DC Dance LA Company

DC Dance LA Company

DC Dance LA has Performance Companies and Competition Teams for all ages. Auditions for teams are held in June and August. Performance Companies participate in our annual Nutcracker, community performances, End of the Year Recital and at least one competition/convention. Competition teams attend various competitions and conventions throughout the season, including Hollywood Vibe, Hall of Fame, West Coast Dance Explosion, Nuvo, 24/Seven and The Dance Awards.  Being a part of the DC Company or Competition Team requires a high level of commitment, discipline and intentional practice, yet for those truly passionate about dance, it's one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences with friendships that last a lifetime.

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Dance Requirements

Kid Company I & II

This Company is designed to introduce dancers to the more serious fundamentals of being part of a dance company. Students will learn the basics of being part of a team, learning choreography, dance ethics and technique. There will also be extra community performances, conventions and competition opportunities during the year. 		 Minimum Class Requirements
  • 2-3 Ballet classes
  • 2-3 Jazz classes
  • Company Rehearsal
  • Hip Hop, Conditioning, tap classes encouraged
  • 5-10 hrs of dance per week

    Intermediate Company 
    Junior I & II Company 

    Increased study of classical ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary dance. Students continue to build on the fundamentals of being part of a dance company with continued emphasis on learning challenging choreography in all genres and perfecting technique through conditioning. 
    Students will be constantly pushed to reach their potential. Proper dance etiquette and attendance is expected and strongly encouraged. 
    Minimum Class Requirements
    • 4 Ballet classes
    • 1-2 Pointe/Pre-Pointe classes
    • 4 Jazz/Lyrical/
    • Contemporary classes
    • Company Rehearsal
    • Hip Hop, Conditioning, tap classes encouraged
    • 4 ballet classes must be taken to participate in pointe
    • 10-15 hrs of dance per week

      Elevate Trainee*

      Increased and intensive study of classical ballet, jazz, modern and contemporary dance.Trainees are asked to expand their horizons and knowledge as a dancer, performer and artist. Students will develop knowledge, understanding and skills about dance as an art form through dance performance, dance composition (creating and structuring movement to communicate ideas) and dance appreciation. Proper dance etiquette is expected and strongly enforced.
      *by invitation only

      		 Company requirements must be met, plus Elevate technique/ ballet and Elevate weekly meeting.

      Teen & Senior Companies 

      Increased and Intensive study in classical ballet, jazz, contemporary & modern dance. Students will be constantly pushed to reach their potential. Dancers in the company are expected to exhibit their commitment to dance and make classes and rehearsals a priority. Dancers are requested to keep an open mind and to be mature enough for the subject matter that is expressed through movement in choreography.

      		 Minimum Class Requirements
      • 4 Ballet classes
      • 1-2 Pointe classes
      • 4 Jazz/ Lyrical/ Contemporary/Modern classes
      • Company Rehearsal
      • Hip Hop, conditioning  classes encouraged
      • 4 ballet classes must be taken to participate in pointe
      • 12-16 hrs of dance per week

        DCC ELEVATE* 

        DCC ELEVATE dancers are instructed in a professional environment. They are constantly pushed to reach their potential and are dedicated to the art of dance. Pointe, Classical Ballet Variations, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical Jazz are intensely studied. Dancers in this program exhibit an extraordinary commitment to dance and make every required class and rehearsals a priority. Dancers are requested to keep and open mind and to be mature enough for the subject matter that is expressed through movement in choreography. 
        *by invitation only

        		 Company requirements must be met, plus Elevate technique/ ballet and Elevate weekly meeting.

        **TEAMS

        Teams are by invitation only. Teams are offered to more serious dancers in addition to Company. Team members are required to attend more weekly technique classes on top of company required classes. 

        ** APPRENTICE  and UNDERSTUDY PROGRAMS

        We understand that not everything is black & white, therefore, we have developed an apprentice/ understudy program. This program is designed for students that we consider to be "in between" levels. If selected to be an apprentice or understudy, dancers are required to participate in designated company technique classes and rehearsal and learn all company choreography. Apprentices will need to attend all classes in the assigned apprentice company as well. 

        ** ENSEMBLE 

        Offered to dancers that are a part of Senior Company but are not able to meet ALL of the minimum number of required classes per week due to school requirements for graduation or  recovering from a significant injury. Class requirements will be determined for each individual dancer on a case-by-case basis with the director.  These company members are still a part of our Senior level companies but will perform at the discretion of the director and do not participate in Competitions. Conventions are optional.