D2D Musical Theater Ensembles

Minis, Spark, Ignite, Shine, Illuminate, & Glow








PLACEMENT Audition Required: Saturday, April 27th (afternoon)

Commitment Day: Saturday, May 11th (afternoon)



 

Requirements for Mini Ensemble

  • Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

  • Ages 4-5

  • Must be enrolled in the Musical Theater/Tap on Friday PM followed by 15 minute rehearsal each week

  • Must enroll in ONE summer camp (dancer’s choice)

  • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

  • REQUIRED performances

    • Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions)

      • Photo Day: Saturday, October 26th

      • In Studio Rehearsal: Saturday, November 23rd

      • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

      • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 10am & 6pm

      • Cast Party: Friday, December 6th → 1pm

    • Recital

      • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: April & May

      • Saturday, May 31st AND Sunday, June 1st

  • Optional Community performances

  • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

  • Auditions: Saturday, April 27th (afternoon)

  • Signing Day: Saturday, May 11th (afternoon)

  • Costs:

    • Commitment Fee: $45 (paid upon acceptance into team)

    • Team gear: $160 (jacket & leotard; posted May 15th & due June 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

    • Christmas Costume Fee ($80; or reuse/purchase used) due Dec. 15th

    • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (additional $30/month)

  • Parents required to join SLACK app for communication

  • Parent must serve on ONE committee for Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions) or recital

Requirements for spark Ensemble

Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

  • Ages 6-7

  • Must be enrolled in Spark Musical Theater, Spark Tap or Ballet, and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays 4-6pm

  • Must enroll in ONE summer intensive, Musical Theater & Tap (if not able to attend, written request to attend a different intensive must be submitted by email)

  • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

  • REQUIRED performances

    • Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions)

      • Photo Day: Saturday, October 26th

      • In Studio Rehearsal: Saturday, November 23rd

      • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

      • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 10am & 6pm

      • Cast Party: Friday, December 6th → 1pm

    • Recital

      • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: April & May

      • Saturday, May 31st AND Sunday, June 1st

  • Optional Community performances

  • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

  • Auditions: Saturday, April 27th (afternoon)

  • Signing Day: Saturday, May 11th (afternoon)

  • Costs:

    • Commitment Fee: $45 (paid upon acceptance into team)

    • Team gear: $160 (jacket & pants; posted May 15th & due June 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

    • Christmas Costume Fee ($80; or reuse/purchase used) due Dec. 15th

    • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal

  • Parents required to join SLACK app for communication

  • Parent must serve on ONE committee for Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions) or recital

Requirements for ignite Ensemble

Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

  • Ages 8-10

  • Must be enrolled in Ignite 2 or 3 Musical Theater, Ignite Ballet or Tap or Lyrical (lyrical class requires attendance on Wednesday), and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays (2 technique classes total)

  • Must enroll in ONE summer intensive, Musical Theater & Tap (if not able to attend, written request to attend a different intensive must be submitted by email)

  • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

  • REQUIRED performances

    • Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions)

      • Photo Day: Saturday, October 26th

      • In Studio Rehearsal: Saturday, November 23rd

      • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

      • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 10am & 6pm

      • Cast Party: Friday, December 6th → 1pm

    • Recital

      • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: April & May

      • Saturday, May 31st AND Sunday, June 1st

  • Optional Community performances

  • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

  • Auditions: Saturday, April 27th (afternoon)

  • Signing Day: Saturday, May 11th (afternoon)

  • Costs:

    • Commitment Fee: $45 (paid upon acceptance into team)

    • Team gear: $160 (jacket & leotard; posted May 15th & due June 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

    • Christmas Costume Fee ($80; or reuse/purchase used) due Dec. 15th

    • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal

  • Parents required to join SLACK app for communication

  • Parent must serve on ONE committee for Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions) or recital

Requirements for SHINE Ensemble

Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

  • Ages 11-18, Int.

  • Must be enrolled in Shine Musical Theater, Shine or Illuminate Ballet or Tap or Lyrical, and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays evenings (2 technique classes total)

  • Must enroll in ONE summer intensive, Musical Theater & Tap (if not able to attend, written request to attend a different intensive must be submitted by email)

  • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

  • REQUIRED performances

    • Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions)

      • Photo Day: Saturday, October 26th

      • In Studio Rehearsal: Saturday, November 23rd

      • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

      • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 10am & 6pm

      • Cast Party: Friday, December 6th → 1pm

    • Recital

      • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: April & May

      • Saturday, May 31st AND Sunday, June 1st

  • Optional Community performances

  • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

  • Auditions: Saturday, April 27th (afternoon)

  • Signing Day: Saturday, May 11th (afternoon)

  • Costs:

    • Commitment Fee: $45 (paid upon acceptance into team)

    • Team gear: $160 (jacket & leotard; posted May 15th & due June 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

    • Christmas Costume Fee ($80; or reuse/purchase used) due Dec. 15th

    • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal

  • Parents required to join SLACK app for communication

  • Parent must serve on ONE committee for Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions) or recital

requirements for illuminate ensemble

Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

  • Ages 11-18, Adv.

