Our award winning Seven Hills Dance Company was established in 1985. This group is a small sector of the studio comprised of about 30 students who are selected each Spring. Members range in age from 8 to 18. Dancers must be enrolled at the studio for one year prior in order to be considered. Company offers dedicated dancers the opportunity to train at an elevated level, travel to conventions to take classes with professionals, and compete at regional competitions. They are active students participating in approx. 6-10 hours of dance weekly and choosing dance as their activity of focus.
Invitation Only
Company dancers are selected by invitation only. Emails are sent the first week of June. No physical tryout. Students are observed all season for potential. Selection is based on attendance, performance, behavior, and dedication as well as interactions with instructors and classmates.
2024-25 Company
Mission & Features
- Provide opportunities to train as a team at an elevated level to improve technique and artistry.
- Instill the love of dance, learning, and performing and to create well-rounded dancers and individuals.
- Teach the importance of the process, not just the product.
- Take classes with industry professionals.
- Compete at regional competitions during the spring semester.
- Perform in annual recital and community events.
- Participate in all of the above plus parties, sleepovers, and MORE allowing them to build strong friendships and skills that last far past their time at the studio.
Expectations
- Excessive absences or poor conduct may result in sitting out of parts or all of a dance or event, or even dismissal from company.
- Consider conflicts before committing. It is difficult to choreograph and work as a team when dancers are absent.
- Pay attention, be dressed appropriately, arrive on time, and be ready to work.
- Show respect to teachers and peers.
- Join our BAND app for all communication. You will receive an invite link if you are in Company.
- Be enrolled in ballet, tap, & jazz at Seven Hills one year prior to auditioning and while in company. Senior Company must also be enrolled in lyrical and/or modern.
- Participate in select community events, performances, and master classes throughout the year.
- Attend Summer Camps. Register online via our Summer Camp page.
- Attend August practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
- Attend Sept-May weekly practices: Fridays from 4:30 – 6:30 PM. Senior Co also practices first Sat of each month from 9:00 AM -11:00 PM. Senior residency also practices during school year Wednesdays around Adv Modern.
- Attend approx. three weekend competitions Feb-April. We try to attend some nearby (Roanoke) and some that may require further travel (North Carolina, DC, Maryland). We may also attend one convention that involves classes with professionals. Families are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements.
Dances
- The entire company performs a Production number each year at recital, competitions, and local events.
- Each division (Juniors, Teens, Seniors) also performs tap and jazz routines.
- Extra dances may be offered such as Senior Contemporary.
- Solo, duo, trios by request only. Only ONE per student. Company teachers must approve. Not in recital.
Fees
Team Jacket
- Jacket with name embroidered: $65. Orders due Aug 1. Size up for longer wear if desired!
- To purchase, login to Parent Portal & choose STORE from Menu.
Company Tuition: $205 monthly via auto-pay Aug 25 – May 25
- Includes:
- Instruction in August, on Fridays during the year, and any applicable Saturdays
- Entry fees and costumes for production, tap, and jazz dances
- Event participation fees & convention class fees
- Combined into one monthly fee for convenience & spread out as many months as possible.
- Not Included:
- Extra dances require additional payment for entry fees, costume, & rehearsal time. Ex. Senior Contemporary is an additional $20 per month from Aug 25 – May 25 to cover entry fees and rehearsals and you will be guided to purchase your own costume according to choreographer’s instructions.
- Outside of company, regular class tuition will still be due which includes recital costume fees.
Hair/Makeup/Accessories to Secure:
- Hair: gel, hairspray, brush, comb, and elastics and bobby pins that match hair color.
- Stage make-up: foundation, concealer, blush, neutral eyeshadows, liner, mascara, and red lipstick.
- False eyelashes and eyelash glue: Local drugstore.
- Competition earrings: Bulk pack from Amazon is more cost effective provides extras for emergencies. Pierced or Clip-On
- Nude undergarments: Nude leotard or briefs, and/or nude bra with clear adjustable straps.
- Skin-tone stirrup tights.
- Your dancer will receive a clear carrying case similar to a caboodle for their supplies.
- Some dancers may also like a dance duffel for travel.
Solos, Duos, & Trios
Solos, duos, & trios are accepted on a case-by-case basis and require written interest on your acceptance form due June 15. These are a big commitment for a mature dancer as well as a privilege and we expect students to treat it as such. They require individual practice at home after the dance is completed. We recommend waiting until you are an established member to request one of these. Teachers decide if dancer is ready. We follow event entry limits and defer to seniority. Not guaranteed. Not in recital. ONE per dancer outside group routines. See below for exceptions.
- Choreographer’s fee: Due to teacher, not studio, at first rehearsal: $200 per dancer, per piece. Cash/check/venmo. Rehearsals determined between student and teacher. Outside choreographer fees tend to be more expensive.
- Costume: Purchase your own or use an old one. For studio to purchase, cost is approx. $80 via auto-pay Nov 15. Submit costume choice by Oct 15.
- Competition Entry fees:
- Solos – $45 per month added to co payment Aug 25 – May 25.
- Duo/Trio – $24 per month added to co payment Aug 25 – May 25.
- Recital Participation Fee – Graduating senior solos ONLY. Auto-Pay May 15.
- $50 – optional one-time fee if graduating senior wishes to perform solo in recital. Similar to an entry fee for competition, this offsets overage charges for a longer show and the parties paid to extend contract time: fire, police, EMS, city workers, lighting, stage, sound, insurance, etc.
- You may only perform in ONE show in an effort to create a reasonable show length.
- Notify Ryan if your graduating senior wishes to do this by Nov 1 for recital planning.
