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How To Participate in Youth Company

Students in levels 5-8 are eligible to participate in ECB’s Youth Company.  Youth Company auditions take place during Nutcracker auditions.

Participation in ECB’s Youth Company is a privilege afforded to those students who demonstrate the highest standards of ability and commitment. In order to participate in the Youth Company, dancers are expected to:

  • -Maintain regular attendance
  • -Meet all requirements of the assigned level
  • -Attend all scheduled rehearsals
  • -Be available for ALL performances
  • -Conduct oneself with the highest standards of professionalism, behavior, positive attitude, consistency, integrity, and hard work

Auditions

Auditions take place during Nutcracker auditions on Saturday, September 9, 2023

There is a $45.00 Audition Fee to be paid on Audition Day.  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to audition time.

  • Level 7 & 8 – 12:30 – 1:30 pm
  • Level 5, 6A & 6B – 1:30 – 2:30 pm
  • Level 3 & 4 – 2:45 – 3:15 pm
  • Level 1, 2B & 2A – 3:30 – 4 pm

Required Ballet Program Classes

Company dancers must be enrolled in all ballet and pointe classes offered for their level.  In addition, company dancers must enroll in Modern (Levels 6-8) or Character (Level 5) *All classes must be taken at ECB.

Requirements for Summer Intensive

Level 5 – 8 Company dancers must attend 4 required weeks of ECB’s Summer Intensive Program at their appropriate level.   Company dancers who wish to attend outside summer intensives must have approval, and the intensive must include at least 4 to 5 weeks of study.

2024 ECB Summer Intensive Program Dates TBD

Company Dues for the 2023/2024 Season

TBD

  • This fee covers rehearsals and costumes.
  • The dancer must provide his or her own shoes, tights, and makeup for rehearsals and performances.

 

 

Youth Company Performances at Eastern Connecticut Ballet