D2D Musical Theater Ensembles
Minis, Spark, Ignite, Shine, Illuminate, & Glow
PLACEMENT Audition Required: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)
Commitment/Signing Day: Friday, June 13th, 8-9pm (immediately following the showcase of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive)
Requirements for Spark Ensemble
Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)
Ages 6-8
Must be enrolled in Spark Musical Theater, Spark Technique, and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays PM (time TBA)
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
Photo Day: Saturday, October 25th
In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 22nd (full cast)
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)
Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm
Cast Watch Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)
Recital
In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA
Performance: First weekend in June
Optional Community performances
Optional travel for trainings and/or performances
Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)
Signing Day: Thursday, June 12th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm
Costs:
Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)
Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)
Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80
Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (monthly tuition with discount)
Parents required to join SLACK app for communication
Parent must serve on ONE committee for WW or recital
Requirements for Ignite Ensemble
Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)
Ages 8-10
Must be enrolled in Spark Musical Theater, Spark Technique, and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays PM (time TBA)
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
Photo Day: Saturday, October 25th
In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 22nd (full cast)
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)
Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm
Cast Watch Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)
Recital
In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA
Performance: First weekend in June
Optional Community performances
Optional travel for trainings and/or performances
Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)
Signing Day: Thursday, June 12th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm
Costs:
Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)
Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)
Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80
Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (monthly tuition with discount)
Parents required to join SLACK app for communication
Parent must serve on ONE committee for WW 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 Spark Musical Theater, Spark Technique, and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays PM (time TBA)
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
Photo Day: Saturday, October 25th
In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 22nd (full cast)
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)
Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm
Cast Watch Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)
Recital
In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA
Performance: First weekend in June
Optional Community performances
Optional travel for trainings and/or performances
Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)
Signing Day: Thursday, June 12th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm
Costs:
Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)
Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)
Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80
Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (monthly tuition with discount)
Parents required to join SLACK app for communication
Parent must serve on ONE committee for WW or recital
Requirements for Illuminate Ensemble
Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)
Ages 12-18, Adv
Must be enrolled in Spark Musical Theater, Spark Technique, and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays PM (time TBA)
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
Photo Day: Saturday, October 25th
In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 22nd (full cast)
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)
Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm
Cast Watch Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)
Recital
In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA
Performance: First weekend in June
Optional Community performances
Optional travel for trainings and/or performances
Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)
Signing Day: Thursday, June 12th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm
Costs:
Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)
Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)
Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80
Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (monthly tuition with discount)
Parents required to join SLACK app for communication
Parent must serve on ONE committee for WW or recital
Requirements for Glow Ensemble
Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)
Ages 19-99
Must be enrolled in Spark Musical Theater, Spark Technique, and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays PM (time TBA)
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
Photo Day: Saturday, October 25th
In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 22nd (full cast)
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)
Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm
Cast Watch Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)
Recital
In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA
Performance: First weekend in June
Optional Community performances
Optional travel for trainings and/or performances
Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)
Signing Day: Thursday, June 12th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm
Costs:
Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)
Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)
Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80
Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (additional $35/month)
Parents required to join SLACK app for communication
Parent must serve on ONE committee for WW 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 2.5 hours of summer private lessons to learn full solo; must be complete by August 1st and ½ hour cleaning session before competition over winter break or in January
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. OR Private lesson option for 2 privates/month.
Senior soloists will have the opportunity to perform their solo in ALL recitals
Performance Opportunities
Christmas Festival Day
Afternoon showcase
Paid DbD birthday party performances
Community performances
Business Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Feb. Competition (entry fee of approx. $180 included with your tuition)
End of season showcase
Cost
Choreography Fee: $260/dancer
Costume fee: determined by selection
Monthly tuition covers bi-weekly rehearsals with limited dancers/dances plus variety of teachers, formulated feedback, scheduled spring photo time, 2 tickets to end of season showcase, competition entry fees/admin/teacher at comp
Private lesson option: $65.50/month for two 30 minute private lessons each month, scheduled based on teacher & studio availability plus $180/dance competition entry fee (must be paid by Aug. 15th). Must schedule spring photos during makeup time.
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 and 45 minute cleaning session before competition
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
Afternoon showcase
Community performances
Business Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Feb. Competition (entry fee of approx. $180/dancer included with your tuition)
End of season showcase
Cost
Choreography Fee: $390
Costume fee: determined by selection
Monthly tuition covers bi-weekly rehearsals with limited dancers/dances plus variety of teachers, formulated feedback, scheduled spring photo time, 2 tickets to end of season showcase, competition entry fees/admin/teacher at comp