  • Must be enrolled in Illuminate Musical Theater, Shine or Illuminate Ballet or Tap or Lyricall, and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays evenings (2 technique classes total)

  • Must enroll in ONE summer intensive, Musical Theater & Tap (if not able to attend, written request to attend a different intensive must be submitted by email)

  • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

  • REQUIRED performances

    • Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions)

      • Photo Day: Saturday, October 26th

      • In Studio Rehearsal: Saturday, November 23rd

      • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

      • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 10am & 6pm

      • Cast Party: Friday, December 6th → 1pm

    • Recital

      • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: April & May

      • Saturday, May 31st AND Sunday, June 1st

  • Auditions: Saturday, April 27th (afternoon)

  • Signing Day: Saturday, May 11th (afternoon)

  • Costs:

    • Commitment Fee: $45 (paid upon acceptance into team)

    • Team gear: $160 (jacket & leotard; posted May 15th & due June 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

    • Christmas Costume Fee ($80; or reuse/purchase used) due Dec. 15th

    • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal

  • Parents required to join SLACK app for communication

  • Parent must serve on ONE committee for Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions) or recital

requirements for glow ensemble

Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

  • Ages 19-99

  • Must be enrolled in Glow Musical Theater & rehearsals on Thursday AM or PM

  • Must enroll in summer Glow classes

  • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

  • REQUIRED dates

    • Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions)

      • Photo Day: Saturday, October 26th

      • In Studio Rehearsal: Saturday, November 23rd

      • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

      • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 10am & 6pm

      • Cast Party: Friday, December 6th → 1pm

    • Recital

      • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: April & May

      • Performances: Saturday, May 31st AND Sunday, June 1st

  • Optional Community performances

  • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

  • Auditions: Saturday, April 27th (afternoon)

  • Signing Day: Saturday, May 11th (afternoon)

  • Costs:

    • Commitment Fee: $45 (paid upon acceptance into team)

    • Team gear: $100 (jacket; posted May 15th & due June 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

    • Christmas Costume Fee (varies depending on reuse; MAX $50)

    • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (additional $30/month)

  • Glow members are  required to join SLACK app for communication

  • Glow members must serve on ONE committee for Whimsical Wonders (Christmas Traditions) or recital


Solos, duets, & trios

Solos

  • Invited by choreographers

  • Must be on Crew, Corps, or Ensemble for at least ONE full season with limited absences and demonstrated commitment to improvement of technique and team building

  • Required to be enrolled for the matching style for the FULL season

  • Commits to 3 hours of summer private lessons to learn full solo; must be complete by August 1st

  • Can choose style & choreographer; song will be chosen by choreographer and edited by the studio. Costume to be determined by choreographer & creative director

  • Commits to Friday rehearsals 2x/month (can choose 1st & 3rd or 2nd & 4th with the opportunity to makeup missed rehearsals) as a class-included with tuition. Can choose the time slot that works best for your family: 4:15pm, 5pm, or 5:45pm.

  • Senior soloists will have the opportunity to perform their solo in ALL recitals

  • Performance Opportunities

    • Christmas Festival Day

      • During the day or evening showcase

    • Community performances

    • Business Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

    • Feb. Competition (entry fee included with your tuition)

  • Cost

    • Choreography Fee: $250/dancer

    • Costume fee: determined by selection

    • Monthly tuition


Duets/Trios

  • Decided by dancers and families. Can be cross-teams/not on the same team

  • Must be on Crew, Corps, or Ensemble for at least ONE full season with limited absences and demonstrated commitment to improvement of technique and team building

  • Required to be enrolled for the matching style for the FULL season

  • Commits to 3 hours of summer private lessons to learn full dance; must be complete by August 1st

  • Can choose style & choreographer; song will be chosen by choreographer and edited by the studio. Costume to be determined by choreographer & creative director

  • Commits to Friday rehearsals 2x/month (can choose 1st & 3rd or 2nd & 4th with the opportunity to makeup missed rehearsals) as a class-included with tuition. Can choose the time slot that works best for your family: 4:15pm, 5pm, or 5:45pm.

  • Senior duets or trios (all performers must be seniors) will have the opportunity to perform their duet or trio in ALL recitals

  • Performance Opportunities

    • Christmas Festival Day

      • During the day or evening showcase

    • Community performances

    • Business Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

    • Feb. Competition (entry fee included with your tuition)

  • Cost

    • Choreography Fee: $375

    • Costume fee: determined by selection

    • Monthly tuition