Performing Company Goals and Requirements: All Members

• To be the best possible dancer as an individual, and as a part of a team.

• To work and co-operate with other dance team members.

• To promote the physical, mental, and spiritual elements of dance in a positive way, and maintain a positive attitude and outlook.

• To develop an inner poise and grace that comes with self-confidence.

• Attend classes and rehearsals regularly, on time and prepared.

• TO HAVE FUN, and express this in your dancing.

Senior Team

Minimum Requirements:

1. Be in Level V-VI or higher in both Ballet and Jazz dance.

2. Be currently enrolled in a minimum of three ballet classes, two jazz classes per week and have danced at Dance Connection for at least two years OR have shown performing ability, have dance training and are currently enrolled at Dance Connection. Enrollment in the senior team class is required.

3. Enrollment in a Tap class is highly encouraged but not required. Team members enrolled in a tap class may be invited to participate in a Tap Performing Team.

4. Maintain a high academic standard as agreed upon by parent, student and dance teacher. Must not get lower than a “C” grade in any class.

5. Set a good example for younger dancers to follow. Exhibit a good attitude, be responsible, respectful, kind, energetic and determined.

Teen Team

Minimum Requirements:

1. Be in Level III-IV-V or higher in Ballet and Jazz Dance.

2. Be currently enrolled in a minimum of two ballet classes, one jazz class and have danced at Dance Connection for at least two years OR have shown performing ability, have dance training and are currently enrolled at Dance Connection. Enrollment in the Teen team class is required.

3. Enrollment in a Tap class is highly encouraged but not required. Team members enrolled in a tap class may be invited to participate in a Tap Performing Team.

4. Maintain a high academic standard as agreed upon by parent, student and dance teacher.

5. Exhibit a good attitude, be responsible, respectful, kind, energetic and determined.

Junior Team

Minimum Requirements:

1. Be in Level II-IV or higher in Ballet and Jazz Dance.

2. Be currently enrolled in a minimum of two ballet classes, one jazz class per week and have danced at Dance Connection for at least one year OR have shown performing ability, have dance training and are currently enrolled at Dance Connection. Enrollment in the Junior team class is required.

3. Enrollment in a Tap class is highly encouraged but not required. Team members enrolled in a tap class may be invited to participate in a Tap Performing Team.

4. Be a good student and work hard to excel in all areas academically.

5. Exhibit a good attitude, be responsible, respectful, kind, energetic and determined

Minimum Requirements:

1. Be in Level I-II-III or higher in Ballet and Jazz Dance.

2. Be currently enrolled in a minimum of one ballet class, one jazz class per week and have danced at Dance Connection for at least one year OR have shown performing ability, have dance training and are currently enrolled at Dance Connection. Enrollment in the Mini team class is required.

3. Enrollment in a Tap class is highly encouraged but not required. Team members enrolled in a tap class may be invited to participate in a Tap Performing Team.

4. Be a good student and work hard to excel in all areas academically.

5. Exhibit a good attitude, be responsible, respectful, kind, energetic and determined.

Dance Connectors (Girls) – Non-Competitive Dance Team

Minimum Requirements:

1. For ages 7 and under: Be currently enrolled in one ballet and/or jazz or combination class and have danced at Dance Connection for at least one year or show performing potential. The class can be a Junior Jazz class or combination class such as Elementary Combination, etc. Enrollment in Primary Ballet or higher is highly recommended if you have not or are not currently enrolled in it.

2. For ages 8-10: Be currently enrolled in a minimum of one ballet class (Ballet I or higher) AND one jazz class (Jazz I and higher) per week and have danced at Dance Connection for at least one year or show performing potential.

3. Enrollment in a Tap class is highly recommended but not required.

4. Be a good student.

Dance Connectors (Boys) – Non-Competitive Dance Team

Minimum Requirements:

1. Be currently enrolled in a Dance Connection class or Ballet I or Jazz I or higher and have danced at Dance Connection for at least one year or show performing potential. Two classes per week (of any style) are highly recommended, especially Ballet and Jazz.

2. Enrollment in a Tap class is highly recommended but not required.

3. Be a good student.