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.

2024/25 Events

Glens + Friends Art Walk

Saturday, September 14 1:00PM and 2:00PM

Glen Creighton Park, 1701 Glen Moor Parkway

Dinner/Show Field Trip 

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Drop off 4:00pm and pick up 10:00pm at Lakewood Dance Academy 

RUBBERBAND dance performance 7:30pm at The Newman Center

Ensemble Holiday Party

Monday, December 9, 2024 6:30pm

Location TBD

Ensemble Showcase 

Saturday, March 1, 2024 6:00pm

Location: Parsons Theatre 1 E. Memorial Pkwy Northglenn, CO 80223