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

-Optional competition/convention 

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 process or class placement 

-Enrollment in 'Ensemble' rehearsal for one hour on Tuesday evenings

-Commitment to classes and support of peers

-One weekend event or rehearsal per month on average

Cost and Payment Options

Tuition for Ensemble is $400/year per student and covers the following expenses: team jacket, costumes and production for the student showcase, guest choreographer, master classes (one each semester), tickets to a professional show and dinner (field trip), and extra rehearsal time. 

Payments may be made in two payment of $200 each semester or $45 per month added to monthly tuition payments. Please contact Julie@lakewooddance.com or (303) 232-2709 with any questions.

Calendar - dates in bold are confirmed, dates not in bold are TBD

Rehearsal Tuesday, August 17th 4:30-7:00pm - ALL Company Members

ArtWalk Rehearsal Saturday, September 4th 11-2pm At Circle Park in the Glens neighborhood. 

ArtWalk Performance Saturday, September 18th 12:00-2:00pm - It's National Dance Day! 

Day of Thanks either Saturday or Sunday November 13th or 14th - A day to give our time, gifts, and a performance to an organization in our community. 

Nutcracker Tea Sunday, December 5th - Students learn Nutcracker dances in class and attend one outside rehearsal.

Ensemble Show Saturday, February 26th Performances at Parsons Theatre

Field Trip Saturday, January 15th - meet at LDA by 4pm. Show is 7:30 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts