Senior COMPANY 2024-25
Senior Company registration is closed for the 2024-25 season. Please click HERE for WBDC’s Summer Dance 2025 or email info@whitebeardancecenter.com to get more information about auditioning for WBDC’s Level 2 companies for the 2025-26 season!
Senior Company is for dancers ages 12-18. It is an advanced, three day a week time commitment and competes 4 dances in 4 Regionals and 1 Nationals for the 2023-24 season. This is an audition based company. Please contact info@whitebeardancecenter.com if you are interested in auditioning for WBDC’s Senior Company.
Senior Company Schedule
Monday 7:30-8:15pm-WBL Tap (Matteo GS1 Black Tap Shoes)
8:15-9:30pm-WBL Ballet (Capezio Hanami Canvas Split Sole Pink Ballet Shoes)
Wednesday 7:45-8:30pm-WBL MT (Capezio Caramel or Black Freeforms)
8:30-9:15pm-WBL Open (Barefoot)
Thursday 6:15-7:00pm-WBL Lyrical (Capezio Caramel or Black Freeforms)
7:00-8:15pm WBL Technique (Capezio Caramel or Black Freeforms)
Senior Company Dancers may elect to take the following classes:
Acro, Turns & Leaps, Hip Hop Company 5, Production or Pointe 3
**Please check company invitations for level of classes for your dancer and company pricing.
Opting OUT of Senior Company Tap:
For the 2024-25 Season, Senior Company dancers are allowed to opt out of tap. If you choose to opt out, you will select that as an option on your online registration and we will adjust fees accordingly.
Competitions:
Senior Company will compete at 4 regionals and 1 Nationals. We will not know the exact schedule until the week before the competitions.
Masquerade March 21st-23rd at the Ames Center Burnsville, MN.
Celebration Talent Competition April 11th-13th at the DECC in Duluth, MN.
Leap Competition May 2nd-4th at Roy Wilkins Auditorium St. Paul, MN.
Bravo Dance & Talent Competition May 16th-18th at Shakopee High School PAC.
Celebration Nationals Competition June 24th-29th at the DECC in Duluth, MN.
*Optional Second Nationals* Bravo Best In The Midwest Summer Bash July 7th-July 13th at the Stephens Auditorium in Ames, IA.
2025 Company Dress Rehearsal Weekend:
We will have a full Company Dress Rehearsal Weekend 2/22-2/23 at Lakeaires Elementary School. (3963 Van Dyke St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110) Dress Rehearsal detailed schedule will be available December 2024.
Senior Company Dress Code:
Monday: Pink tights (convertible so they can also be barefoot), black leotard and hair securely in a bun. Capezio Hanami Canvas Split Sole Pink Ballet Shoes and Matteo GS1 Black Tap Shoes.
Wednesday: Leotard (any style/color), bra tops, dance shorts, dance leggings, tights (any color) and hair tied back off of neck and pinned off of face. Barefoot and Capezio Caramel or Black Freeforms
Thursday: Leotard (any style/color), bra tops, dance shorts, dance leggings, tights (any color) and hair tied back off of neck and pinned off of face. Barefoot, Capezio Hanami Canvas Split Sole Pink Ballet Shoes and Capezio Caramel or Black Freeforms
Turns/Leaps, Acro and Production: Leotard (any style/color), bra tops, dance shorts, dance leggings, tights (any color) and hair tied back off of neck and pinned off of face. Barefoot and Capezio Caramel or Black Freeforms.
Hip Hop Company 5: Sweatpants, shorts, tank tops, and T-shirts, Hair Tied Up, and CLEAN tennis shoes. Please make sure they are not the same tennis shoes you wore off the street.
Please remember that extra jewelry (bracelets, necklaces and long earrings) and smart watches are not allowed in class.
Week before Dress Rehearsals, Performance/Competitions/Mandatory Events:
The week before dress rehearsal/performance/competition and any mandatory scheduled rehearsals/technique classes including Nationals if applicable, are just that, mandatory. Failure to attend rehearsal or class be it for cleaning, choreography, or technique, may result in removal from part or whole of choreography or performance. School graded events should be discussed with WBDC staff ahead of time for exception. There will be no refunds for competition entries.
Any company dancers, Level 1 or 2, will have an adjusted schedule the weeks leading up to dress rehearsal and/or competition weekends. We often have to change times/days to accommodate rehearsal schedules for those that have their weekly classes during the various events. Full updated schedules will be available in DSP calendars in January 2025. Dancers will be required to be at all rehearsals.
Senior Company Hair/Make-up/Competition Accessories:
All girls will be doing a sleek low bun (no bun form) which is even with the bottom of the hairline and with a clear center part that goes from front hairline to the top middle of head even with ears this season. How to video for Company Hair & Make-up will be available January 2025.
Please click here for the full 2025 WBDC Company Accessories information.
Music/Rehearsal Videos:
We will be using WBDC/DSP accounts for all Music and Rehearsal Videos. All Level 1, Level 2 and Hip Hop Companies, Small Groups and Production will have their music uploaded AFTER the first night of class.
