Beauty is in the work.

You don’t get to make art without putting in the work.

High quality productions are only result from high quality effort, which is why we ask students and their families to honestly consider the commitment they are making when joining PDT’s Performing Company. It is impossible to be a part of this organization without an intense level of commitment appropriate to one’s age, thus it is important to be clear of the expectations. Dancers are asked to only commit to what they can truly manage, and will be held accountable for whatever that level of commitment is. We believe great lessons lie within hard work and accountability, and strive to promote excellence in dance and individual fulfillment in accomplishment.

All Dancers and their families MUST read the Company Handbook

Company Handbook

Company Commitments

  • Junior Company Member Levels 1-3x

    You are committing to participate in shows as needed by the artistic staff, you will attend the minimum number of ballet classes as appropriate to your level. It is expected you will take the training seriously. You are required to purchase the company leotards and tights.

    Minimum hours per week / level

    • Ballet 1 - 1.0 hour of class per week

    • Ballet 1x/2 - 2.0 hours of class per week

    • Ballet 2x -3.0 hours of class per week

    • Ballet 3 – 4.5 hours of class per week 

    • Ballet 3x- 5.0 hours of class per week

    Fees

    Nutcracker + Spring Show

    Levels 1 through 2x: $250

    Level 3/3x: $300.00

    *All fees cover rehearsal, costume rental, performance t-shirt, and performance DVD

  • Open to levels 4, 4x, 5

    This commitment is for younger dancers working towards Senior Company membership. You are committing to participate in shows as needed by the artistic staff.  You will attend the minimum number of hours of ballet class as appropriate to your level per week and it is highly encouraged you study Jazz and /or Modern. It is expected you will take your training seriously, spend at least 40 hours in summer study.  It is highly encouraged that you attend the RDA Festival with the Senior Company. You are required to purchase the company leotards and tights. Parents must agree to volunteer or pay a $100 opt out fee.

    Minimum hours per week / level

    • Ballet 4 – 6.0 hours of class per week

    • Ballet 4x – 7.5 hours of class per week   

    • Ballet 5 – 9.0 hours of class per week

    Fees

    Nutcracker + Spring Show

    Levels 4/4x/5: $300

    *All fees cover rehearsal, costume rental, performance t-shirt, and performance recording

  • Open toLevels 5x & 6

    This commitment is to a full season of dancing including The Nutcracker, Breaking Ground, Spring Concert, outreach events, and the RDA Festival. You will attend the minimum number of hours of ballet class per week for your level. It is expected you will take your training seriously by spending at least 60 hours in summer study. You are required to purchase the company leotards and tights. Parents must agree to volunteer support.

    Minimum hours per week / level

    • Ballet 5x - 10 hours of class per week

    • Ballet 6 - 12 hours of class per week

    Fees

    Nutcracker + Spring Show

    Levels 5x/6: $300

    *All fees cover rehearsal, costume rental, performance t-shirt, and performance recording