DOKS ELITE DANCE COMPANY

DOKS Dance Company is a performance & competitive squad- a separate entity from our traditional technique classes, composed of talented members. Company members are required to audition yearly, meeting and maintaining guidelines throughout the entire season.

ELITE COMPETITIVE

Elite Competitive dancers will compete 2-3 times a year, participate in 2 showcases, any outside performances, dance conventions, dance workshops, and our yearly studio recital. Our regular season is from August - May (10 months), but you can expect some extensions as we may participate in nationals that are most time during June and July.

Age requirement: 9 & older

ELITE PERFORMANCE

Elite Performance dancers will only participate in 2 showcases, any outside performances, dance workshops and our yearly studio recital. Our regular season is from August - May (10 months).

Ages 6 & older -18

Expectations

Our expectations for company members are very high. We expect all company members to be available for the entire competition season including Nationals. In addition this, they must be in good standing (financially and behavior wise) at the studio, serious about dancing/performing and always ready to meet all requirement pertaining to their contracts (given once accepted).

All company dancers are expected to continue to develop their dance skills, therefore, they are required to take four technique classes during the season - Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop and Acrobatics.

Competitions, Conventions, showcases & Performances

Upon your acceptance into the DOKS Elite Dance Company, the dancer agrees to be available for all shows and events the Company schedules during the entire season. Company rehearsal and performance schedules are subject to change.  

Most performances, dance conventions and competitions that we attend can happen anytime throughout the week. Any performances, competitions, conventions or showcases that fall on the weekend, DOKS Elite Dance Company will only participate in early Friday and Sunday performances. Also, be prepared for weekday conventions or any performance that can occur.

Attendance

It is expected that company members are present at all rehearsals, performances (including showcases) and conventions. All company members must attend all of their regularly scheduled technique classes and scheduled dance rehearsals. Unexcused absences from technique classes will also be included as unexcused absences.

Financial Commitment

Competition fees average approximately $75 - $275 per routine per competition –  Some students are placed in more than one routine. Please plan to participate in two - three competitions that includes a workshop. Workshop fees can average $275 per workshop.
Competition costumes average between $150 - $175 per costume. These fees are over and above the monthly fees paid for tuition. Also, these costumes are in addition to the recital costumes required for all company members. Keep in mind that the competition and costume fees are an estimate and other fees may apply!

Ready to Join

All potential company members must submit an application and meet audition requirements to be considered. Applications and auditions must be submitted during the audition time frame to be considered. Missed audition time frames will result in waiting until the next opening.