Sac Dance Academy is our pre-professional teen dance company! In addition to performing in our Spring showcase, 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!
TRIAL REHEARSAL SEPT 5, 5-7PM FREE
Dancers will learn short combinations in hip hop, jazz funk and contemporary at the trial rehearsal. It is free to participate and is 2 hours long. Sign up below for free!
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Sac Dance Lab is looking for the area’s top young dancers to join our pre-professional teen dance company! In addition to performing in our season showcases, Academy performs at local events, creates concept videos and works to represent the young commercial dance talent in our city. Versatile dancers skilled in hip hop, jazz, contemporary and jazz funk are desired. We aim to work with serious young dancers who are eager to train and grow in a positive, structured environment!
Creative Director: Joseph Rata
Casting 9-14 Dancers Ages 10-17
Season Choreographers: TBD
Time Commitment – 8 weeks, 4 hours weekly
This season will run Sept 5 through Oct 28. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5-7pm. All Academy members are expected to be at every rehearsal, on time, in rehearsal black and warm by start time.
Pricing – $199/Season
– 35 hours of training
– Professional media (headshots, bts content, video)
– Fall Showcase on Oct 27-28
Mandatory Season Dates
- Haunted Showcase Weekend Oct 26-28 (film night 10/26 at 6pm, shows 5pm on 10/27 and 10/28)
- Media Day – Sept 7 at 5pm, location TBD
Upon selection at the trial rehearsal, Academy members pay a $99 deposit and the remaining balance of $100 due by Oct 1. Members can also pay the $199 in full at the start of the season. These dues cover wardrobe fees, choreography, studio time, media, training and a shirt. There are no additional fees to participate or perform. Dancers should be available Oct 26-28 for shows and film night.
We’re also planning on performing at a couple of additional weekend shows. Dates will be shared with members as they become available.
Goals
To create a fun, collaborative and hard-working environment for aspiring commercial dancers to grow, gain experience, develop quality content and appeal to the masses. The team will focus on professional-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!