Commercial Classes
High-energy, performance-driven training for dancers who want to shine on stage and screen
These programs focus on versatility, creativity, and entertainment
Styles Offered:
Jazz • Hip-Hop • Jazz Funk • Musical Theater• Tap
Our Commercial Style Classes are designed to provide dancers with proper training in Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater & Hip Hop styles. Our Commercial Classes heavily focus on learning proper technique and stage presence. Classes have an emphasis on learning different styles through choreography phrase work. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in our Annual Spring Showcase. Our classes are structured through our hand crafted syllabus, developed by Owner & Artistic Director, Nola Mulherin.
In our Technique Jazz Rep and Tap Rep classes, enrollment is based on skill level, so that proper technique is developed. Classes offered weekly Tuesday & Thursdays.
Hip Hop and Musical Theater workshop classes are available the last Friday of each month, except December, sign up on the events calendar, here. Performance opportunities for these styles can be found in our Educational Classes or through being part of one of our Competitive Commercial Companies.
- Ages 5-7: can enroll in level 1, without evaluation.
- Ages 8-10: can enroll in level 2, without evaluation.
- Ages 8+ and have had 1-2 years jazz or ballet experience, please reach out for evaluation to ensure a proper level.
- Completely new to these styles? and ages 11+ We recommend 1 year of Our Educational Jazz/ Hip Hop, to learn the basics with other dancers their own age, also new to dance and this style.
Purpose
Commercial Companies are for dancers to develop their artistry and the use of proper technique to master the genres that interest them at a competitive and age‑appropriate level. We set high expectations while also creating a space that encourages balance in life. We focus on individualized training to help better the team as a whole. We believe dancers should be well‑rounded while also having the freedom to focus on the styles that they are most interested in.
Fluid Roster Event Requirements
- Summer Choreography (Fees Due: Aug 1st)
- Summer Intensive (Middle School/High School only; fees due at time of commitment)
- 3 FMDA Showcases (Dec, Feb, May)
- 1 community performance (Jan or Feb)
- 1 required competition (April)
Motion Roster Event Requirements
- Summer Choreography (Fees Due: Aug 1st)
- Summer Intensive required (Fees due at time of commitment)
- 3 FMDA Showcases (December, February, May)
- 1 community performance
- 4 required competitions (Feb, Mar (2), April)
- Nationals, Invitational (June, optional)
Fluid Motion Company Technique Requirements
- Minis (ages 5–7): 1 Technique Ballet Rep + 1 rehearsal (1.5 hr/week)
- Petite (ages 7–8): 1 Technique Ballet Rep + 2 rehearsals (2.75 hr/week)
- Juniors (ages 9–11): 1 Technique Ballet Rep + 1 Jazz Rep + 2 rehearsals (4.25 hr/week)
- Pre‑Teens (ages 12–14): 1 Technique Ballet Rep + 1 Jazz Rep + 2 rehearsals (4.25 hr/week)
- Teens (ages 13–15): 1 Technique Ballet Rep + 1 Jazz Rep + 2 rehearsals (4.25 hr/week)
- Seniors (ages 16+): 1 Technique Ballet Rep + 1 Jazz Rep + 2 rehearsals (4.25 hr/week)
*Please note: Ballet Rep does learn and work routine for The Fluid Motion Nutcracker & Spring Ballet. Commercial Company members are not required to perform; if not performing, they will still learn and work on Ballet Rep material as a fun way to practice the technique needed for Jazz and Musical Theater. Please select on the company commitment form if they will be performing in The Fluid Motion Nutcracker. If in Hip Hop only, dancers ages 12+ may substitute Ballet Rep for Jazz Rep.
One rehearsal for all companies is Production, except Minis. Production by audition acceptance only for Minis. If in Hip Hop only, ages 12+ may substitute Ballet Rep for Jazz Rep.
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We will have an Elementary‑Aged Production for Petites & Juniors along with a Middle/High School‑Aged Production for Pre‑Teen/Teens/Seniors. In addition to production by age, the full company will learn an “Opening/Closing Number” routine at Intensive. This will be practiced once a month at ALL COMPANY TECHNIQUE and run 1–2 times in each production practice.
Those not required to do Intensive will be required to attend “Open/Number All Company Day” (Day 1 of the Fluid Motion Company Intensive). This will be performed at showcase events & Liberty Showcase or another community event. It will NOT go to competition.
Fluid & Motion Rosters
Pre‑Teens, Teens, and Seniors (Middle School and High School) will learn the same routine as a large group by age division and will perform it together at showcase, community events, and the final competition of the season. Dancers will know upon auditions which roster they were accepted onto and may select on their audition form which company they are accepting. If we feel a dancer has grown mid‑year, we may move her from the Fluid roster to the Motion roster. Dancers will have separate Saturday rehearsals leading up to re‑block.
All ages are required to audition and are placed in a company based on age and skillset.
Readiness, Swings & Inclusivity
If we feel a dancer is not yet ready for one of our competitive companies, we may recommend they join one of our non‑competitive Flowy companies while taking the required technique classes. We may also offer these dancers the opportunity to be a Fluid Swing Company member. Swings have the same technique requirements and may be asked to step in if someone is injured or sick. Swings will perform in the Spring Showcase with the company.
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and tailoring each dancer’s training to meet them where they are, helping them reach their fullest potential as dance athletes and artists. We hold our company members to a high standard to help them become not only the best dancers they can be but also the best people they can be.
Optional Add‑On Routines
Solos, duets, and trios are optional add‑on routines. Please select on your audition form if you are interested in any of those opportunities. Weekly privates, choreography fees, and competition fees will apply. More details can be found HERE. (An additional technique class is required.)
Additional Notes
- ON BOTH CONSERVATORY & COMMERCIAL COMPANIES? — Follow Conservatory requirements.
- ON ACRO COMPANY? — Dance requirements cross over.
Cost breakdowns for the requirements can be found HERE.