LDA Ensemble

A dance company is like a family. Dancers have a shared bond in their passion for technique, artistry, and performance. They support and make a commitment to one another as a team. They share a common goal. The staff at Lakewood Dance Academy strives to create a nurturing space and motivating atmosphere for dancers working as a team and striving for excellence. 

Ensemble Opportunities

-Dancers work with staff and guest artists in weekly rehearsals

-Training in ballet and a variety of contemporary dance forms

-Production of professional showcase performance

-Community engagement projects

-Field trip to dance performance and dinner

-Workshop and master class opportunities

-Competition/convention opportunity

Requirements and Commitment

-Students are 9-19 years and have previous dance training

-Minimum of one ballet class and one contemporary, jazz, or modern class per week

-Audition and invitation to join Ensemble company

-Enrollment in Ensemble rehearsal Monday evenings, and technique classes. Ensemble dancers     are expected to miss no more than two classes and two rehearsals per semester. 

-Commitment to particiapte in all LDA and Ensemble performances

-Support of peers and respect for staff and faculty

-One weekend event or rehearsal per month on average

Cost and Payment Options

Tuition for Ensemble is $750/year or $75/month, July through April, and covers the following expenses: team jacket, three costumes, production of the Ensemble showcase, choreographers and instructor time outside of class and rehearsal, tickets to a professional show and dinner (field trip), and convention class fee. Additional costs inlcude hotel and performance fees if we attend a convention/showcase. 

Please contact Julie@lakewooddance.com or (303) 232-2709 with any questions.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20)

• LDA will remain open for classes.
• Ensemble rehearsal will be held on this day.

Presidents Day (February 17)

• LDA will be closed for all classes and rehearsals.
• No Ensemble rehearsal on this day.

Makeup Rehearsal for Ensemble

• Saturday, February 1
  • Time: 12:00–2:00 PM

Ensemble Showcase

• Saturday, March 1, 2025
  • Location: Parsons Theatre
  • Time: 6:30 PM

Ensemble Rehearsals for Showcase

• All Cast Rehearsal at LDA
  • Date: Saturday, February 22
  • Time: 12:00–3:30 PM
• Rehearsal at Parsons Theatre
  • Date: Wednesday, February 26
  • Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
  • Note: No Tap or Modern classes at LDA on this day.

• Dates: January 24–26
• Location:
  Motion Dance Center
  2690 E Countyline Road, Suite B
  Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Schedule:

• Friday: 4:30–9:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Tech rehearsal: 5:00–9:00 PM (TBA if this involves our students)
• Sunday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Dancer call: 5:30 PM
  • Performance: 6:30 PM
  • Location: Aspen Academy
    5859 S University Blvd
    Greenwood Village, CO 80121

• Date: April 26, 2025

Participation Details:

• Students interested in choreographing should complete the form by Sunday, January 19.
• Selected choreographers will be notified by January 25 and matched with a mentor teacher.
• Students wishing to perform will be paired with student choreographers.
• Note: Participation is encouraged for Ensemble students but not required.

• Tentative Dates: May 30–31, 2025 (not yet confirmed).