Seven Hills Dance Studio

Dancing with Lynchburg since 1939!

Members Page

To accept your Company invitation, please complete the following by July 1:

  • Pay outstanding balances.
  • Register for summer intensives.
  • See practice schedule below.
  • Complete online Acceptance Form (at the bottom of this page).
  • NEW MEMBERS: Submit birth certificate @ first company practice.

August Practices

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning Thursday, August 1.
  • All company: 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, August 1

  • Miss Hillary will be selecting dancers for a hip hop dance for competition.
  • Please attend AUDITION from 4:30 – 5:30 PM if interested in being considered.
  • An additional installment of $225 will be due Jan 15 to participate (for costumes/entry fees).
  • Hip Hop PRACTICES: Tuesdays/Thursdays in August from 4:30 – 5:30 PM.

Sept – May Practices

  • All Saturdays beginning after Labor Day (excluding holidays & unless otherwise notified).
  • Jr & Teen Co: 9:00-11:15 AM
  • Senior Co: 10:30-12:45
  • Hip Hop with Hillary: TBA
  • Senior Contemporary:  Will practice Wednesdays 7:00-7:45 before Adv Modern.

Company Holiday Party @ studio

  • Saturday, December 14 during company practice. Dancers sign-up to bring food to share.
  • Includes gift exchange game. Please bring an anonymously wrapped gift (value no more than $15).

Annual Sleepover @ studio

  • One Friday in January or February before first competition.
  • Food, games, crafts, headshot pictures for program, and MORE! Details TBA.
  • Drop off Friday at 6:30pm. Pick up Saturday morning at 8am.
  • Please bring:
    • Sleep items (air mattress or sleeping bag, blankets, pillow, pajamas, etc.)
    • $10 in CASH to order pizza for dinner and for arts/crafts supplies.
    • Each member – please bring one 2 liter drink as well as snacks to share.
    • Personal items (toiletries, etc.)
    • Company photos will be taken for the recital program. More info TBA. Not present = not pictured.

Parent Showing @ studio

  • One Saturday before first competition.
  • Informal showing of company dances for parents (a.k.a. dress rehearsal).
  • Dancers – bring all costumes, tights, shoes, accessories

DanceMakers, Inc. Convention & Competition

  • January 24-26 in Richmond, VA at Greater Richmond Convention Center.
  • This competition usually starts FRIDAY morning at 7 AM. Chances are HIGH that solo/duo/trio and some group numbers will compete Friday morning. We recommend booking hotel for THURSDAY night through Sunday and cancelling what is not needed once the schedule is released.
  • Classes are held on Saturday and Sunday approx. 8 AM – 3 PM with competition also on Saturday night (all numbers that didn’t compete on Friday).
  • Downtown Richmond Marriott: 500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219. (804) 643-3400. Ask for DMI rate.

February 14-16

  • Potential competition weekend. To be confirmed soon!

Lynchburg Dance Connection Showcase

  • Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 PM at Lynchburg’s downtown Academy Theatre.
  • One company number will perform. Stage rehearsal will be held earlier that same day. Approx. 2 PM. Details TBA.

March 6-8

  • Potential competition weekend. To be confirmed soon!

Tryouts for new year

  • Usually held each April.

Company Banquet

  • Usually one Saturday at a restaurant the first week of May from 11-1 or 12-2.
  • Approximately $15 per person to attend.

Acceptance Form

  • Phone Numbers

    To be used for group text notifications and during competition weekends.

  • Email Addresses

    For mass email list - primary form of communication regarding schedules, instructions, etc.

  • Company Payments

    Below is a worksheet to help track company payments. Please review & indicate payment method below.
  • I authorize Seven Hills Dance Studio to use this method for above charges. NOTE: You may use the same method on file for regular classes, but due to compliance rules, payment info must entered with this authorization.

  • Company Order Form

    NEW MEMBERS: As a part of your start-up fee ($175), please make selections for each item below. RETURNING MEMBERS: please indicate if you need replacements.
  • JACKET: Black zip-up team jacket with logo on the back and name embroidered on front left. NEW MEMBERS: Cost is included in start-up fees. REPLACEMENT COST: $65.
  • EARRINGS: Worn for each competition. NEW MEMBERS: Cost is included in start-up fees. REPLACEMENT COST: $15.
  • FOUNDATION makeup: Students will be color-matched prior to ordering. Worn for each competition. NEW MEMBERS: Cost is included in start-up fees. REPLACEMENT COST: $25.
  • Please list the color name of your existing foundation if applicable.

  • Company Contract

  • By signing electronically below:

    Dancers and parents agree to pay installments and fees in full, abide by all standards and consequences, hold harmless Seven Hills Dance Studio, its directors and staff, as well as all independent contractors or third party conventions/competitions from any and all claims, loss of/damage to personal property or injuries sustained while participating in any activity associated with Dance Company, and give permission to use photos, performances, and likeness for publicity or documentary purposes royalty-free in perpetuity.
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