Designed to Dance Company
Designed to Dance Company is the resident company of Dance by Design Studios. There are 2 companies within: "Christmas Traditions" , D2D Performance Team, and D2D Hip Hop Crew.
Christmas Traditions
An optional Christmas show on December 7th at The Brauntex Theatre. The first half of the show is comprised of fun Christmas dances. The second half of the show if a Dancing Nativity. Requirements listed below.
Auditions: THURSDAY, MAY 23RD
6:15-7:00PM 4-8 YEARS OLD
7:00pm-8:00pm ~ 9-18 years old
(age as of Sept. 1, 2019)
Requirements:
~ Dancers must be 4 years old by September 1, 2019
~ Summer-December commitment
~ Summer: at least one class in BOTH summer sessions OR one summer session (Session 2 preferred) and one summer camp
~ Fall: technique class(es) to match the style of CT dance(s)
~ Consistent attendance to technique classes
~ Rehearsals: Saturdays (September 28th - November 16th); 30 minutes of rehearsal PER DANCE between 12:00-3:00pm
~ Only one rehearsal absence allowed
~ Performances: Saturday, November 23rd (CT Tea) & Saturday, December 7th (performance at The Brauntex)
~ One parent for each dancer must serve on a committee
~ Costs: Summer (varies, minimum $140), Rehearsals $75, Costumes $50 (rent Act 1, buy Act 2), Additional Costume $20 (if choose to perform an extra dance in Act One), Deposit $60 (receive in fully December 1st with only one rehearsal absence). TOTAL: $185 due August 1st
D2D Performance Team
An optional performance team. Requirements listed below.
Auditions: THURSDAY, MAY 23RD
Dancers 9-18 ~ 7:00-8:00pm
Requirements for D2D Performance Team:
~ Dancers must be 9 years old by September 1, 2019
~ Summer: Dancers must dance a minimum of 20 hours at the studio (classes, camps, master classes, and workshops) or someplace else
~ Fall: 2 technique classes (one must be musical theatre), Company Class (Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm), and assist Dance for All (Wednesday 6:15-6:45pm)
~ Dancers must consistently attend technique classes and are allowed ONE company class absence per semester
~ Choreography Camp: August 19th-23rd, one day per dance (approx. 3 hours); Dancers will be in at least one dance (company dance) and can fill out Google Form if interested in more dances/different styles
~ Costs: Summer (varies), Choreography Week ($50/dance due August 15th), Costumes ($40 per dance), Fall Tuition (varies, minimum $130/month), Company Wear $150 (new members only)
~ Required performances: Saturday, November 23rd (Christmas Traditions Tea), Saturday, December 7th (performance at The Brauntex), Kinetx Compeition (February), Studio Recital, CRUISE (YES! We’re in the process of lining up performing on a cruise ship going out of Galveston in June 2020)
~ Fundraising: Because of the increasing costs we’re offering the opportunity for dancers to participate in fundraisers. Parents are required to join the fundraising committee in order for their dancers to participate. We have LOTS of fundraising ideas!!