2007/2008 Junior Company Members
Soon will be announced!
The Junior Company was formed in September 2003 to provide students wishing to pursue a career in dance, an opportunity to experience what the life of a professional dancer is like. It is an Honor to be chosen for this elite program and requires the student to make sacrifices with dedication and commitment that are hallmarks of a professional dancer. Based on our Company, the Junior Company represents the highest standard of artistry and technical achievement from the Center for Dance Education students. Students chosen for the Junior Company are expected to set an example in classroom etiquette as well as maintain the highest level of technical proficiency for their class level. This group will work with the Company for major productions providing a corps de ballet as well as a repertoire of their own ballets for outreach performances.
Students selected for the Junior Company must commit to the full season (school year); anyone who does not complete the full year will not be eligible the following year. Junior Company members must attend ALL rehearsals and Junior Company class, and be available to perform in all scheduled performances. Inability to rehearse or perform must be accompanied by a Doctor's note. During vacation weeks Junior Company members are encouraged to take Company Class.
The performance schedule will be posted as soon as requests for performances are confirmed. Casting and rehearsal schedules will be posted for each performance.
Welcome to the Junior Company of Ballet New England and the Center for Dance Education. We are proud of each and every member of this program. The student shoulders a great deal of responsibility and commitment as a Member of this elite group. We are excited to offer this highly visible program to you.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
Arrive to class on time, dressed and ready to work.
Dress appropriately for class.
Follow all school and classroom policies.
Respect classmates, teacher and visitors; follow all rules of etiquette. Appropriate conduct in class, at rehearsals and during performances is mandatory.
Provide assistance in school as requested by instructors.
Be an outstanding representative of BNE while in class, at events and performances.
DRESS CODE:
All students must dress for dance unless he/she obtains a doctor's note that states he/she are unable to dress for class due to medical reasons.
Hair must be worn back - off of the face; hair in bun.
As a representative of BNE/CDE, dress appropriately; no jeans or mini skirts, for all performances.
Dancers are not permitted to wear jewelry of any kind in rehearsals.
Dancers are encouraged to have bottled water at all times.
PERFORMANCES:
Perform in various dance events.
Provide a "corps de ballet" for Company performances.
Opportunity to tour and perform at different locations throughout the Seacoast Region.
Participate in school fundraising activities.
Provide assistance in all areas of pre-program and clean-up pertaining to performances.
As soon as a production date is confirmed, it will be announced and posted immediately on the bulletin board.
Additional rehearsals; prior to performances will be announced and posted on bulletin board.
If a student misses more than one rehearsal for a particular performance; they will automatically be replaced for that performance.
A one-time fee per school year of $100 is required before the first official rehearsal as part of Junior Company Membership. This fee will be used to defray the cost of productions.
Ballet New England and the Center for Dance Education has the right to use my/my child's name, picture(s), portrait(s), video(s) and photograph(s) for display, advertising, promotion and art uses. All such work becomes the property of Ballet New England and the Center for Dance Education. My consent is hereby granted by signature of this document. I/the parent of the above named performer in all rehearsals and productions and performances as produced by Ballet New England and the Center for Dance Education, hereby give my approval to my/my child's participation in any and all Ballet New England activities. 1 assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation, including transportation to and from activities; and 1 do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless Ballet New England, the Center for Dance Education, its servants, agents or employees, officers, organizers, supervisors and persons transporting me/my child to or from activities, for any claim arising from any injury to me/my child whether the result of negligence or from any other causes. I/the parent of the above named performer further agree that I/the parent of the below named performer will indemnify and save harmless Ballet New England, the Center for Dance Education, its servants, agents or employees from any and all claims and damages arising from any injuries to and further agree that I/the parent of the named performer will not institute any action for consequential damages in the event that I/my child is injured as a result of my/my child's participation in Ballet New England and the Center for Dance activities.
I will strive to be the very best that one can be as an individual and most importantly, as a team member.