Sac Dance Academy is our pre-professional teen dance company! In addition to performing in our seasonal showcases, the Academy performs at outdoor events, films concept videos and aims to represents the young commercial dance talent in our city. We work with serious young dancers eager to train and grow in a positive, structured environment!
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TEEN PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCE COMPANY
Spring Season, Jan 19 – Mar 29
Registering up to 16 dancers ages 10-17
Director: Reylina Curtis
AUDITIONS – SUNDAY JAN 19, 11AM-1PM at Sac Dance Lab, free to try out! Bring sneakers, water, comfortable clothes, and a positive attitude!
Time Commitment – 4 hours weekly
The spring season runs Jan 19 through Mar 29. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7pm, when dancers train, learn routines and set choreography for shows. All Academy members are expected to be on time for every rehearsal and weekly class and ready to dance!
Pricing
Time Commitment – 4 hours weekly
The spring season will run January 22 through April 26. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5pm-7pm. All Academy members are expected to be on time for every rehearsal and ready to dance! The performances listed below are mandatory for all members.
Pricing
$125/3 weeks ($375 total for 40 hours of instruction over 10 weeks) Sac Dance Academy is designed to propel passionate young dancers on their path toward professional commercial dance by participating in community performances, showcases, media days, and personalized training.
Mandatory Attendance Dates
- Media Day – Jan 23 at 5-5:30pm before rehearsal
- Farmer’s Market Pop Up Dance Party – Feb 15 at 11am at 20th and K Streets
- St Patrick’s Day Parade – March 15 time TBD at Old Sacramento
- Film Night – March 27 – Sac Dance Lab – 6-7pm
- BLOOM Showcase – March 28-29 – two 6pm shows at Sac Dance Lab
It’s also possible we’ll perform at a couple of additional community events/weekend shows. Dates will be shared with incoming members as they become available.
Goals
To create a fun, collaborative and hard-working environment for young dancers to grow, gain experience, develop fun content and make friends! The crew will focus on advanced level dance training, teamwork and community engagement.
Culture
We have a no hierarchy mentality! Although there are directors to lead the group, each dancer should be viewed as equal contributors with a voice. Rehearsals are fast-paced and require energy, stamina and teamwork!
Team Captains
The team captains are dedicated dancers who are granted leadership roles that provide assistance and growth within the team. They are the bridges between the director and Academy members. They help lead warm-ups, communicate with their members for any vital information from their director, and ensure everyone has the resources they need, such as posting rehearsal videos and the ability to assist in cleaning the pieces and providing a fun and safe environment. To be chosen as team captains, they will go through the same audition process as everyone else (learning the audition choreo and performing in smaller groups), followed by an interview process afterward. If you are interested in being a team captain and believe you can be an excellent role model and representation for the group, please communicate with your director.
*You must dance and complete more than one season in Academy to apply for this position.*
Important Notice
We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, or misleading behavior. Everyone is treated fairly and with complete respect. We share a common space with honesty and integrity. Failure to be a member due to these reasons will face consequences. It may lead to discontinuing the season and activities with the team in the future, along with a parent meeting with the director and the studio owner. We are all a dance family in this community, and we should all feel validated respectfully, no matter where we come from. Be reasonable with one another and support each other.