THE JLSD COMPANY

What is Company?

Our Company is a competitive dance program that is more than just dance routines and competitions – it’s a platform for students to experience the rewards of their dedication firsthand. It’s a place where they learn the value of teamwork and community, seeing how much stronger they are when they work together. It provides an opportunity to perform on stage and to share their passion, and connect with the audience through movement and emotion.

We offer Part Time and Full Time opportunities for our dancers:

• Our Part Time Program involves a Company class and one technique class.
• Our Full Time Program involves a Company class and three required technique classes (Ballet, Jazz, and AcroDance).

For more information on the JLSD Company, see below or email us at jlsdonline@outlook.com

Why join Company?

Stepping onto the stage is not just about showcasing talent; it’s a moment to shine, to overcome nerves, and to share the joy of dance with an audience. Along the journey, confidence blossoms, friendships flourish, and bonds are strengthened, making the experience of being part of a competitive dance program truly transformative. The experience creates stronger community bonds, and elevates your dancers experience and education overall. We firmly believe that the benefits and life skills these dancers gain through the Company team extend far beyond the world of dance, and prepare them to become hard working and humble young adults.

What are the benefits of Company?

The Company Program focuses on educating young people to strive for their personal best in anything they want to accomplish. We offer young people the opportunity to:

• Participate in physical activity and fitness training that enhances understanding of the value of a healthy mind and body
• Develop confidence when speaking or making a presentation in a public setting
• Discover the results of hard work and determination towards a personal goal
• Gain a sense of organization and balance and in life by learning to manage their commitments to both dance and academics
• Work with mentors who are dedicated to the students’ growth and success inside and outside of the studio
• Enjoy friendships and develop bonds with peers that could last a lifetime
• Gain a sense of belonging to an extended family of fellow dancers, teachers, and parents
• Develop a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts

How do I join Company?

If your dancer is interested in joining the Company, all you have to do is sign up for our “Company Audition Class” in the Parent Portal, or email/call the studio to express your interest.

This audition is FREE and will be structured like a regular dance class, and requires no further commitment until you decide if this type of training is right for you and your dancer. We always say, if you are curious at all about Company, come and try the class, get the information package to review, and you can always decide later. Just because you audition, doesn’t mean you have to accept.

Following the Company audition, dancers will be placed in the program and division that best suits their growth and development. An email will be sent with your “offers” for you to review and you respond with what you would like to accept.

How does Company placement work?

We want every dancer to have the best possible experience, and we strive to place them in the grouping that is deemed best for their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Our Company placements are based on age and skill level. The requirements for each level of the Company Program have been outlined above. Following the Company audition, dancers will be placed in the program and division that best suits their growth and development.

What are Company Extras and the associated expectations?

Company extras are any solos, duets, trios, or select small groups that do not have designated weekly rehearsal times. A Company extra is a privilege and an added responsibility. Dancers must maintain accountability through practicing, thoroughly reviewing choreography, and arriving prepared for rehearsals.

Expectations:

• Dancers should be prepared to be available to learn these routines outside of regular class hours and group rehearsal times (i.e., before/after classes on week nights, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays)
• Rehearsals will not occur on a weekly basis so it is extra important for the dancers to practice and review on their own in between rehearsals with their teacher. Videos of the choreography and music will be provided for the dancers to work with.
• There is a minimum of 6- 8 hours of instruction time. Teachers will provide as much instruction as needed to prepare the dancer(s).
• Dancers need to be registered in the Full Season program of the corresponding style of the extra routine.

Note: Solos/duets/trios and group Company extras will perform at Company Showcase.