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.

Audition-basedSix levelsSummer training
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A JPC dancer standing tall in class
A young JPC dancer smiling in class
A Junior Performing Company dancer balancing on a stool with one leg extended high

What JPC adds

More training. More time on stage.

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More focus

Multiple classes each week and more challenging technique and choreography, for dancers who are ready for more.

02

Training with care

JPC takes training seriously and keeps the room warm and supportive. It is one path among many, for dancers who want more hours in the studio and on stage.

03

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.

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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!

Bethany O., Google Review
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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.

Chris H., Google Review

Reviews from Neighborhood Ballet families on Google.

A JPC dancer in an arabesque in class
A JPC dancer extending her leg in class
A JPC dancer in a lunge with classmates behind her
Four Junior Performing Company dancers in red and white striped costumes with bows

How JPC works

What to expect.

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Classes each week
Multiple classes, based on level

JPC dancers take multiple classes per week during the season, depending on their level.

Six levels
Opal, Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond

Placement depends on a dancer’s readiness at audition.

Performances
More than the Spring Recital

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
Keep the momentum going

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
Open to dancers in the age range

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
A stepping stone

JPC is a Neighborhood Ballet program. Our most advanced students may go on to perform with Rise City Dance, a separate nonprofit performing company. Every RCD dancer is enrolled in classes here at Neighborhood Ballet. Dancers join RCD by audition, and our teachers may recommend students who are ready to audition. A place is never guaranteed.

A JPC teacher guiding dancers at the barre

Getting started

How to join.

  1. Get noticed or just askTeachers often recommend dancers who may be ready. Any dancer in the age range can audition.
  2. Audition in the springThe audition is open to all dancers in the age range.
  3. Get placedPlacement is decided for the following season and summer.
  4. Ask us anythingQuestions about the audition, levels, or whether JPC fits your family? Send us a note.
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Curious if JPC
is a fit?

Send us a note and we will talk it through with you. No pressure, just a conversation.

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