email. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Mini Company Director, Jessica Jhingoor at minicompany@eastpointedance.com
This Year’s Performances Include:
Will Dance for Food – Chappaqua, NY
DRA-
This is a fundraiser for Broadway Care’s -Dancer’s Responding to AIDS. Studios from all over the tri- state area come to raise funds and awareness for not only AIDS research and aid, but for performing artists’ needs such as career transition. The company also puts together a themed basket each year for the raffle. This is fun for both parents and students!
JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Walk-
JDRF One Walk is a walk to raise money to help those living with Type 1 diabetes. This organization provides funding for research to hopefully help cure Type 1 and pushes for an awareness. As Dancers at the walk Company will be fun entertainment, while bringing awareness to T1D.
Westchester Knicks – White Plains, NY
Blythedale Children’s Hospital – Valhalla, NY
Osborne Nursing Home – Rye, NY
So why should you audition for our companies?
- This is a great opportunity to learn from new people, embody new styles, and dance with people you may not normally dance with during the week!
- Depending on the group you are in, you get to perform anywhere from 4-7 times a year!
- We’ve taken a trip into the city to take class at Broadway Dance Center. There students chose from different styles to try out! In the past, we have also had the option of attending Fall for Dance at Carnegie Hall.
- It is a great resource for your school’s community service requirements.
- Elite Company has an amazing bonding sleepover at EPD!
- We run Parents’ Night Out, our annual Bake Sale, and company party.
- You become closer with the people you dance with, developing friendships that will last a lifetime.
If you have any questions about any of our companies, please email the specific director for your dancer’s age. Check under each group.