How to join a WBDC Company
WBDC has Level 1 and Level 2 companies with different time/intensity commitments. Please email info@whitebeardancecenter.com with any other questions.
Level 1 Company - MinI, Intermediate, Elite and Hip Hop COmpany 1
Mini (age 4-6), Intermediate Company (age 7-9), Elite Company (age 10 and up) and Hip Hop Company 1 (ages 7 and up) are low commitment competitive companies that allow dancers and families a chance to experience what competitive dance is all about!
There is no audition for Level 1 Companies, but all dancers must have at least 1 year of dance experience-WBDC or other other program.
These companies compete at 1 local regional competition with the options of additional regional and national competitions. Mini and Intermediate Company compete two dances (tap/jazz), Elite Company competes two dances (tap/jazz) with an optional lyrical/contemporary and Hip Hop Company 1 competes 1 dance.
Mini Company, Intermediate Company, Elite Company and Hip Hop Company 1 registration is closed for the 2024-25 season, but registration will be opening up soon for the 2025-26 season!
Level 2 COmpany Audition Program
Dancers of all ages will be auditioned in ballet, modern, tap, lyrical/contemporary, jazz, hip hop, musical theater and acro over the course of the program. The pricing below includes all class dates plus the required 4 workshop classes. Dancers can opt to add additional workshop classes during online registration. Dancers are also encouraged to register for any or all Acro Extravaganzas, Conditioning/Trick Power Pack Summer Classes and Flexibility Classes.
If you are a current student and not sure which audition group to attend or you are new to WBDC, please contact us (info@whitebeardancecenter.com) to assist you in choosing the right group for your dancer.
All groups will be observed by faculty through the entire audition program and dancers will audition individually during various times August 4th-6th. List of specific skills/technique/audition guidelines will be available here late spring 2025. **Watch for a helpful rehearsal video June 2025 (will be uploaded to dancer’s DSP/WBDC accounts who are registered for Audition Intensive) for additional tips, hints and a guide to all skills/technique.
Company invitations, dancer package information and the 2025/26 season schedule will be emailed to families on 8/12 by 5:00pm. Company Registration will be online 8/13-8/15.
Dancers interested in doing additional pieces for the 2025-26 season, meaning solos, duets, trios, and extra groups should email info@whitebeardancecenter.com by July 21st, 2025 if you are currently a WBDC dancer or as soon as your online registration is complete if you are new to WBDC.
Dancers must be in good fitting dance clothes (pink tights and black leotard are NOT required), hair cleanly pulled away from face, ballet shoes, taps shoes, freeforms, clean tennis shoes, bare feet, lunch/snacks, and a water bottle are needed.
All current WBDC dancers, deadline to sign up for 2025-26 Level 2 Company Audition program is May 15th, 2025.
Group A $380
Ages 4-8 (Ages are as of June 1st, 2025.)
July 21st-25th 9:30-11:30am WBL
August 4th-6th 9:30-11:30am WBL
4 Workshop classes-1 must be Ballet
Group B $680
Ages 9-12 (Ages are as of June 1st, 2025.)
July 21st-25th 11:30-4:00pm WBL
August 4th-6th 11:30-4:00pm WBL
4 Workshop classes-1 must be Ballet
Group C $680
Ages 13-18 (Ages are as of June 1st, 2025.)
July 21st-25th 11:30-4:00pm WBL
August 4th-6th 11:30-4:00pm WBL
4 Workshop classes-1 must be Ballet