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2022-2023 Juniors & Ensemble Dancers!
Village Dance Studio Ensemble
The Village Dance Studio Ensemble is a group of selected advanced dancers that have additional performing & dance training opportunities. 
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Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Ensemble Members!​
Alyssa Bagley
Lilly Bass
Madeline Callahan
Izzy Casciani
Cate Cody
Reagan Coussens
Sophia Daugherty
Ellie Engebretsen
Leah Engebretsen
Lucy Gist
Reese Hatcher
Grace Isakson
McKenna Martin
​Jillian Medvescek

Noelle Michael

Emilee Miller
Leah Murray
Megan Oelofse
Maya Olivares

Vivian Patino
Emma Phipps

Ryleigh Pollard
Katelynne Race
Alina Rentsch
Audrey Schnitzler
Sapna Srinivasan
Meredith Stehr
Danny Stumpf

Heidi Stumpf
Zoe Weaver
Additional Information about being a member of the VDS Ensemble: 
    Ensemble members are strongly encouraged to attend the Premier Dance Workshop in the summer, take two VDS ballet classes each week, participate in the annual Ensemble fundraiser, and be an active dancer at the Village Dance Studio. Attendance is very important for all Ensemble members.
    The VDS Ensemble rehearsal schedule varies depending on what shows are coming up. Some of the choreography may be taught in class, but actually putting the dances together will be outside of regular class time. 
    Being a member of the VDS Ensemble means that you may be asked to be in additional shows and performances, but not everyone will be asked to be in every show and you do not have to be in every show if your schedule does not allow. Ensemble members are given performing opportunities, but if your schedule doesn’t allow you to rehearse a certain dance, then you may not be able to be in that performance.
   There is a yearly fee of $125 to be a member of the VDS Ensemble. This fee will cover:
  • August Ensemble Classes (3-weeks of classes just for our Ensemble & Juniors dancer between Summer & regular season begins)
  • Nutcracker Rehearsals
  • Nutcracker costume rental fee
  • Nutcracker T-shirt 
  • Ensemble Sleepover/Party
  • Guest Teachers
  • Additional rehearsals & performance opportunities
​Dancers may pay for this fee themselves by being an assistant for a younger class. Assistant schedules/selections are based on a first-come, first-serve system in order of age/experience. Ensemble members receive class selection priority. First & second year assistants receive $50, while those who have assisted for three years or more will receive $100.
 
     All members are required to take 2 VDS Ballet classes/week during the regular school year as well as other dance styles. We want our members to be well-rounded dancers who can keep up in ballet technique as well as having a diverse dance background. Good attendance in classes is required. Ensemble members must call when they must miss or write it on the calendar near the lockers. Above all else, we expect our Ensemble members to be respectful, have a positive attitude, give their best effort each day, and represent VDS as role models to those around them.
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    VDS Ensemble parents are expected to attend the MANDATORY Ensemble Parents Meeting- Saturday, June 4th. They are also asked to attend at least half of the Parent’s Council meetings held once/month during the regular school year. Additional expectations include: helping with the annual fundraiser, providing snacks/meals on long rehearsal days, helping organize costumes, setup & tear down of performance sets, etc. We hope that veteran parents are able to help as a chairman of a committee, chaperone the Ensemble trip, plan a group outing or two, and more. Just like other sports, teams, or groups that your child is involved with the VDS Ensemble counts on the support of parents to be a successful and meaningful experience for your dancer.
Village Dance Studio Juniors
The Village Dance Studio Juniors is a new group of selected intermediate dancers that have additional performing opportunities & dance development. 
​Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Juniors Members!

Alonna Alt
Leah Christian
Callie Miller
Sofia Ozuyener
Serafina Ranjbar
Claire Rasband
Natalie Sim
Samantha Duff
Beatrice Gist
Vivian Keiper
Anna Lin
​Marin Rose
Additional Information about being a member of the VDS Juniors: 
    Junior members are strongly encouraged to attend the Jr. Premier Dance Workshop in the summer, take one VDS ballet classes each week during the school year plus at least 1 additional class (jazz, modern, ballet, etc), assist with the Ensemble & Juniors fundraiser, and be an active dancer at the Village Dance Studio. Attendance is very important for all Junior members.
​    The VDS Juniors rehearsal schedule varies depending on what shows are coming up. Teachers will be notifying Junior Members when there are performing opportunities and when the rehearsal will be. Juniors are giving the opportunity to perform, but are not required if schedule does not allow. 
    Being a member of the VDS Juniors means that you may be asked to be in additional shows and performances. Juniors will be given additional performing opportunities, but not in every show the Ensemble Members are in.
    There is a yearly fee of $100 to be a member of the VDS Juniors. This fee will cover:
  • August Ensemble Classes (3-weeks of classes just for our Ensemble & Juniors dancer between Summer & regular season begins)
  • Nutcracker Rehearsals
  • Nutcracker costume rental fee
  • Nutcracker T-shirt 
  • Additional rehearsals & performance opportunities   
​     Along with taking 1 VDS Ballet classes/week and an additional class during the regular school year, good attendance is important. Junior members must call when they must miss or write it on the calendar near the lockers. Above all else, we expect our Junior members to be respectful, have a positive attitude, give their best effort each day, and represent VDS as role models to those around them.
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    VDS Junior parents are expected to attend the MANDATORY Junior Parents Meeting- Saturday, June 4th. They are also asked to attend at least 4 of the Parent’s Council meetings held once/month during the regular school year. Additional expectations include: helping with the annual fundraiser, providing snacks/meals on long rehearsal days, helping organize costumes, chaperone outings, and more. Just like other sports, teams, or groups that your child is involved with the VDS Juniors' count on the support of parents to be a successful and meaningful experience for your dancer.

Ensemble/Juniors Membership Fee

$1.00

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ENSEMBLE $125

JUNIORS $100

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6290 Central Blvd, Whitestown, IN 46075    |    317.769.2223    |    Info@VillageDanceStudio.com


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