D2D Musical Theater Ensembles

Minis, Spark, Ignite, Shine, Illuminate, & Glow









PLACEMENT Audition Required: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)

Commitment/Signing Day: Friday, June 13th, 8-9pm (immediately following the showcase of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive)



 

Requirements for Spark Ensemble

  • Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

  • Ages 6-8

  • Must be enrolled in Spark Musical Theater, Spark Tap or Ballet, and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays PM (time TBA)

  • Must enroll in ONE summer intensive: Musical Theater & Tap (if not able to attend, written request to attend a different intensive must be submitted by email)

  • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

  • REQUIRED performances

    • Whimsical Wonders

      • Photo Day: Saturday, October 18th

      • In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 15th (full cast) & November 22nd (full cast in costume)

      • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

      • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm

      • Cast Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)

    • Recital

      • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA

      • Performance: First weekend in June

  • Optional Community performances

  • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

  • Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)

  • Signing Day: Friday, June 13th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm

  • Costs:

    • Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)

    • Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

    • Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80

    • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (additional $45/month)

  • Parents required to join SLACK app for communication

  • Parent must serve on ONE committee for WW or recital

    Requirements for Ignite Ensemble

    • Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

    • Ages 8-10

    • Must be enrolled in Ignite 2 or 3 Musical Theater and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays (time TBA) PLUS Ignite Ballet, Jazz, or Lyrical (2 technique classes total)

    • Must enroll in ONE summer intensive: Musical Theater & Tap (if not able to attend, written request to attend a different intensive must be submitted by email)

    • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

    • REQUIRED performances

      • Whimsical Wonders

        • Photo Day: Saturday, October 18th

        • In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 15th (full cast) & November 22nd (full cast in costume)

        • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

        • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm

        • Cast Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)

      • Recital

        • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA

        • Performance: First weekend in June

    • Optional Community performances

    • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

    • Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)

    • Signing Day: Friday, June 13th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm

    • Costs:

      • Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)

      • Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

      • Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80

      • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (additional $45/month)

    • Parents required to join SLACK app for communication

    • Parent must serve on ONE committee for WW or recital

      Requirements for Shine Ensemble

    • Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

    • Ages 11-18, Int.

    • Must be enrolled in Shine Musical Theater and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays (time TBA) PLUS Ignite Ballet, Jazz, or Lyrical (2 technique classes total)

    • Must enroll in ONE summer intensive: Musical Theater & Tap (if not able to attend, written request to attend a different intensive must be submitted by email)

    • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

    • REQUIRED performances

      • Whimsical Wonders

        • Photo Day: Saturday, October 18th

        • In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 15th (full cast) & November 22nd (full cast in costume)

        • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

        • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm

        • Cast Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)

      • Recital

        • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA

        • Performance: First weekend in June

    • Optional Community performances

    • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

    • Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)

    • Signing Day: Friday, June 13th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm

    • Costs:

      • Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)

      • Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

      • Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80

      • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (additional $45/month)

    • Parents required to join SLACK app for communication

    • Parent must serve on ONE committee for WW or recital

      Requirements for Illuminate Ensemble

    • Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

    • Ages 11-18, Adv.

    • Must be enrolled in Illuminate Musical Theater and Ensemble rehearsals on Thursdays (time TBA) PLUS Ignite Ballet, Jazz, or Lyrical (2 technique classes total)

    • Must enroll in ONE summer intensive: Musical Theater & Tap (if not able to attend, written request to attend a different intensive must be submitted by email)

    • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

    • REQUIRED performances

      • Whimsical Wonders

        • Photo Day: Saturday, October 18th

        • In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 15th (full cast) & November 22nd (full cast in costume)

        • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

        • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm

        • Cast Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)

      • Recital

        • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA

        • Performance: First weekend in June

    • Optional Community performances

    • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

    • Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)

    • Signing Day: Friday, June 13th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm

    • Costs:

      • Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)

      • Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Ensemble do NOT have to purchase again)

      • Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80

      • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (additional $45/month)

    • Parents required to join SLACK app for communication

    • Parent must serve on ONE committee for WW or recital

      Requirements for Glow Ensemble

    • Commit to FULL season (10 months) AND 2 performances (listed below)

