Junior Performing Company · Generally ages 5 to 10
Focused training, taught with care.
More challenging technique, more ways to perform, and teachers who care.
Junior Performing Company is for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom, with more challenging technique and choreography, in a room that stays warm and supportive.
What families tell us they want
Excellent training. A healthy room.
More focus
Multiple classes each week, with more challenging technique and choreography than a recreational class.
Training with care
JPC takes training seriously and keeps the room warm and supportive. We do not run a competition team.
Room to perform
Special performance opportunities on top of the annual Spring Recital, plus summer training with guest faculty.
What parents say
From Neighborhood Ballet families.
My oldest attended a summer camp 6 years ago as a 4 year old and now she is in the jr company! We love the teachers and the community of Neighborhood Ballet!
No pressure, simply a large amount of support from people who actually care. I consider us lucky to have such a dance school in our neighborhood.
Reviews from Neighborhood Ballet families on Google.
How JPC works
What to expect.
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Classes each week
JPC dancers take multiple classes per week during the season, depending on their level.
Six levels
Dancers are placed according to age and ability.
Performances
JPC dancers are offered special performance opportunities in addition to the annual Spring Recital. Each level also has a special role in Rise City Dance’s Holiday Spectacular and Spring Concert. These extra chances help dancers explore their artistry and build stage presence.
Summer training
JPC dancers have summer requirements so they can keep sharpening technique. Summer also brings a wider range of dance styles and guest faculty.
The audition
Each spring we hold an audition open to all dancers generally ages 5 to 10. Teachers often recommend dancers who may be ready. Placement is decided for the following season and summer. Current JPC dancers audition for placement each season. Placement is not guaranteed and depends on a dancer’s readiness at audition.
What comes after JPC
JPC is a Neighborhood Ballet program and is not part of Rise City Dance, our separate nonprofit youth company. It is a strong foundation for dancers who may be interested in Rise City Dance later. When a dancer is ready, Rise City Dance may invite them to join. An invitation is never guaranteed, and only Rise City Dance decides.
Not sure JPC is the right fit yet? Elementary classes are a great place to start.
See Elementary classes
Getting started
How to join.
- Get noticed or just askTeachers often recommend dancers who may be ready. Any dancer in the age range can audition.
- Audition in the springThe audition is open to all dancers in the age range.
- Get placedPlacement is decided for the following season and summer.
- Ask us anythingQuestions about the audition, levels, or whether JPC fits your family? Send us a note.
Curious if JPC
is a fit?
Send us a note and we will talk it through with you. No pressure, just a conversation.