The Performing Dance Arts Full-Time Competitive Program is a demanding and rigorous program offering the highest caliber of dance training available today.
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If you are selected to be in a competitive team, this is what to expect:
- Mandatory fall conventions; all company dancers must attend and pay for workshops
- Dancers train on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for a total of 9 – 15 hours depending on company
- In-studio guest workshops; guest teachers may be brought in for extra classes
- In-studio Ballet examinations; if applicable
- In-studio Jazz & Tap examinations; if applicable
- 4 to 5 mandatory competitions in April & May; possibility of a National Competition in July for some students
- Entry fees and choreography fees
- There is no additional charge for the choreography of 4 large groups
- Costume deposits – the first deposit of $500.00 is due by October 1st; the second deposit of $500.00 is due by November 1st; competitive costumers are approximately $150.00 – $350.00 each
- All company dancers will require PDA flight suits and uniforms
- Optional fundraising opportunities available