Studio Companies

Our studio companies are designed for dancers who want to immerse themselves even further into dance outside of their regular technique classes. Each season, performance company members choreograph their own solos as well as learn group choreography. They attend two out of state events (convention and/or competition), as well as perform in a special showcase at the end of the season. Other community performance opportunities are occasionally available.

How do I join? All potential company members must audition each season before fall classes begin. The audition consists of Ballet and Modern technique as well as learning a short piece of choreography. Dancers must also present a self-choreographed solo that is 30-60 seconds long in any style. For the 2025-26 Season, auditions will be held at the end of August (TBD). Options to join via Zoom or submit a video audition are available. Contact us at ssodinfo@gmail.com for more information.

What are the requirements for company members? All company members must attend rehearsals each week (1.5 - 2 hours per week depending on the company). In addition to regular rehearsals, company members are required to be enrolled in Ballet 3 or higher and Modern 3 or higher. They must also choreograph and perform a solo publicly at some point in the season. We currently have three companies: Greenstone, Agate, and Copper, with dancers being placed in companies based on their technique and performance skill levels.

How much does it cost? Enrollment in Studio Companies is typically $80-105/month, in addition to regular technique class tuition, however, company members do get to take advantage of a tuition cap - enroll in 3 technique classes and any additional classes are free!

In addition to technique classes, company members are must attend all required travel events (competitions and/or conventions) with additional optional events also available. All companies will compete with 1-2 group pieces per season. Competing with solos/duets/trios is optional but encouraged.

Approximate costs for travel events for the 2025-26 Season:

INNOVATE DANCE EVENT, January 23 (optional solo/duet/trio day) and January 24 (mandatory group day), Minnetonka, MN

  • Convention - $100 for solo/duet/trio day on Jan 23 (optional), $120 for group day on Jan 24 (mandatory)

  • Performance Fees - $40 per dancer per piece

  • Additional Hotel/Travel fees (varies if you are traveling independently or if dancer is traveling with the studio group)

  • More event info here

FLUID DANCE CONVENTION, February 27-March 1, Chicago, IL

  • Convention - $300

  • Competition - Group: $65/dancer per piece, Solo: $180, Duet/Trio: $90/dancer

  • Additional Hotel/Travel fees (varies if you are traveling independently or if dancer is traveling with the studio group)

  • More event info here

Various fundraising opportunities are available throughout the year to help offset the extra costs of conventions and competitions.

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