Parent Information Packet

1157 North Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
Phone: 847-215-1901
www.reveriedance.com
Artistic Director, Lacey Rust
REVERIE DANCE COMPANY
PARENT INFO PACKET
Company Auditions – Wednesday, August 26th
5-7 yrs old from 5:00-6:00pm
8-11 yrs old from 6:30-7:30pm
12-18 yrs old from 7:45-8:45pm
*dancers interested in auditioning for the 2015/2016 RDC season MUST be enrolled in Summer Ballet & Jumps/Turns classes.
AUDITION CLINICS:
Monday, August 24th & Tuesday, August 25th
5-7 yrs old from 4:15-5:15pm
8-11 yrs old from 5:15-6:15pm
12-18 yrs old from 6:15-7:15pm
$20 per clinic or $35 for both. Please reserve your space!
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Audition Information
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, August 26th between 5:00-9:00 pm.
Dancers should audition with their own age group unless otherwise
instructed. If you are interested in auditioning for RDC, but are unable
to attend the August 26th tryout, please contact the Artistic Director to
arrange for a private evaluation.
Dancers should be prepared to learn and perform combinations in ballet &
jazz. Dancers will also be evaluated on flexibility, turns (pirouettes),
jumps across the floor (jetes) and performance ability.
Though not required, dancers are highly encouraged to attend our Audition
Clinics on Monday, August 24th & Tuesday, August 25th. During the clinics,
dancers will have the opportunity to review dance technique and gain
helpful audition advice. AUDITION BALLET & JAZZ COMBINATIONS WILL NOT BE
TAUGHT UNTIL THE DAY OF THE ACTUAL AUDITION.
Audition Attire:
Dancers should arrive in a black, spaghetti-strap leotard and pink, tan or
black tights with pink ballet shoes and tan slip-on jazz shoes. Please no
shorts, pants or skirts for the audition. Hair should be pulled back
securely in a ballet bun. Dancers will be judged on audition appearance.
Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition
time for check-in and to receive your audition number.
Audition Results:
Dancers will be contacted either by phone or email by Tuesday, September 1st.
Company Auditions – Wednesday, August 26th
5-7 yrs old from 5:00-6:00pm
8-11 yrs old from 6:30-7:30pm
12-18 yrs old from 7:45-8:45pm
AUDITION CLINICS:
Monday, August 24th & Tuesday, August 25th
5-7 yrs old from 4:15-5:15pm
8-11 yrs old from 5:15-6:15pm
12-18 yrs old from 6:15-7:15pm
$20 per clinic or $35 for both. Please reserve your space!
Company Description:
Members of the Reverie Dance Companies (RDC) represent the best of Reverie
Dance Academy. The goal of Reverie Dance Company is to offer our dancers
the opportunity to perform as often as possible throughout the year! In
addition to performing in the annual Showcase Performance in June, RDC
members will perform at Buffalo Grove Days (Labor Day weekend), two to
three Holiday Shows (December), two Conventions/Competitions per year and
one to two additional competitions per year. The exact competition
schedule will not be finalized until late-fall. All performances,
conventions and competitions are mandatory.
Our 2015-2016 RDC Plan includes FOURTEEN Companies:
Level Companies:
Itty-Bitty Company (Ages 5-7)
Petite Company (Ages 6-9)
Mini Company (Ages 7-11)
Junior Company (Ages 9-12)
Intermediate Company (Ages 10-13)
Pre-Teen Company (Ages 11-15)
Teen Company (Ages 13-18)
Senior Company (14+)
Pre-Professional Company (Ages 10-18)
Elective Companies:
*NEW* Mini Musical Theatre Jazz Company (6-11)
Mini Tap Company (6-11)
Tap Company (10-18)
Musical Theatre Jazz Company (10-18)
*NEW* Ballet Company (All Ages)
Dancers and their parents will be asked prior to auditioning which
companies they would like to be considered for. Please note, the age
groupings listed above are subject to change after auditions take place.
Company placement is based primarily on dance technique/ability, not age.
Dancers must participate in a Level Company in order to qualify for an
Elective Company. We also may add or remove groups based on necessity.
Commitment:
RDC members are expected to take their participation in the program
seriously. Dancers with poor class or rehearsal attendance/participation
may be removed from choreography or asked to leave the program at any
time. Added rehearsal fees may apply in order to adjust choreography.
