A Senior Company dancer is someone who is age 12 or older by October 1st of the current school year.  

Placement on the Senior Company is determined by the teachers discretion. We believe that everyone at this age who has the passion to dance should also have the opportunity to participate in our performance company.  If the performance company is not the right fit for a child we offer several other opportunities to shine.  If we feel that a child is not ready for the performance company we will discuss this with the child’s family and only the child’s family.     

Required Classes

Senior Company dancers will be required to take Ballet technique class for a total of 2 hours per week.All classes are determined by placement and level

Technique Classes - All Senior Company dancers are required to take a technique class they will be “specializing” or competing in.

Elective classes are strongly encouraged.

Elective Classes

Senior Company Dancers can participate in any number or Electives can include:Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Acrodance, Musical Theater Jazz 

Weekly rehearsals

Weekly rehearsals will be 30 - 45 minutes in the selected style of dance which you are specializing in.  This is in addition to your weekly classes.  These rehearsals will take place when there is available studio time. 

Summer Training Requirements

Required for Senior Company members.  Dancers in this company must participate in a summer dance intensive or approved classes in July.

Additional Special Dance Groupings

Senior Company dancers are eligible for additional special dances such as solos, small or large groups, productions etc. If a dancer is interested in special groupings, they must fill out a request form.

Tuition

• Monthly tuition is determined by regular class load and Dance Inspirations tuition rates for the year.

Performance Fee 

• $ 495.00 for the first dance, $430.00 for each additional dance broken into 10 or 12 payments.  This fee includes 1 costume per dance, a pair of performance tights, rehearsal fees, and competition fees.  

Please contact Dance Inspirations for solo, duo and trio fees as they are additional to your Performance Fee.

Parent Preview 

• Typically held in February,this performance gives the dancers a chance to have a dress rehearsal prior to competitions, with a real audience. In addition, it gives you the chance to see all the dances and invite all your family, friends, and neighbors to attend. Tickets will be sold for audience members 

Competitions

• The Senior Company will attend 3 Dance Competitions that will be held in the New England Area.  Competitions will be determined by faculty and a schedule will be announced as soon as possible. 

Elective Performance opportunities 

• Holiday Show
• Spring Fling 
• Convention/workshop - optional 2022/2023

For Tap and Jazz classes, dancers are required to wear the dress code color leotards of Dance Inspirations. For Ballet, PINK tights must be worn as well as all appropriate shoes.  All hair must be worn up and away from their face.

Each dancer is required to purchase a pair of earrings. They cost approximately $13-$15.  They will also need some basic make-up - same as recital requirements 

Optional Performance team warm-ups will be available for purchase.