Performance Team Members
Ambiance Dance Company (ADC) welcomes all students to join the Performance Team. Before committing, please consider that this is a team activity that requires dedication from both students and parents.
At ADC, we believe that various performance opportunities, such as competitions and community events, are essential for developing performance skills in the dance industry. By joining the Performance Team, students gain valuable stage experience, learn to work as part of a team, foster a sense of belonging, and, most importantly, build confidence.
We DO NOT hold auditions because we prioritise inclusivity over exclusivity. However, some prerequisites need to be met, which are outlined below. All Performance Team members must also sign a student agreement form to confirm their commitment to the team for the year.
* 2025 Focus *
In 2025, ADC will focus on quality over quantity by prioritising skill development, technical excellence, and creativity instead of participating in numerous competitions. Our classes will explore various styles and genres, encouraging improvisation and enhancing students' overall performance skills through engaging activities. Students will work on a mix of commercial pieces, musical theatre works, and teacher-choreographed routines, all carefully tailored to be age-appropriate.
While solo, duo, and trio opportunities remain available and encouraged, the main focus will be fostering well-rounded performers through deliberate and intensive training. These changes aim to reduce costs for families while emphasizing a high standard of learning and performance.
Performance Team Requirements
- Participation in all age-appropriate General and Exam classes is mandatory. Please take a look at the details below for clarification.
- Attendance at all Performance Team classes and additional rehearsals is required. Students may only miss up to two classes per term unless unwell. Frequent absences may result in withdrawal from the team.
Age Group Requirements
- 6 Years and Under: Participation in General Jazz and Tap classes is required. Ballet and Exam classes are highly recommended. The 6 Years and Under Team performs a Jazz routine only.
- 8 Years and Under to 16 Years and Under: Participation in General Jazz, Tap, relevant graded Exam, and Ballet classes is required. For students not enrolled in Ballet, the Turns & Leaps Conditioning class is mandatory to maintain performance readiness. These teams perform routines in Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical styles based on their abilities.
- 16 Years and Open Age/Senior Troupes: Requirements are determined at the Director's discretion, with Ballet and Turns & Leaps classes strongly recommended. We remain flexible to accommodate academic commitments.
- Acro Performance Teams: These are offered to Acro students who also participate in a dance class. Specific skills are required, and these routines are scheduled outside normal Performance Team hours.
Students may dance in older age groups if invited but must first participate in their own age group. Staff consider individual readiness to ensure the well-being of all dancers.
Participation Guidelines
- To join specific troupes, students must enrol in corresponding classes. For example, Tap Troupe members must take Tap classes, and Lyrical Troupe members must take Ballet.
- A Performance Team Fee of $30 will be charged in Term 1, covering an Ambiance Performance Team shirt, which must be worn at all public events.
- Costumes are required for each routine and range from $70 to $150. Occasionally, costumes from previous showcases may be reused at a discounted rate.
Additional rehearsals may be scheduled closer to performance dates, including on Fridays and weekends. These sessions ensure routines are polished to a high standard. Reduced-rate fees for extra rehearsals will be added to the term's invoice.
Please review the Competition Information tab on our website for details on troupe work, solo, duo, and trio options, as well as Private Lesson Terms and Conditions.
By joining the Performance Team, you agree to all terms and conditions outlined in the Competition T&Cs document available online.
