Sac Dance Academy is our pre-professional teen dance company! In addition to performing in our seasonal showcases, the Academy performs at outdoor events, films concept videos and aims to represents the young commercial dance talent in our city. We work with serious young dancers eager to train and grow in a positive, structured environment!
Fall Season – Aug 14 – Dec 13
Registering up to 16 dancers ages 12-17
Director: Reylina Curtis
REGISTER HERE FOR CASTING WEEK
Time Commitment – 4 hours weekly
The fall season runs Aug 14 through Dec 13. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm, when dancers train, learn routines and set choreography for shows. Dancers cannot miss rehearsals 3 weeks before shows to remain eligible to perform. All Academy members are expected to be on time for every rehearsal and weekly class and ready to dance!
Pricing
$199 every 5 weeks (3 payments, $597 total for 17 weeks)
Academy members are able to pay dues on autopay or in full at the start of each season. Fees go to choreographers, media and over 68 hours of rehearsals and classes. Includes: t-shirt, routines, head shots and a concept video filming – plus the following performance opportunities:
Mandatory Attendance Dates
- Media Day – Aug 14 before rehearsal
- 9/7 Our Street Night Market
- 10/18 YOU-nity Showcase
- 10/25 HAUNTED Showcase
- 11/1 Golden Harvest Parade
- 11/26 Treelighting Ceremony
- 12/13 Santa Parade
It’s also possible we’ll perform at a couple of additional community events/weekend shows. Dates will be shared with incoming members as they become available.
Goals
To create a fun, collaborative and hard-working environment for young dancers to grow, gain experience, develop fun content and make friends! The crew will focus on advanced level dance training, teamwork and community engagement.
Culture
We have a no hierarchy mentality! Although there are directors to lead the group, each dancer should be viewed as equal contributors with a voice. Rehearsals are fast-paced and require energy, stamina and teamwork!
Team Captains
The team captains are dedicated dancers who are granted leadership roles that provide assistance and growth within the team. They are the bridges between the director and Academy members. They help lead warm-ups, communicate with their members for any vital information from their director, and ensure everyone has the resources they need, such as posting rehearsal videos and the ability to assist in cleaning the pieces and providing a fun and safe environment. To be chosen as team captains, they will go through the same audition process as everyone else (learning the audition choreo and performing in smaller groups), followed by an interview process afterward. If you are interested in being a team captain and believe you can be an excellent role model and representation for the group, please communicate with your director.
*You must dance and complete more than one season in Academy to apply for this position.*
Important Notice
We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, or misleading behavior. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We share a common space with honesty and integrity. Failure to be a member due to these reasons will face consequences. It may lead to discontinuing the season and activities with the team in the future, along with a parent meeting with the director and the studio owner. We are all a dance family in this community, and we should all feel validated respectfully, no matter where we come from. Be reasonable with one another and support each other.