Dance Company -

Our Dance Company is an elite group of students chosen within our studio to obtain the responsibility and privilege of representing our studio and themselves as a team, throughout the community. Our Dance Company students are held to a higher standard of growth and expectations, and we have structured the focus of this program around the commitment of each individual student’s training and development. Our Dance Company students are provided with opportunities and experiences to perform for various events within our community, as well as participating in Competition dances at the annual Dance Convention in Oahu every May. Our main objective for our Dance Company Students is that they come into this program with the eagerness to expand their passion for dance and the willingness to be challenged, work hard, and be receptive to consistent feedback from our staff, for optimal growth and progression. We strive to instill qualities such as strong work ethic, commitment, discipline, confidence, and perseverance–values students can carry with them throughout their lives. We also aim to provide high quality professional technique and skills to help better each student in their own individual growth, while they gain a wider range of experience through the process…and of course having fun along the way!

Our Dance Company is open to ages 8 years old to 18 years old. Students are required to have at least 1-2 years previous dance experience. Being a part of our Company is a year long commitment that begins with our Summer Session and goes to the end of our Spring Session (June to June each year). We will still have all of our regular classes for any student to take, but our Company students will have their own private weekly company class, (along with their other required weekly classes listed below) that will provide them with more personal dance training to improve their overall technique and performance skills, while also developing life skills, and creating bonds/friendships with their fellow company classmates!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN COMPANY STUDENTS:

Passion for Dance
Maturity
Technical Dance Experience/Abilities
Positive and Supportive Attitude
Good Behavior
Kindness and Respect to fellow Teachers & Classmates
Works well in groups
Willingness to be challenged, work hard, and receptive to feedback
Dedication and Commitment
Ability to retain choreography
Performance Abilities/Skills
Abilityto maintain the required attendance for the full season

PERKS OF BEING IN OUR DANCE COMPANY:

Unlimited Class options through each session (at a discounted rate)!
More personalized dance training and strengthening!
Welcome gifts!
More performance opportunities!
Participating in Competition Dances at the Jump Dance Convention in Oahu!
End of Fall and Spring Session Company parties/outings (provided by the studio as a treat to our company students)!
Zero parental obligations! (Parents, we know you work hard and have busy lives, so there are no expectations for you to volunteer your services to us. We want you to sit back and relax as you get to watch your children grow through their passion of dance!)

REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING IN OUR DANCE COMPANY:

DANCE EXPERIENCE & AGES: While our Dance Company is a program that provides our students with attentive professional training to increase their growth through dance, students are required to enter the Dance Company with some prior dance training and foundation/knowledge of basic dance steps and positions. Students MUST be 8 years old by the audition date in order to attend auditions and participate in Company, there are no exceptions.
ATTENDANCE/COMMITMENT: Our Dance Company requires a commitment for a full year, starting in the Summer 2026 Session (June 22nd, 2026) and ending with the Spring 2027 Session (June 11th, 2027). Being a member of a dance company is a privilege and comes with responsibility. Personal accountability is essential for a successful season, and commitment to your other company members and yourself is a vital component of this success. When a member of the company is not present, it can negatively impact your entire team. Regular attendance in all classes is expected of Company Members, excess absences may be cause for dismissal from the Dance Company. Absences will be permitted on a case by case basis for each individual student. Absences due to illness and/or mandatory school events will be permitted with prior notice given to the studio director (Amanda Tanigawa). Company members must be present in ALL of their classes and rehearsals the week prior to every performance or event. Punctuality is just as important as attendance, students should be on time and prepared for all classes.
Required weekly classes for the SUMMER Session: Ballet Class and one other class of their choice. Please Note: We understand that summer is a time for travel and altered schedules, so we provide an option for students that are not able to physically be in classes for the full 5 weeks of the summer session. Company students are required to pay for the two weekly required summer session classes regardless of their attendance.
Required weekly classes for the FALL Session: One Company Class on Fridays, plus Ballet Class, Lyrical Class, and Hip Hop Class.
Required weekly classes for the SPRING Session: One Company Class on Fridays, plus Ballet Class, Lyrical Class, and Hip Hop Class.
ALL Company members will be able to take ANY additional classes on top of their 4 required weekly classes at a flat discounted rate!
PERFORMANCES: ALL Company members are required to participate in our two productions each season, which take place in December and June of each company season. While our Company Students have the opportunity to be included as lead characters or “special roles” in our shows, these roles are not guaranteed exclusively for our Dance Company students, nor should that be a main motive for a student to participate in the Dance Company. There are occasions when our company teams are asked to perform at local events within our community. We will make sure to provide ample notice of dates for these events as well as notification of any additional rehearsals. These events will be mandatory for all Company members, and are intended to be fun, educational, and provide a team building experience.
COURTESY & RESPECT: All Company members will be held to the highest standards of conduct. Communicating negatively about anyone in or outside of the studio will not be tolerated under any circumstance. Company Members are expected to show courtesy and respect to all instructors and other students. Any student who exhibits repeated negative or disrespectful behavior will be asked to leave the company. Company members should always be respectful, supportive, encouraging, and exhibit a positive attitude and behavior.
DANCE CONVENTION IN OAHU: Each Company member will be required to attend the Dance Convention in Oahu each season, which takes place in May each year. All Company levels will be participating in a dance (or dances) in the competition portion of the convention, as well as the convention classes. (Solos will be permitted , per the approval from the Director)

AUDITION INFORMATION:

Our Dance Company is invitation only, in which all interested students must attend our audition which takes place in May of each year. The audition is FREE for ALL students, but you MUST email our staff at info@dancefusionkauai.com prior to the audition date in regard to your interest! Walk-ins will not be permitted to attend the audition!

The age ranges for each specific level are suggestions based on our experience, please make sure you are arriving to the audition level that is best suitable for your current technical dance ability. If you are unsure of which level might be best, please contact our studio via phone or email for proper assistance. Students MUST be 8 years old by the audition date in order to attend the audition!

It is imperative that students arrive to auditions ON-TIME and prepared. Students will be allowed in the studio to get checked in and ready 10 min before each levels starting audition time. Please bring your own water bottle and dance shoes/attire listed below. All students hair should be pulled back neatly out of face upon arrival. Please do not wear any loose hanging jewelry or accessories.

ALL students will be doing a ballet based warm-up, along with learning Lyrical Dance Choreography and Hip Hop Dance Choreography. Students should arrive with leggings and a form fitting tank top or sports bra top on. Loose hanging clothing will not be permitted. Students are required to bring Ballet Shoes, Turners (half-sole shoes for Lyrical), and sneakers.