Extracurricular Dances

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (All Dancers)

Regardless of category (solo, duet, trio), all dancers participating in extracurricular dances must:

• Be actively enrolled in at least two weekly studio classes, including one in the genre of the proposed piece

• Maintain consistent attendance, a positive attitude, and uphold studio values

• Represent the studio professionally at all events

• Receive formal approval from the Operations Committee and your chosen choreographer

• Understand that approval is based on eligibility, availability of space, and overall studio readiness

• Submit an Extracurricular Dance Application Form

• Participate in the Studio Showcase (March/April); recital participation is not guaranteed

• Edited music is due to the studio by December 30th, 2025

 

SOLOS

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open only to dancers at a complete Intermediate Level or higher (all dance classes at intermediate level or higher)

• Must have completed a minimum of 3 years of ballet and tap training (tots-level classes excluded)

• Must have participated in group dance or ensemble work during the previous season

Class Requirements (in addition to General Requirements):

• Ballet: Minimum of one weekly class for the entire season (required regardless of solo genre)

• Solo Genre Class: Must be enrolled in the genre of the solo (e.g., contemporary solo = enrolled in contemporary class)

• Technique or Conditioning Class: May be required based on dancer placement and class offering

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DUETS & TRIOS

Eligibility Criteria:

• Available to dancers of any level who have completed at least 3 years of ballet and tap training (tots-level classes included)

• Must have participated in group dance or ensemble work during the previous season

Class Requirements (in addition to General Requirements):

• Ballet: Minimum of one weekly class for the entire season (regardless of genre)

• Genre Class: Must be enrolled in the style of the duet/trio

• Technique or Conditioning Class: May be required depending on dancer groupings and class offering

 

CHOREOGRAPHY & REHEARSALS (All Categories)

• May be choreographed by:

  • Studio instructors

  • Approved outside choreographers

  • Dancers themselves (with Operations Committee/Studio Instructor approval)

• All dancers/families are responsible for scheduling and paying for their own rehearsals

• Studio space use may be requested a maximum of 3 weeks in advance and a minimum of 48 hours in advance and is subject to availability

• Studio classes/makeup classes will take priority for room assignments regardless of scheduled extracurricular dances

 

EXPECTATIONS & CONDUCT (All Categories)

Dancers and families must:

• Attend all required classes and rehearsals

• Exhibit respectful, professional behavior toward staff, dancers, and families

• Uphold the studio’s name and values at all events

• Wear proper attire and arrive prepared and on time

• Serve as positive role models for younger students

Misconduct, excessive absences, or negative behavior by the dancer, parent/guardian, or family members may result in removal of privileges.

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COMPETITIONS & PERFORMANCES

• All events must be approved by the studio

• Dancers/families are responsible for:

  • Entry fees

  • Costumes

  • Choreography/rehearsal expenses

• Studio name must be recognized in the event of a scholarship or high award

 

INSTRUCTORS AND ALUMNI

Alumni and instructors are welcomed and encouraged to participate in recital performances as guest artists. These performances are a celebration of our studio's continued community and legacy and are not subject to the same eligibility or enrollment requirements as student extracurricular dances.

 

PERFORMANCE ORDER & LIMITATIONS

If we receive more extracurricular dance requests than we can accommodate for recital:

1. All approved extracurricular dances will be included in our spring Studio Showcase.

2. Extracurricular dances will be prioritized for recital/performance as follows:

   • Advanced dancers with the greatest number of completed years of dance

   • Remaining approved extracurricular dances by first-come, first-served basis (application date)

 

SUBMISSION PROCESS

• Applications must include:

  • Completed Application Form

  • Choreographer’s signature

  • Song options

  • Genre

• All interest in extracurricular dances must be submitted by November 15th, 2025

• All applications must be physically submitted to the studio payment box.
  We do not accept electronic submissions. Applications can be found on the Studio information billboard or here.

 

REVOCATION OF PRIVILEGES

The studio reserves the right to revoke solo/duet/trio privileges at any time due to:

• Dropping required classes

• Missing scheduled rehearsals without notice

• Behavior or disciplinary issues involving the dancer or their family

• Violation of studio rules or policies