Solos/Duets/Trios will have their music uploaded late August/early September. Some dancers begin pieces earlier than others, only due to scheduling of choreographers and multiple pieces. It doesn’t have any other meaning then it is impossible for everyone to start at the exact same time and it is impossible to edit/upload everything at the same time.
Rehearsal videos will be uploaded into GroupMe Senior Company 2025.
Difference Between Private Lessons and Company Solo/Duet/Trio Packages:
Private Lessons are booked with WBDC staff members to work on technique, new skills, conditioning, etc. We open these lessons periodically and dancers can request specific staff members. This is all based around studio availability. We are working to have more of these available as time/space allows. Any dancer regardless of WBDC program can elect to book a Private Lesson. They are booked per 1/2 hour time slots and must be paid in full before the start of the lesson.
Company Solo/Duet/Trio Packages are auditioned based and include 6 hours of private lessons and choreography intended for the creation/use during current competition season by a Company dancer(s). Additional lessons are confirmed after Solo/Duet/Trio Showing in January 2025 with WBDC staff and scheduled through Nationals 2025. Package payment is completed in the fall and then a payment plan is arranged for the remaining winter/spring/summer rehearsals.
Private Lessons for dancers with excessive absences or falling behind in company choreography may need to be arranged by WBDC staff members when the various situations arise to help a dancer. They are booked per 1/2 hour time slots and must be paid in full before the start of the lesson.
Company Small Group, Solo, Duet and Trio Optional Regionals and Optional Nationals Competitions.
**Please see your dancer’s invitation for Company Solo, Duet, Trio and Small Group Opportunities for the 2024-25 season.
Optional Regional Competitions:
Energy Dance Competition February 28th-March 2nd at TBD (Most likely Chanhassen High School in Channhassen, MN).
Energy Solo Entry $??, Duet/Trio Entry (per person) $??, Group Entry $?? (per person)
Act 1 Talent Competition March 14th-16th at Lakeville North High School.
Act 1 Solo Entry $??, Duet/Trio Entry (per person) $??, Group Entry $?? (per person)
Registration is on your Dancer’s Company Registration Link and the entry fees will be added to your Dancer Package.
If not all dancers select a small group, duet or trio, we will notify dancers involved and that piece will not compete. Since it is an optional event and so early in the season, we will not be re-blocking any pieces with the exception of some of the older more advanced groups who have more experience.
Optional Nationals Competition:
Bravo Best In The Midwest Summer Bash July 7th-July 13th at the Stephens Auditorium in Ames, IA.
Bravo Nationals Solo Entry $??, Duet/Trio Entry (per person) $??, Group Entry $?? (per person)
If not all dancers select a small group, duet or trio, we will notify dancers involved if we are able to re-block the piece and it can compete or not. Since it is the very end of the season we will re-block as much as possible, but sometimes it still just doesn’t work for a variety of reasons.
WBDC Picture Week:
WBDC picture week for all Recreational and Company Classes, Small Groups and Solos/Duets/Trios that elect to participate will be March 24th-30th at WBDC. Location of WBL/VH will be defined once the full schedule is posted. We are currently working on the schedule and all of the other details for picture week.
WBDC Recital Weekend
May 30th-June 1st is WBDC’s recital weekend at White Bear Lake New Performing Arts Center/Theater 5045 Division Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
Dress Rehearsal, Show Assignments, Finale, Ticket Information and all other details will be available early 2025.
Company Small Group, Solo, Duet and Trio Optional Regionals and Optional Nationals Competitions.
**Please see your dancer’s invitation for Company Solo, Duet, Trio and Small Group Opportunities for the 2024-25 season.
Optional Regional Competitions:
Energy Dance Competition February 28th-March 2nd at Chanhassen High School in Channhassen, MN.
Energy Solo Entry $172, Duet/Trio Entry (per person) $105, Group Entry $95 (per person)
Act 1 Talent Competition March 14th-16th at TBD (Twin Cities Area).
Act 1 Solo Entry $188, Duet/Trio Entry (per person) $112, Group Entry $95 (per person)
Registration is on your Dancer’s Company Registration Link and the entry fees will be added to your Dancer Package.
If not all dancers select a small group, duet or trio, we will notify dancers involved and that piece will not compete. Since it is an optional event and so early in the season, we will not be re-blocking any pieces with the exception of some of the older more advanced groups who have more experience.
Optional Nationals Competition:
Bravo Best In The Midwest Summer Bash July 7th-July 13th at the Stephens Auditorium in Ames, IA.
Bravo Nationals Solo Entry $175, Duet/Trio Entry (per person) $110, Group Entry (per person) $160 and Production Entry (per person) $165. For all groups and production some re-blocking and general rehearsal times are calculated into the costs. For all solos, duets and trios the extra rehearsal time will be calculated into the second payment plan after Solo/Due/Trio showings in January 2025.
If not all dancers select a small group, duet or trio, we will notify dancers involved if we are able to re-block the piece and it can compete or not. Since it is the very end of the season we will re-block as much as possible, but sometimes it still just doesn’t work for a variety of reasons.
Marketfest and Manitou Days Parade:
These two events, plus a Marketfest rehearsal will be on the calendar for June 2025. Finalized dates will be available early 2025. They are very important to WBDC and the community. Company Dancers need to attend and participate in both events.