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Artistic Edge Dance Company
The award winning performance company of Artistic Edge Dance Center.
2 Competitive Levels
Dancers are selected in May at our Company Auditions for
Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Production companies.
Dancers ages 4.5 - 18 are placed according to skill level and performance ability.
Age Ranges as of September 1, 2023 (approximate, varies by dancers skill and performance ability)
Minis 4.5 - 7 Petites 7 - 10 Juniors 10 - 12 Teens 12 - 14 Seniors 14 - 18
The Artistic Edge Dance Company:
Designed for exceptionally talented and dedicated elite dancers striving to take their training to a professional level.
The Artistic Edge Dance Company II:
Designed for talented, dedicated students who are new to the competitive dance world, but not ready to commit to the elite level.
Extensive Training Several Days Per Week in Several Styles
Weekly Commitment:
Minimum of two to three days/week
1 technique class per dance style competing in (ie. Jazz Class or Contemporary class or Tap Class) - the more styles danced the more days/classes required
2 ballet technique classes/week
Turns/Leap & Technique/Conditioning Classes required
Weekly Rehearsal for each dance style competing with.
Compete in 4 Regional Competitions during the season
Attend Nationals Competition in the Summer - Mandatory
Attend Dance Convention -Mandatory
Receive a Company Jacket
Option to Purchase AEDC Company backpack and other gear
Production Company Eligible
Summer Intensive Required (Summer of acceptance and Summer of Nationals)
Solo/Duo/Trio Eligible (must have 2 years competition experience, must also compete on 2 other companies, one being production and one in the style of solo)
Strict Attendance policy
Quality Training minimal days/week
Weekly Commitment:
Only one to two days/week for 1 company (dancers who chose to participate on several companies will have to attend more days per week)
1 Class in style competing and 1 additional technique class that compliments that style required (ie. Jazz Company must take Ballet and Jazz classes - Tap Company must take tap and Jazz)
Weekly Rehearsal for company dance
2 Regional Competitions
Does Not Attend Nationals
Receive a Company II Jacket
Option to Purchase AEDC Company II backpack and other gear
Elligible for Company I Production, must take Company I class requirements
Company II Summer Classes required (Summer of acceptance):
2 class sessions in the summer
(1 in style of competition dance
1 ballet (if Jazz or Contemporary dancer) or if Hip Hop Dancer must take ballet, jazz or contemporary
Solo/Duo/Trio Eligible (must have 2 years competition experience, must also compete on 2 other companies - one in the style of solo)
Strict Attendance policy
Quality Training minimal days/week
Weekly Commitment:
One day/week for 1 company (dancers who chose to participate on Production will have to attend 2 days per week plus a couple of Saturday rehearsals)
1 hour long Combination class (Ballet/Jazz)
1 half hour weekly rehearsal for company dance
For Production dancers 1 additional rehearsal hour (available to returning minis only)
4 Regional (Local) Competitions
Attend Nationals Competition in the Summer
Receive a Company Jacket
Option to Purchase AEDC Company backpack and other gear
Summer Combo or beginner level class (Summer of acceptance)
Summer Class and rehearsal for nationals following summer June and July
Strict Attendance policy