    • Ages 19-99

    • Must be enrolled in Glow Musical Theater & rehearsals on Thursday AM or PM

    • Must enroll in summer Glow classes

    • Allowed 2 absences per semester; no absences one month before performance; if missing more than 2 rehearsals or missing one month before performance, a private lesson with your choreographer will automatically be scheduled and be paid by the family account

    • REQUIRED performances

      • Whimsical Wonders

        • Photo Day: Saturday, October 18th

        • In Studio Rehearsals: Saturday, November 15th (full cast) & November 22nd (full cast in costume)

        • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th (late afternoon/evening)

        • Performances: Friday, December 6th → 3pm & 6:30pm

        • Cast Party: Saturday, December 13th (time TBA)

      • Recital

        • In Studio Rehearsals: Full Team: May on Saturday, dates TBA

        • Performance: First weekend in June

    • Optional Community performances

    • Optional travel for trainings and/or performances

    • Auditions: Saturday, April 5th (afternoon)

    • Signing Day: Friday, June 13th (last day of the Musical Theater/Tap Intensive), 8-9pm

    • Costs:

      • Commitment Fee: $50 (paid upon acceptance into team)

      • Team gear: $110 (required Jacket due May 15th; returning Crew do NOT have to purchase again)

      • Optional team gear: Logo leotard for $80

      • Monthly tuition for class & rehearsal (additional $35/month)

    • Glow members are  required to join SLACK app for communication

    • Glow members must serve on ONE committee for WW or recital



Solos, Duets, & Trios

Solos

  • Invited by choreographers

  • Must be on Crew, Corps, or Ensemble for at least ONE full season with limited absences and demonstrated commitment to improvement of technique and team building

  • Required to be enrolled for the matching style for the FULL season

  • Commits to 2.5 hours of summer private lessons to learn full solo; must be complete by August 1st and ½ hour cleaning session before competition

  • Can choose style & choreographer; song will be chosen by choreographer and edited by the studio. Costume to be determined by choreographer & creative director

  • Commits to Friday rehearsals 2x/month (can choose 1st & 3rd or 2nd & 4th with the opportunity to makeup missed rehearsals) as a class-included with tuition. Can choose the time slot that works best for your family: 4:15pm, 5pm, or 5:45pm.

  • Senior soloists will have the opportunity to perform their solo in ALL recitals

  • Performance Opportunities

    • Christmas Festival Day

      • Afternoon showcase

    • Community performances

    • Business Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

    • Feb. Competition (entry fee of approx. $175 included with your tuition)

  • Cost

    • Choreography Fee: $260/dancer

    • Costume fee: determined by selection

    • Monthly tuition


Duets/Trios

  • Decided by dancers and families. Can be cross-teams/not on the same team

  • Must be on Crew, Corps, or Ensemble for at least ONE full season with limited absences and demonstrated commitment to improvement of technique and team building

  • Required to be enrolled for the matching style for the FULL season

  • Commits to 2.5 hours of summer private lessons to learn full solo; must be complete by August 1st and ½ hour cleaning session before competition

  • Can choose style & choreographer; song will be chosen by choreographer and edited by the studio. Costume to be determined by choreographer & creative director

  • Commits to Friday rehearsals 2x/month (can choose 1st & 3rd or 2nd & 4th with the opportunity to makeup missed rehearsals) as a class-included with tuition. Can choose the time slot that works best for your family: 4:15pm, 5pm, or 5:45pm.

  • Senior duets or trios (all performers must be seniors) will have the opportunity to perform their duet or trio in ALL recitals

  • Performance Opportunities

    • Christmas Festival Day

      • Afternoon showcase

    • Community performances

    • Business Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

    • Feb. Competition (entry fee of approx. $175included with your tuition)

  • Commits to Friday  rehearsals 2x/month (can choose 1st & 3rd or 2nd & 4th with the opportunity to makeup missed rehearsals) as a class-included with tuition. Can choose the time slot that works best for your family: 4:15pm, 5pm, or 5:45pm.

  • Cost

    • Choreography Fee: $390

    • Costume fee: determined by selection

    • Monthly tuition