Question 1

How do I audition for the company?

Accepted Answer

AUDITION VIA VIDEO SUBMISSION (Accepting video sumissions for the 2020-21 season NOW!)   To audition via video submission, click the link below and fill out the form:  https://forms.gle/wvZY1rBvsyA3gqd97   We will notify you within 48 hours of receiving your submission. If accepted, you will need to submit a $25.00 non-refundable good faith deposit within 24 hours of getting our decision. Once you have submitted your payment, we will provide you with addiitonal information on how to move forward.   AUDITION IN PERSON   In-person evaluations can be scheduled between June 1 and August 31. Please email us at companyonedance@gmail.com to set up an audition!   We will notify you of our decision within 48 hours of your audition. If accepted, you will need to submit a $25.00 non-refundable good faith deposit within 24 hours of getting our decision. Once you have submitted your payment, we will provide you with addiitonal information on how to move forward.

Question 2

Am I too young/old to be on the company?

Accepted Answer

Dancers ages 7-18 can audition to become a member of the company.

Question 3

How many hours per week am I expected to train?

Accepted Answer

Company members train 10+ hours per week. Those hours will be distributed amongst 3-4 days. Most rehearsals and choreography sessions are held on weekends (Fri-Sun). Rehearsal schedules are posted at least one week in advance of rehearsals.

Question 4

​What styles of dance will I study in this program?

Accepted Answer

Company members train in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and musical theatre! We believe versatility is the foundation of a fruitful performance career, and broadens a dancer’s capacity for self-expression.

Question 5

​What events can I look forward to as a company member?

Accepted Answer

MANY! In addition to CANVAS (our summer intensive), BALANCE (our 3-day winter ballet intensive) and The Musical Theatre Experience (our spring theatre arts intensive), we host fun team-building events, our seminal and innovative annual Spring Concert and our annual SPIRIT WEEK as a pre-1st comp ritual!

Question 6

Does the company perform?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Regional and national events are mandatory for company members. Dancers are also offered opportunities to perform in dance fesitvals, choreography showcases, etc.

Question 7

What about solo/duet/trio opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Company members will have opportunities to learn and perform solos/duets/trios at the approval of the directors.

Question 8

Do I have to train during the summer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please! Company members are required to participate in TECH-WEEK (an in-studio technique based bootcamp) in July unless they participate in a remote, director-approved summer program that overlaps with our summer training. All company members are also required to attend our week-long summer intensive, CANVAS!

Question 9

How much is tuition/choreography fees/etc.?

Accepted Answer

Please email us at companyonedance@gmail.com for questions about finances. We offer scholarships (through our summer intensive program, CANVAS), multi-family discounts and tuition payment plans!

Pre-professional Program + Company