Dance Academy of Bellevue
Nashville, TN
DAB Company
DAB Company is an exclusive group of dancers that represent Dance Academy of Bellevue in both the studio and in the Bellevue community. Company members reinstate the DAB core values of creativity, encouragement, teamwork, and community. Company members are taught how to lead and mentor each other as well as their fellow dance peers throughout the studio.
DAB Company is offered to dancers who are enrolled in Preparatory level or higher. Company members take additional technique classes and learn new choreography weekly. This helps build up their strength, stamina, confidence, as well as how to retain and pick up choreography quicker. Company members will have extra performance opportunities throughout the season that include community events, conventions, and recitals.
Company Bootcamp 2021
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To become a DAB Company member each student must attend the Company Bootcamp. The Company Bootcamp is a 2 day intensive where each dancer will take condensed technique classes that include the core 3 techniques including Ballet, Jazz, and Tap as well as bits of Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Improvisation. The instructors will lead a warm up, teach small across the floor combinations, and teach a mini combo for some of the techniques. The dancers will be selected for their company level based off of their performance at the Company Bootcamp. DAB Company levels are Mini, Apprentice, Junior, and Senior.
Company Bootcamp Dates and Times:
Friday, June 11
Ages 13-18
9:00am-2:00pm
this group will need to bring a lunch
Ages 8-18
12:30pm-5:30pm
this group will not need to bring a lunch
Saturday, June 12
Ages 8-18
9:00am-2:00pm
this group will need to bring a lunch
Ages 13-18
12:30pm-5:30pm
this group will not need to bring a lunch
Cost for Company Bootcamp is $90 per dancer.
Sibling discount: $75 after first dancer.
There is a $20 deposit per dancer due at time of registration.
Balance is due by June 4th. Balances can be paid in full or a payment plan can be arranged prior to June 4th.
All deposits go towards the total cost of Company Bootcamp.
Company Dress Code
DAB Company members represent Dance Academy of Bellevue and must be professional at all times and that includes their dress code:
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GIRLS
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black leotard
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black tights, leggings, or booty shorts (must be warn with tights)
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hair pulled back in a bun, pony, or braid(s)
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no jewelry as it causes a distraction and is unsafe
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pink canvas ballet shoes
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black jazz shoes
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black tap shoes
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BOYS
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black t-shirt or tank
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black jazz pants or tights with bike shorts or dance belt underneath
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black ballet shoes
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black tap shoes
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black jazz shoes
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HIP HOP
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black leggings, harem pants, or jazz pants
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black leotard, tank, off the shoulder top, or t-shirt
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sports bras must be black
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hair pulled out of face
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tennis shoes, converse, or combat boots
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black beanie or ball cap (optional)
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no jewelry as it causes a distraction and is unsafe
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Different techniques will be studied every week.
A monthly calendar will be posted so each dancer can plan their shoes and dance wear accordingly.
Company Pricing and Requirements
Company pricing is based on a monthly tuition. This is in addition to the required technique classes. The tuition includes Company technique hours a week (see amount below), 3 guest instructors a season, 2 Company recital costumes, and 3 comp recital tickets. This does not include extra curricular activities like field trips, conventions, picnics, etc. Any extra curricular activities will be an additional cost. However, other means of paying for them (fund raisers) are accepted and encouraged.
Company technique hours:
2 and a half hours for Mini and Apprentice Company members
3 hours for Junior and Senior Company Members
Mini Company Member
$85
Sibling discount for Mini Company Member
$70
Apprentice Company Member
$85
Sibling discount for Apprentice Company Member
$70
Junior Company Member
$100
Sibling Discount for Junior Company Member
$85
Senior Company Member
$100
Sibling Discount for Senior Company Member
$85
The sibling discounts are applied after the first dancer. For example: If one dancer is in Junior Company and the sibling was in Mini Company the monthly tuition would be $170. $100 for Junior Company and $70 for discounted Mini Company Member.
Mini Company members are required to be enrolled in at least an hour and a half of technique classes at the Preparatory Level or above, in addition to their extra 2 and a half hours of Company classes.
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Apprentice Company members are required to be enrolled in at least an hour and a half of technique classes at Level 1 or above, in addition to their extra 2 and a half hours of Company classes.
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Junior and Senior Company members are required to be enrolled in at least 2 and a half hours of technique classes at Level 1 or above, in addition to their extra 3 hours of Company classes.
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Company members are required to attend all company classes throughout the season. There is not a minimum number of absences for the classes. However, if a dancer misses often it is the instructor's discretion to make other arrangements for a performance piece or recital dance.
DAB Company Schedule
Upon registration, DAB Company members will be required to sign a commitment form and turn in to the front desk.
DAB Company Commitment Form
I ________________________, will represent Dance Academy of Bellevue within the studio and outside of the studio.
I will uphold the DAB core values of creativity, encouragement, teamwork, and community.
I will respect my teachers, peers, and myself.
I will uplift, encourage, and treat others as I would like to be treated.
I will commit to working my best in each of my dance classes and will ask for help if I need it.
I will be present physically and mentally in class.
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signature _____________________________
date ________________________