Performing Company

ALL 2011-2012 Performing Company Results and info can be found at:

IMMEDIATE QUESTIONS should be addressed through email to:

Becca Moore becca@rhythmdancecenter.com or Dani Rosenberg dani@rhythmdancecenter.com

Becca or Dani are the best people to address your questions to. Thank you!

becca@rhythmdancecenter.com or dani@rhythmdancecenter.com

What does it mean to be a member of the Rhythm Dance Center Performing Company?

The Rhythm Dance Center Performing Company is about a lot than more than just steps. It also involves commitment, dedication, passion, hard work, eagerness to learn and a lot of extra effort. And what your child will gain from the experience in Company is priceless—as both a dancer and an individual.

For more than a decade, our Company has competed among some of the nation’s best dance studios, performed for top choreographers, and learned from acclaimed dance instructors. There is virtually no limit to what our members can experience, accomplish and learn as a part of Company if they set their mind to it. The Rhythm Dance Center Performing Company is recognized and well respected throughout the nation and it is an honor to be a part of this prestigious group.

**Attending SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE/CAMP is required of ALL levels of Performing Company. There are no other options or exceptions to this rule. If you cannot attend the specified SUMMER DANCE COMMITMENT you will not be eligible to audition. Please talk to us BEFORE the audition if you have a problem or questions about this policy. The dates are available below as well as on the audition info.

Edge:

Edge is Rhythm Dance Center’s highest-level performing company. These distinguished dancers have outstanding technique, performance quality and style. We pride ourselves on the artistic presentation of our dancers. Edge provides you with both the technical training and the professional network to help you succeed if you wish to pursue a career in the commercial dance industry. More importantly, we provide you with important life skills to help you become a responsible, confident, well rounded and happy adult! Whether you want to pursue a career in the arts or become an entrepreneur, a doctor or an educator, we are here to help you succeed! In-house choreographers include Becca Moore, Dani Rosenberg, Tonya Hughes, Katie Carroll, and Allison Schultz. Past guest choreographers include Bobby Newberry, Brian Friedman, Justin Giles, Joey Dowling, Jaci Royal, Mark Meismer, Chebar Williams, Kevin Maher, Dennis Caspary, Barry Youngblood, Mia Michaels, Chuck Maldonado and Alison Faulk.

In addition to taking top awards at Conventions and Competitions...(NUVO - DJ's PICK, BEST OF JUMP, NYCDA CRITIC'S CHOICE, Faculty Choice at CO DANCE, just to name a few). EDGE also performs locally in Atlanta. MTV Made has shot an episode here at Rhythm Dance Center, and our Senior Edge dancers were featured on MTV's website! EDGE dancers recently performed in the South's largest Christmas parade on Channel 2 and received rave reviews! You may have also read about our Hip Hop program in the Marietta Daily Journal or seen (and heard) Star 94's Super Phat Mikey taking a Hip Hop class with Junior Edge! These dancers constantly have amazing opportunities and are some of the best young dancers in the South!

Dancers are selected through audition only and placed into one of three companies based on age and ability—Junior Edge, Teen Edge and Senior Edge.

Edge dancers will

*Take classes in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Tap , Contemporary, and Musical Theater (Pointe is optional)

*Attend class 2-3 days per week (Juniors) or 3-4 days (Teens and Seniors)

*Work with professional guest teachers and choreographers

*Attend and compete at a minimum of five conventions throughout the Southeast

*Compete in a minimum of two talent competitions throughout the Southeast and one national competition. (Past national competition cities have included Los Angeles, New York City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Myrtle Beach and Ocean City). Regional and National Schedules for 2010-2011 will be announced in September

*Perform locally around Atlanta at various events and festivals

*Have the opportunity to travel to Los Angeles for summer dance study

*Attend a three day Summer Ballet Intensive with Chebar Williams (see dates below)

*Attend a Weekend Workshop with RDC staff (see dates below)

Minimum Estimated Annual Cost for Edge (includes required costumes, convention and competition fees):

Junior Edge: $2200 plus monthly tuition, guest teachers, extra groups and travel expenses

Teen Edge: $2800 plus monthly tuition, guest teachers, extra groups and travel expenses

Senior Edge: $3200 plus monthly tuition, guest teachers, extra groups and travel expenses

**If you are new to Edge, and you would like more info on this, please come to a Q & A session.

Connection:

Connection is a performing and competing company for dancers in third grade and higher. This company is perfect for the focused dancer who wants to excel in dance but also have the flexibility to participate in other activities. Connection is known for its fun, energetic routines full of style and flair. This is an audition-only company with 3 different groups based on age and ability: Junior Connection, Teen Connection and Senior Connection.

Connection classes include Jazz, Ballet and Hip-Hop held two days each week. Members will compete in three Atlanta-area competitions and attend one dance convention during the year. Connection will compete one Jazz and one Hip-Hop routine.

Connection continues to be recognized with outstanding over-all awards at competition!

Minimum Estimated Annual Cost (includes costumes, convention and competition fees): $750 plus monthly tuition

Starlets:

Members of this company are selected through class observation, by invitation only. Occasionally we have 3rd grade dancers that are chosen from the Connection or Edge Audition. Starlets are chosen based on their exceptional coordination, musicality and memorization skills. This performing company for ages 5-8 is a great stepping-stone to Connection or Edge. Starlet classes include Jazz, Ballet and Tap held two days each week. They will also compete in three local talent competitions and attend one dance convention. One week of Summer Dance Camp is also required. The fresh enthusiasm of these little stars light up the stage at every performance!

Minimum Estimated Annual Cost: $750 plus monthly tuition