Darlington Art Center

Darlington Dance Company

2011-2012

The Darlington Dance Company provides performance opportunities for dedicated dancers who are ready to take their commitment to the next level. New dance works will be created using diverse techniques, including modern, ballet, jazz and hip hop. The dancers’ performance quality and love of dance will grow as they discover their creative talents individually and as a team. Performances will be at Darlington and various sites in the community throughout the year.

Artistic Director – Hattie Weselyk
Weekly rehearsals at Darlington Saturdays 9-10:30am  (32 weeks: Sept 10, 2011 – May 12, 2012) plus performances around the community.
Ages 9 & up
$600
Requirements: Company Members must be enrolled in at least one Darlington dance technique class (any 34-week Darlington dance class), and have at least two years of dance experience.

Why should I join?
Joining the Darlington Dance Company will give each student invaluable technical performance experience in a variety of dance forms. It cultivates a sense of camaraderie between students and inspires them to have pride in their creative voices. The Darlington Dance Company was specifically designed to include children ages 9 & up to encourage older students to mentor and serve as good role models to the younger members.

What will be expected of me?

• Dancers accepted into the Company must take a minimum of one technique class per week. Any 34-week Darlington dance class is acceptable.
• Attendance is critical to the success of the Company.   Any dancer that misses two Company classes will NOT be allowed to perform in the following performance.
• Dancers are expected to arrive on time for their classes.
• Required dance attire: leotard or tank top and dance pants; Jazz shoes; Hair pulled back off the face and neck into a pony-tail or bun; No jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belts, etc.)
• In addition to Company tuition, there may be additional costs for performance costuming. This will be kept to a minimum as we will be drawing on costume ideas that may already exist in the dancer’s wardrobes or in our own costume closet.