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 tentative 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.).
The fee for Elite Company is based on the choreographer, event, and costume fees. The price range is sent out with audition information. The final fee will be sent out before the end of the current season. To give you an idea, the fee for dancers this year was $2,400.
Requirements
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- Must be 13 –
18 years old. - Attend and be accepted through our audition in May.
- Must be enrolled in (2) ballet, (1) jazz, and (1) contemporary 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.
- 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 Rusch at company@eastpointedance.com
JUNIOR COMPANY
Rehearsals are on Saturdays from 11:15am-1:15pm. A tentative 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.).
The fee for Junior Company is based on the choreographer, event, and costume fees. The price range is sent out with audition information. 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 $2,000.
Requirements
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- Must be 10 –
15 years old. - Attend and be accepted through our audition in May.
- Must be enrolled in (2) ballet, (1) jazz and (1) lyrical or contemporary 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.
- Must be 10 –
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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, Alyse Keyser at alyse@eastpointedance.com
MINI COMPANY
Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-6:00pm. A tentative 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.).
The fee for Mini Company is based on the choreographer, event, and costume 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 $1,500.
Requirements
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- Must be 8-12 years old.
- Attend and be accepted through our audition in May.
- Must be enrolled in (1) ballet, (1) jazz, and (1) lyrical 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, Gisella McCallion at info@eastpointedance.com
PETITE COMPANY
Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-6:00pm. Petite Company dancers will not have rehearsal every week. A tentative 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.).
The fee for Mini Company is based on the choreographer, event, and costume 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 $1,000.
Requirements
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- Must be 8-12 years old.
- Attend and be accepted through our audition in May.
- Must be enrolled in (1) ballet, and (1) jazz 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 Petite Company Director, Gisella McCallion at info@eastpointedance.com
2024-2025 Performance Schedule:
- September 21st, 2024 – Cheer and Dance Night with New York Mets at Citi Field
- October 6th, 2024 – Dylan Hoffman Family Fun Day at Crawford Park
- December 15th, 2024 – Holiday Performance at Westchester Mall
- January 18th, 2025 – Performing Arts Educators at Carnegie Hall
- January 26th, 2025 – DanceFest at The Palace Theater
- February 8th, 2025 – Dancers Against Cancer at Yorktown Stage
- March 16th, 2025 – DanceWorks at Chappaqua Performing Arts Center
- April 5th, 2025 – Tiny Miracles Fundraiser at SONO Norwalk Mall
Why should you audition for Company?
- It is a great opportunity to learn from new teachers and choreographers, 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 7-9 times a year!
- Opportunities to take master classes in NYC at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway
- It is a great resource for your school’s community service requirements.
- Elite Company has an annual sleepover at EPD!
- We host 2 bake sales during the season at Halloween and Photo Weekend!
- You become closer with the people you dance with, developing friendships that will last a lifetime!
If you have any questions about Company, please email the specific director for your dancer’s age group.