Junior Performing Company
Junior Performing Company
Our Junior Performing Company, formerly Company Bound, is an accelerated and invitation-only program led by Emily Streit. We crafted this program for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere where they are provided more challenging choreography and technique so that they can be the best they can be.
Junior Performing Company dancers are chosen through their performance in classes, recital observation at the end of each season, and through an audition process conducted in the Spring. This program is most suitable for dancers 6-10 years old.
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Junior Performing Company dancers are required to take two ballet classes and one jazz class per week during the season. Junior Performing Company consists of four levels: Sapphire, Amethyst, Ruby, and Emerald. Dancers are placed according to age.
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In addition to our regular season, Junior Performing Company dancers have summer requirements so that they can keep sharpening their technique and maintain momentum with their training. Summer training also exposes Junior Performing Company dancers to a wider range of dance styles and incredible guest faculty! Dancers are required to take a combination of summer intensives and classes throughout June and July.
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Junior Performing Company dancers are offered special performances opportunities in addition to the annual Spring Recital! Each Junior Performing Company level gets a special role in Rise City Dance’s Holiday Spectacular as well as the Spring Concert. These additional performance opportunities help dancers explore their artistry and improve their stage presence!
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While our Junior Performing Company is not part of our youth company, Rise City Dance, it is a great stepping stone for those dancers who may be interested in our performing company in the future. With the additional training of our Junior Performing Company program, dancers are prepared to join Rise City Dance where they will unlock new dance dreams and be provided with the tools to achieve them!
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Our Junior Performing Company is open to dancers 6-10 years. At the end of every season, we hold a Spring audition open to all dancers within this age range. Recreational level dancers may be invited to audition per teacher recommendation.
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Our Junior Performing Company Team
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Emily Streit
Program Director, Ballet Teacher
“Being a teacher means so much to me. Looking back, I see the love and joy that my teachers gave to me throughout my training. I don't take teaching lightly- I learned so many life skills from dance and want to pass those on to my students as well. \ Each student is an opportunity for me to learn and grow as a teacher, I love to see them make connections and ask questions. ”
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Devin Latham
Ballet Teacher
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Kalyn Hardman
Jazz Teacher
“Teaching gives me them warm and fuzzies. I love seeing joy stretch across a student's face as they take on something new. I love getting to know my students as whole humans and advising them as they advance in this crazy world.”
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Mercy Matthews
Ballet Teacher
