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Purpose

Our Conservatory Companies are designed for dancers to develop their artistry and use proper technique to master the genres that interest them at a competitive and age‑appropriate level, in a conservatory or concert‑dance setting. We set high expectations while also creating a space that encourages balance.

Fluid Roster Event Requirements

• Summer Choreography (Fees Due: Aug 1st)
• Summer Intensive (Middle School/High School only; fees due at 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 commitment)
• 3 FMDA Showcases (Dec, Feb, May)
• 1 community performance (Jan or Feb)
• 4 required competitions (Feb, Mar, April [2])
• YAGP (optional, Jan in KC, ages 9+)
• 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 (2.25 hr/week)
• Juniors (ages 9–11): 2 Technique Ballet Reps + 2 rehearsals (4.25 hr/week)
• Pre‑Teens (ages 12–14): 2 Technique Ballet Reps + 2 rehearsals (4.25 hr/week)
• Teens (ages 13–15): 2 Technique Ballet Reps + 2 rehearsals (4.25 hr/week)
• Seniors (ages 16+): 2 Technique Ballet Reps + 2 rehearsals (4.25 hr/week)

*Dancers in high school may substitute Ballet Rep for Technique Barre & Conditioning.

Ballet Rep: Class learns the Nutcracker routine in winter and a Spring Ballet routine. Conservatory members are required to participate unless a special circumstance is approved.

One rehearsal for all companies is Production, except Minis. Minis may participate in Production by audition acceptance only. If in Hip Hop only, dancers ages 12+ may substitute Ballet Rep for Jazz Rep.

Additional Requirements

• If enrolled in both Conservatory & Commercial Companies — follow Conservatory requirements.
• If enrolled in Acro Company — dance requirements cross over.

NEW for This Season

We will now offer:

• Elementary‑aged Production for Petites & Juniors
• Middle/High School Production for Pre‑Teens, Teens & Seniors

The full company will also learn an Opening/Closing Number at Intensive. This routine will be practiced once a month at All‑Company Technique. Dancers not required to attend Intensive must attend “Opening Number All‑Company Day” (Day 1 of the Fluid Motion Company Intensive). This routine will perform at showcase events and a community event but will not go to competition.

Fluid & Motion Rosters

Pre‑Teens, Teens, and Seniors will learn the same routine as a large group by age division and will perform it together at showcases, community events, and the final competition of the season. Dancers will know upon auditions which roster they are accepted into and may indicate their preference on the audition form. If a dancer shows significant growth mid‑season, we may move her from the Fluid roster to the Motion roster. Saturday rehearsals will be held leading up to re‑blocking.

All ages are required to audition and are placed based on age and skillset.

Placement, Swings & Inclusivity

If a dancer is not yet ready for a competitive company, we may recommend placement in one of our non‑competitive Flowy companies while taking the required technique classes for Fluid Motion. These dancers may also be offered a position as a Fluid Swing Company member. Swings meet all technique requirements and may be asked to step in if a dancer 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 both dance athletes and artists. We hold our company members to a high standard to help them grow as dancers and as people.

Optional Add‑On Routines

Solos, duets, and trios are optional add‑on routines. Please indicate interest 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.)

Cost breakdowns for all requirements can also be found HERE.