Season start August 12, 2024
APPRENTICE TRAINING Program
Our Apprentice Training Level are designed for serious dance artists who have interest in self expression, and dance as a performance art. Participating dancers ages 16+ will follow our unique syllabus highlighting the technique and theory of dance, which is designed to offer a well-rounded dance education.
Dancers will have the opportunity to take classes with our professional company and perform in various shows throughout the season. Apprentices will participate in our professional company's production of The Nutcracker and the Mouse Queen and are eligible to participate in other professional productions throughout the season. They will also perform in our Academy's Fall Showcase and hold lead roles in the end of year production.
Required classes include, but are not limited to, ballet, modern, jazz, pointe, and choreography. Dancers will also have the opportunity to take master classes in varying genres, dance theory, somatic studies, and dance-conditioning.
Dancers MAY have the opportunity compete for scholarships in the national YAGP competition. These opportunities will by volunteer only, and are never required. Fees for extracurricular activities are NOT included in monthly tuition. Private rates to be scheduled with admin.
Our classes are curriculum-based. Students must participate in every class assigned in order to meet the requirements to stay in these levels.
The Apprentice Training program is by invitation or audition only.
Dancers will have the opportunity to take classes with our professional company and perform in various shows throughout the season. Apprentices will participate in our professional company's production of The Nutcracker and the Mouse Queen and are eligible to participate in other professional productions throughout the season. They will also perform in our Academy's Fall Showcase and hold lead roles in the end of year production.
Required classes include, but are not limited to, ballet, modern, jazz, pointe, and choreography. Dancers will also have the opportunity to take master classes in varying genres, dance theory, somatic studies, and dance-conditioning.
Dancers MAY have the opportunity compete for scholarships in the national YAGP competition. These opportunities will by volunteer only, and are never required. Fees for extracurricular activities are NOT included in monthly tuition. Private rates to be scheduled with admin.
Our classes are curriculum-based. Students must participate in every class assigned in order to meet the requirements to stay in these levels.
The Apprentice Training program is by invitation or audition only.
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IMPORTANT DATES
August 12th: First day of classes September 2nd-4th: Labor Day Weekend-No classes or rehearsals September 30th: SWDT Sherlock Holmes dress rehearsal at MPAC October 1st-2nd: SWDT Sherlock Holmes performance days at MPAC October 17th-19th: Fall Recess-No classes or rehearsals November 8th: Academy's Fall Showcase dress and tech at MPAC November 9th: Academy's Fall Showcase performance day at MPAC November 25th-30th: Thanksgiving Break-No classes or rehearsals December 11th-12th: The Nutcracker and the Mouse Queen tech and dress rehearsals at MPAC December 13th-14th: The Nutcracker and the Mouse Queen performance days at MPAC December 21st-February 1st: Company/Apprentice rest period: No classes or rehearsals (monthly tuition will still be due as scheduled during rest period as it as a break down for the entire season) February 17th: Presidents Day-No classes or rehearsals April 7th-12th: Spring Break-No classes or rehearsals May 24th-26th: Memorial Day Weekend no class or rehearsals May 28th-29th: SWDT Cinderella tech/dress at MPAC May 30th-31st: SWDT Cinderella performance day at MPAC May 25th-27th: Memorial Day Weekend-No classes June 19th: Academy's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Dress Rehearsal @ MPAC (exact times TBD) June 20th: Academy's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz performance day @ MPAC 7 pm June 20th: Last day of season |
SCHEDULE
Tuition: $3300 Aug-Sept or $300 Monthly Mon/Weds/Sat MONDAY: 6:15-7:30 PM Ballet 7:30-9 PM Rehearsals WEDNESDAY: 6:15-7:30 PM Modern 7:30-9 PM Rehearsals SATURDAY: 10:00-11:30 AM Ballet (Pointe emphasis) 11:30 AM-1:30 pm: Rehearsals *Rehearsals will change week to week, and extra rehearsals will be scheduled as needed. *Optional add on classes THURSDAY: 5:15-6:15 PM Beg/Int Pointe (by teacher approval) $35 extra monthly FRIDAY: 2:30 PM-4:15 PM Advanced Pointe/Variations: (Available for dancers wanting an advanced progress track and to perform at YAGP and perform en pointe in productions) (by teacher approval $50 extra monthly) ** Add on both classes for $75 monthly |
Dress Code
We require a specific dress code for each class. We have included links BELOW for you to purchase the items required for each class.
Female
SWDT in BLACK (in preferred style(s) or equivalent: LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 3 LINK 4 LINK 5 LINK 6
Convertible SKIN colored tights and SKIN color Ballet shoes
Black SWDT biker shorts or leggings can be worn for Modern and Jazz over required leotard
Dance Socks: Adult Size Link (can also be bought at local dance store)
Hair in bun, no jewelry: Ballet shoes will be worn for Ballet and barefoot for Modern
Male
White or black SWDT t-shirt
SWDT black sweats or black shorts
White or black ballet shoes
Dance Socks for Jazz: Adult Size Link (can also be purchased at local dance store)
Long hair must be pulled out of face. Ballet shoes will be worn for ballet and barefoot for Modern
SWDT in BLACK (in preferred style(s) or equivalent: LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 3 LINK 4 LINK 5 LINK 6
Convertible SKIN colored tights and SKIN color Ballet shoes
Black SWDT biker shorts or leggings can be worn for Modern and Jazz over required leotard
Dance Socks: Adult Size Link (can also be bought at local dance store)
Hair in bun, no jewelry: Ballet shoes will be worn for Ballet and barefoot for Modern
Male
White or black SWDT t-shirt
SWDT black sweats or black shorts
White or black ballet shoes
Dance Socks for Jazz: Adult Size Link (can also be purchased at local dance store)
Long hair must be pulled out of face. Ballet shoes will be worn for ballet and barefoot for Modern
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WDA Yearly Fees
ALL tuition/fees/monies/registrations paid for any, and all events/camps/classes/workshops/activities are NON-REFUNDABLE
Annual Registration Fee: $35 per family due yearly with first months payment of new season (register before July 15th and registration fee is waived)
All Inclusive Tuition: Take the guesswork out of your monthly budget. Our pricing INCLUDES your costumes & recital fees! (dress code items and performance tickets not included).
Other Fees: Travel and accommodation fees, and YAGP fees will be TBD and are not included in fees above
Family Discount: 2 or more students 10% off monthly tuition (does not apply to registration or performance fees).
WDA 2023-2024 Session: August 12, 2024-June 20, 2025
Annual Registration Fee: $35 per family due yearly with first months payment of new season (register before July 15th and registration fee is waived)
All Inclusive Tuition: Take the guesswork out of your monthly budget. Our pricing INCLUDES your costumes & recital fees! (dress code items and performance tickets not included).
Other Fees: Travel and accommodation fees, and YAGP fees will be TBD and are not included in fees above
Family Discount: 2 or more students 10% off monthly tuition (does not apply to registration or performance fees).
WDA 2023-2024 Session: August 12, 2024-June 20, 2025