DFT Advanced (Deposit)

Season Fee: $575
 
All Intermediate & Advanced dancers are required to attend Placement Day on Sunday, September 13, 2026 in order to be placed on the appropriate team. Once placed on a team, all dancers will pay their respective remaining amount.
 
General Competencies:
10+ years of Jazz & Contemporary experience
Mastery of dance foundations (i.e., flexibility, jumps, turns, kicks, etc.)
Effortlessly picks up & retains choreography (and can apply personal style to choreography where necessary)
Understands diverse time signatures and complex musicality 
Identifies and applies corrections (both self & teacher-given) with ease
Well-developed movement quality, artistry, performance quality and stage presence
Strong knowledge of stage etiquette
Ability to confidently improvise in a variety of styles
Strong spatial awareness in a dance environment & ability to dance in a group
Distinct personal style and can adapt to other styles
 
What You’ll Work On:
Exploring new ways of moving and styles outside of one’s comfort zone
Maintaining technique and developing specialized skills 
Identifying personal areas of improvement and actively working towards improving
 
Commitment Level:
1.5 hours on Sunday from September - January
1-2 hours on Sunday from January - March and additional rehearsals for small groups
Will learn 2 full teams, 1 half team, and 1 small group
 
ADVANCED LIGHT
Season Fee: $525
Advanced Light is for those Advanced dancers who may not have the bandwidth to commit to Advanced due to their day job, personal life, etc. Advanced Light gives dancers the opportunity to still dance at their proper skill level, but at a commitment level they can handle and at a lower cost. Anyone wishing to join Advanced Light can finalize their decision once the season starts. 
 
Commitment Level:
1.5 hours on Sunday from September to January 
2 hours on Sunday from January to March 
Will learn 2 full team and 1 half team
 
Payment plan options for the remaining balance are available upon request.