Season three details!!!!

Allright! Season three details are up! Lets start with a brief overview of some of the most important aspects and changes for the season. First and formost, if you aren't familiar with TDC, it's mission and it's style, visit the MISSION link in the menu for a preface, and browse around our site!!! Also, check out our promo video for season two (rehearsal clips) to get an idea about style and level of difficulty.

INFO:

TDC is owned and directed by Nicole Klingler and Amanda McGavin. It is a non-profit organization that is NOT affiliated or connected with any specific studio or school, but is SPONSORED by a few studios, as well as many other local business (all studios and businesses are elligible for sponsorship). The goal for TDC is to collaborate all the amazing talent coming out of the different dance schools in the Eastern Idaho area and put that diverse talent together in ONE large city company for the general public to support and enjoy.

The Dance Collaborative takes full and part time adult members, 18 and older, and teen apprentices aged 16-18 through an impartially judged audition process. Choreography and rehearsal begin the end of August, and the season runs through the end of May.

TDC is FREE to its members! They donate their time and talent, and in return are able to be a part of a professional level company, work with professional choreographers, gain training and experinece, be a part of professional shows, serve in their community, and network and dance with other professional companies and choreographers. Apprentices benefit by having an impressive background for college applications and dance scholarship apps, and members benefit by gaining experience for their dance resumes as well as growing personally as a dancer. Season three is the first year members will not have ANY type of due to pay. We ask that members spend time working with local business to gain sponsors for the company and work collectively at fundraisers to KEEP the company free. We opperate solely on fundraising, donations, sponsors and grants.

After their first year, members have the opportunity to submit choreography for consideration, and many of our current members have already had their own pieces of choreography showcased in our full length professional shows.

Apprentices and members are required to train twice weekly at a local dance school to keep up on strength and technique. If you are not currently enrolled at a school, TDC may collectively set up classes at a reputable ballet school for company technique class (aside from rehearsals). TDC does not cover the cost of your mandatory training outside of the company. That is the dancers financial responsibilty. If you ARE currently enrolled with a specific school or studio, keep in mind that this is an opportunity to showcase the talent coming out of that school, as your affiliated school will be listed in your bio on all our web and social media, as well as programming throughout the year! If you are proud of where you come from, here is your chance to show our area why your school is fabulous!!!!!

TIME COMMITMENT:

Members of TDC can choose full or part time membership:

Full being twice weekly rehearsals (typcially held two evenings during the week, 8:00-9:30/10:00) and one Saturday a month for 2-3 hours. (as well as your current training at the dance school of your choice)

Members may choose to be part time due to busy school schedule or family commitments. Part time membership entails one day of rehearsal a week, one saturday a month, and your current (minimum 2 days) training at the dance school of your choice. Part time members will only be cast in the pieces being rehearsed on their specific day.

Apprentices will be cast in approx. 2 full cast pieces and will only be required to attend rehearsals in which their pieces are being rehearsed, and are also required to keep training at the studio or dance school of their choice. Their workload is less because they are also still finishing up High School :-)

COSTUMING:

All costuming is covered by TDC and is kept in a company costume closet for future company use. The ONLY personal costs associated with costuming would be required basics such as tights, leotards, shoes and makeup.

OTHER FUN TID BITS:

The Dance Collaborative's marketing materials are professional and top of the line, as is the image we choose to portray to the public. Also, during the season dancers are a part of fun things like:

-photoshoots, location shoots, and modeling opportunities

-guest performing for other professional companies

-company workshops and quest choreographers and instructors

-working with professional makeup artists and hairstylists

-interviewing with local newpapers and news stations

- and dance in featured pieces at community and civic events
- and of course 1-2 full length professional shows per season

-ALSO, stay tuned for our new WEBSITE to be launched the end of MAY!!!!

For futher questions or inquiries, feel free to contact us!!!! HERE!!!