2023-2024 Apprentice & Ensemble Dancers!
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Village Dance Studio Ensemble
The Village Dance Studio Ensemble is a group of selected advanced dancers that have additional performing & dance training opportunities. Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Ensemble Members!
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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:
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. 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 Apprentice
The Village Dance Studio Apprentice is a group of selected intermediate dancers that have additional performing opportunities & dance development. Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Apprentice Members!
Additional Information about being a member of the VDS Apprentices:
Apprentice 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 & Apprentices fundraiser, and be an active dancer at the Village Dance Studio. Attendance is very important for all Apprentice members. The VDS Apprentice rehearsal schedule varies depending on what shows are coming up. Teachers will be notifying Apprentice Members when there are performing opportunities and when the rehearsal will be. Apprentices are given the opportunity to perform, but are not required if schedule does not allow. Being a member of the VDS Apprentices means that you may be asked to be in additional shows and performances. Apprentices 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 Apprentices. This fee will cover:
VDS Apprentice parents are expected to attend the MANDATORY Apprentic 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 Apprentices count on the support of parents to be a successful and meaningful experience for your dancer. |