Class Requirements:
Itty-Bitty Company Members – must attend their weekly 1.00 hour rehearsal
and at least one weekly Ballet Technique Class.
Petite Company Members – must attend their weekly 1.25 hour rehearsal, at
least one weekly Ballet Technique Class and a weekly Jumps & Turns class.
Mini, Junior, Intermediate, Pre-Teen, Teen & Senior Company Members – must
attend their weekly 1.25 hour rehearsals (2 rehearsals per week), at least
one weekly Ballet Technique Class, a weekly Jumps & Turns Class and an
elective class (Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Tap or Musical Theatre Jazz).
*please note: the above listed requirements are the bare-minimum. The majority of RDC
dancers attempt to take as many classes as scheduling and family budget will allow.
Pre-Professional Company Members – The Pre-Professional Program is for the
advanced-level performer committed to making dance a part of their future. The
Pre-Pro program will run Monday-Thursday from 4:15pm-7:15pm and will include
daily ballet class, daily jumps/turns class and daily company rehearsal time.
Pre-Pro Company members will be allowed to take an unlimited amount of technique
classes beyond their Pre-Professional requirements at no additional tuition cost
(during the regular school year). Pre-Pro dancers will be on a monthly payment
plan of $575.00 per month (Sept-June), which will include all technique class
tuition fees (this is a 45% discount!!). This does not include costume fees,
competition/convention fees, private lessons, summer rehearsals/classes or
tuition for any siblings in the RDA program. If a Pre-Pro dancer chooses to
participate in any additional Reverie Company, an added rehearsal fee will apply.
Musical Theatre Jazz Company Members – must attend their weekly 1.25 hour
rehearsals (2 rehearsals per week), at least one weekly Ballet Technique
Class, a weekly Jumps & Turns Class and one weekly Jazz or Musical Theatre
Jazz class.
Tap Company Members – must attend their weekly 1.25 hour rehearsals (2
rehearsals per week), at least one weekly Ballet Technique Class, a weekly
Jumps & Turns Class and one weekly Tap class.
Ballet Company Members – must attend their weekly 1.25 hour rehearsals (2
rehearsals per week), at least one weekly Ballet Technique Class, a weekly
Jumps & Turns Class and one weekly elective class.
Mini Musical Theatre Jazz Company Members - must attend their weekly 1.00
hour rehearsal, at least one weekly Ballet Technique Class, a weekly Jumps
& Turns Class and one weekly Jazz or Musical Theatre Jazz class.
Mini Tap Company Members - must attend their weekly 1.00 hour rehearsal,
at least one weekly Ballet Technique Class, a weekly Jumps & Turns Class
and one weekly Tap class.
Tuition / Financial Commitment:
The following is a list of fees you may expect throughout the dance
season. Please note, these fees are not definite, they are approximations
for personal budgeting purposes.
Class Tuition for RDC Members (*includes 10
Company Rehearsal (1.00 hours)
$149
Company Rehearsal (1.25 hours)
$160
*Ballet Technique Class (1.25 hour)
$145
*Turns & Jumps Class (1 hour)
$135
*Jazz or Lyrical Class (1 hour)
$135
Pre-Professional Company (Sept-June) $575
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month (unlimited classes)
*Company dancers and their siblings receive a 10%+ discount on all
technique/elective classes. (Full-priced lessons are $149-$160 per eightweek session.) All pricing is subject to change.
Convention/Competition Fees:
Each convention varies in cost. The average fee for a 2-3 day convention
is $250-$350. RDC attends two conventions per year.
Competition fees vary as well. The average fee is $35-$45 per dancer, per
routine. We typically compete with two-four dances per company, per
competition.
Costume Fees:
Costume fees range between $50-$70 per dance routine. Studio-owned
costumes are rented out to the dancers for no charge. We only ask that
you pay for any necessary alterations and/or dry cleaning services.
Team Uniform:
$200 per dancer (mandatory). This fee includes the company jacket,
earrings and hair piece. This is due at the time of acceptance in to the
company.
Miscellaneous Company Fees:
Other fees may include headshot and group photos, team-bonding activity
fees, showcase tickets, travel/hotel fees for families, etc.
Again, all listed prices are estimates, and are subject to change.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the RDC Financial
Commitment, please contact Lacey Rust, Artistic Director, to discuss your
options. We are happy to help you arrange a payment plan that will fit
your family’s budget.
847-215-1901 or lacey@reveriedance.com