Goodbye Weekend Rehearsals, Hello Weeknights!
We are adjusting our rehearsal plans to better support our dancers and strengthen their confidence, skills, and clarity of movement in company pieces. As part of this shift, we also wanted to create a more structured and consistent schedule that allows dancers to feel more prepared and make steady progress throughout the season.
In the past, most rehearsals were held on weekends, which proved challenging for families and our staff. We also heard concerns from dancers about not always feeling fully prepared. This updated approach is our solution to better support their growth, confidence, and overall experience.
Moving forward, the majority of company rehearsals will take place during the week and will be scheduled to align with your child’s existing class times whenever possible. Dancers will have one or two rehearsal slots per week, each approximately 45 minutes long. Our goal is for each dancer to attend one rehearsal; however, a second may be required* depending on overall company size and the number of pieces in which they are cast. There will be an $80 monthly company fee (September–May) per dancer for this built-in rehearsal time.
This $80/month company fee also includes one mandatory weekend rehearsal per month, with the specific day to be determined. We are aiming for a consistent schedule, such as a “Second Saturday” format, to make planning easier for families. These monthly rehearsals will run from approximately 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
There is no additional fee for dancers who are required to attend more than one weekly rehearsal.