“THE EDGE”

EDGE” is DE Dance Company’s highest level performing group. These distinguished dancers have outstanding technique, unique performance qualities, a polished style and a positive attitude. Dancers are selected through an audition process and placed into group, by age and ability.

“EDGE” dancers' requirements include:

  • 1 jazz, 1 JTS, 2 ballet classes and weekly rehearsals
  • Attend classes 2-4 days a week plus some weekend rehearsals
  • Attend master classes and conventions
  • Compete in a minimum of 5 talent competitions throughout the nation
  • Perform locally around the community
  • Take Summer classes
  • Take “On the Edge” workshop.  Seniors must train at the Edge PAC or an August convention
  • Be present at all performances and competitions


“EDGE” dancers’ financial requirements include:

  • Monthly tuition (September-June) varies per dancer
  • Costume estimate for each costume $250: Rhinestones are extra
  • Choreography fee estimate:$75-$200 per routine and per dancer
  • Competition fee estimate: $40 per group per competition
  • Convention fee estimate: $200 class fee
  • Rhinestone estimate: $75 per costume
  • Traveling Jacket:$150  Optional Pants: $60
  • Prop fee if applicable*See FAQ on last page of packet
  • Handling fees if applicable to cover the costs of hauling the props
  • Travel fee per dancer per competition; $10
  • Recital fee $64 each account will be required to sell an extra
    5 tickets to the EDGE recital in June. Each account will be charged
    $50 on June 1, 2012.

    Average estimate of $925 per routine (estimate based on 7 competitions)
    Price based on group routines only.  Solos and duet/trios will be extra.

    Please Note:
    **This estimate does not include monthly tuition, shoes, tights, accessories, personal travel expenses, private lessons, master classes, props, handling/transportation fee etc.

    **These fees have been estimated and are not an actual total**

 

 
 
Dancers Edge HANFORD: 559.585.8585 | VISALIA: 559.732.LEAP (5327)