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.    We believe in your dreams!

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 both teaching and performing

-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 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 $650/year or $75/month and covers the following expenses: team jacket, two or more 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 ASH convention class fee. Additional costs inlcude hotel and performance fees for ASH. These costs are TBD and we plan to do some fundraising toward these fees. 

Payment options are $325 in August and January or $75 per month August through May. Please contact Julie@lakewooddance.com or (303) 232-2709 with any questions.

Calendar 2023/24 Performances, Events and Conventions

Glens + Friends Art Walk

Saturday, August 26th 10-4pm (LDA performance times TBD)

Glen Creighton Park, 1701 Glen Moor Parkway

Dinner/Show Field Trip 

Saturday, September 23, 2023

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

Martha Graham Dance Company performance 7:30pm at The Newman Center

Ensemble Holiday Party

Monday, December 18, 2023 6:30pm

Location TBD

Ensemble Showcase 

Saturday, February 17th 6:00pm

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

ASH Dance Convention

Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21

Overnight stay at Hilton Denver City Center Saturday night