Lakewood Dance Academy's Student Company
LDA Ensemble
Ensemble is a student performing company for students passionate about dance training and artistry who want to be a part of a team. Ensemble dancers work with guest choreographers, perform in several events throughout the year, attend professional performances, and engage in community outreach.
ensemble 21/22 academy year
Requirements for 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 process or class placement
-Enrollment in 'Ensemble' rehearsal for one hour on Monday 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, production of the Ensemble showcase, guest choreographer, 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 (updates and additions are still being added to the calendar)
Auditions Monday, August 15th 5:00-6:30pm at LDA $10 cash fee
Art Market Saturday, August 27th - Performances at 10:30am and 12pm
Circle Park in the Glens neighborhood
Nutcracker Tea Sunday, December 5th
Ensemble Show Saturday, February 25th Performance at Parsons Theatre
Dinner/Show Field Trip - possibly Paul Taylor March 27th at the Newman Center - TBD
AUDITIONS August 15 5:00-6:30pm
Be prepared to warm up and learn ballet and contemporary dance combinations. You do not need experience in all forms to participate, we are here to teach and support! Students should wear black pants and solid color fitted top or leotard. Bring any dance shoes you own. Audition fee is $10 cash
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