Our Company at Academy of Dance Westlake Village is comprised of dancers who are interested in taking their commitment to dance to the next level and share their love of dance with a wider audience. Our Company will travel to regional conventions and competitions which will enable them to take classes and get feedback from world-renowned choreographers not normally accessible to the average dancer. Company members are expected to take classes in multiple styles in order to improve their placement and technique while expanding their understanding of style and overall quality of movement. Being a part of a competition team encourages teamwork, develops work ethic, and builds long-lasting friendships. We encourage everyone to audition for our team!

Our philosophy about competition is that while it is a competition, it is above all else, a chance for you to do what you love… DANCE. Each competition should be viewed as a performance opportunity with constructive feedback from experts in the industry. It doesn’t matter if you get an honorable mention or a Platinum; as long as you are doing what you love and being the best representations of yourselves and your abilities, that’s all that matters. All we ask is that you try your best and enjoy every second. If you performed at your highest ability, you’ve won in our book!

Company Requirements

Our Company will be attending 5 competitions during the 2011-2012 competition year. Of the five competitions, three are conventions/competitions and two are competitions only. They have been spaced out so that there is one per month from January to May. All of the competitions are under two hours away from the studio. Company rehearsals are held on Friday evenings.

Group Piece Requirements

Junior Company 5 – 10

  • One Jazz piece
  • One Hip Hop piece

Teen Company 11+

  • One Jazz piece
  • One Lyrical or Contemporary piece (choreographer’s choice)
  • One Hip Hop piece

Solos are open to ALL Company members.

Class Requirements

Junior Company, Ages 5-10

  • 2 hours of Jazz
  • 2 hours of Ballet
  • 1 hour of Hip Hop
  • 1 hour and a half or two hour Technique Class

Teen Company, Ages 11+

  • 2 hours of Jazz
  • 2 hours of Ballet
  • 1 hour of Hip Hop
  • 1 hour of Lyrical
  • 1 hour and a half or two hour Technique Class
Join Our Company

Love Performing? Join our Company!

Our Company Auditions will be held on August 26th, 2012. The audition will consist of technical progressions across the floor and short pieces of choreography in various styles judged by a panel of special guests. Make sure to bring all of the appropriate dance shoes (jazz, tap, foot undeez if necessary, and sneakers), and wear clothing that allows us to see your placement. Please come early so that you may warm yourselves up before the audition begins. Even if you are not sure whether or not you would like to join our company, come to the auditions anyway! It is a free class for you and a great way to learn more information about what we do here at the Academy of Dance Westlake Village.

For more information, give us a call at 818.889.1515!