The Ballet Company
About The Ballet Company
DCK’s Ballet Company was founded by Artistic Director Cooper Rust with the aim to give students, who demonstrate both hard work and a high level of attainment, a chance to have additional training and perform four times a year on a semi-professional level.
Requirements:
MEMBERSHIP
To become a Company member all dancers; Must be 7 years of age and above, Required to take a minimum of 2 ballet classes a week and to take at least one other discipline of dance (contemporary, musical theatre, tap etc.). This is a year long commitment in which Company members are required to attend all Company classes on Sundays and perform in all Company performances.
FEES
There is no fee for joining the company. It is completely free of charge. With this in mind, all persons working with the company are doing so on a voluntary basis and should be treated with the utmost respect and appreciation by all company members and parents/guardians at all times.
DRESS CODE
All female dancers are expected to wear black leotards and pink tights and hair in a bun to all company classes and rehearsals. Male dancers are to wear white t-shirts and black shorts or tights. All dancers are expected to keep personal hygiene and use deodorant prior to all classes and rehearsals.
BENEFITS
Being a part of the company is beneficial to the dancers; they get an extra technical lesson a week, they also participate in two extra performances a year and have the opportunity to work with international choreographers.
PUNCTUALITY
Dancers are held to the highest of standards at all times. They should be on time and attend every class or rehearsal unless excused in advance by the Artistic Director.
