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Performing Groups

Village Dance Studio Ensemble
The Village Dance Studio Ensemble is a group of selected advanced dancers that have additional performing and dance training opportunities. 

Ensemble Membership Fee

$150.00

Ensemble fee- $150

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2024-2025 Ensemble

Alonna Alt
Alyssa Bagley
Leah Christian
Cate Cody
Sophia Daugherty
Sam Duff
Leah Engebretsen
Beatrice Gist
Lucy Gist
Emily Hansen
Reese Hatcher
Ella Heincker
Grace Isakson
Anna Lin
McKenna Martin
​Jillian Medvescek
Callie Miller
Emilee Miller
Makenzie Munz
Jordan Nelson
Megan Oelofse
Sofia Ozuyener
Vivian Patino
Katelynne Race
Serafina Ranjbar
Claire Rasband
Alina Rentsch
Marin Rose
Audrey Schnitzler
Heidi Stumpf
Zoe Weaver
Mackenzie West
Village Dance Studio Apprentice
The Village Dance Studio Apprentices are a group of selected intermediate dancers that have additional performing opportunities & dance development. 

Apprentice Membership Fee

$100.00

Apprentice fee- $100

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2024-2025 Apprentices

Mia Alessandrini
Curtis Bagley
Hayley Birrer
McKinzie Duerden
Leah Ellegood
Anna Fisher
Clara Gist
Hannah Gormong
Charlotte Hervey
Isla Lehman
Sophie Lin
Natalie Mason
Carisa Miller
Abby Mott
Elle Nguyen
Ian Rentsch
Maddie Satkamp
Lorelei Stumpf
Katelyn Szymanski
​Lilah Welling
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 $150 to be a member of the VDS Ensemble. This fee will cover:
  • August Ensemble Classes (3 weeks of classes just for our Ensemble & Juniors dancers between summer and regular season)
  • Nutcracker rehearsals
  • Nutcracker costume rental fee
  • Nutcracker t-shirt 
  • Ensemble sleepover/party
  • Guest teachers
  • Additional rehearsals and performance opportunities
​Dancers may cover the cost of 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- and second-year assistants receive $50, while those who have assisted for three years or more will receive $100.
 
     All members are required to take two VDS Ballet classes/week during the regular school year as well as other dance style classes. We want our members to be well-rounded dancers who can keep up in ballet technique as well as having a diverse dance background. Consistent 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- Friday June 28th. They are also asked to attend at least half of the Parents 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.
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 notify Apprentice Members when there are performing opportunities and rehearsals. Apprentices are given the opportunity to perform, but are not required if their 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:
  • August Ensemble Classes (3 weeks of classes just for our Ensemble & Apprentice dancer between summer & regular season)
  • Nutcracker rehearsals
  • Nutcracker costume rental fee
  • Nutcracker t-shirt 
  • Additional rehearsals and performance opportunities   
​     Along with taking one VDS Ballet classes/week and an additional class during the regular school year, consistent attendance is important. Apprentice members must call when they must miss or write it on the calendar near the lockers. Above all else, we expect our Apprentice 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 Apprentice parents are expected to attend the MANDATORY Apprentice Parents Meeting- Wednesday June 26th. They are also asked to attend at least 4 of the Parents 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.

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