Join a program dedicated to the highest possible caliber of dancing!
– AUDITION IN ALL 4 SUMMER TOUR CITIES –
2023-24 AUDITION TIMES FOR EACH CITY:
DALLAS | June 30, 2023 | check in 6:30p | Audition 7:30p
ORLANDO | July 6, 2023 | Teen check in 6:00p | Audition 7:00p
ORLANDO | July 6, 2023 | Senior/Pre-Pro check in 7:00p | Audition 8:30p
NEW YORK CITY | July 15, 2023 | check in 2:00p | Audition 2:30p
ANAHEIM | July 21, 2023 | check in 2:00p | Audition 2:30p
– Convention Registration not required nor related to TPC auditions –
*There is no private audition for current TPC members. Everyone will audition together during these times.
**Dates & Times subject to change.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide artistic training of the highest possible caliber, offering all students a positive learning experience, developing their craft in the classroom and in front of large audiences while maintaining a successful program.
This Mission is Accomplished by:
• Providing Quality Dance Instruction from our excellent Faculty who are working Industry Dancers and Choreographers
• Teaching the Professionalism and Discipline required to become proficient in the Business and Art of Dance while keeping a Fun and Exciting Atmosphere
• Offering a Wide Range of Exposure to Industry Knowledge that will help in the Dance Business or ANY Business
• Teaching the Expectations and Value of being an Assistant and Role Model
• Creating Professional Performance Opportunities so that students may Actively Showcase their Artistic Talents
• Establishing Effective Communication Channels and the Importance of Time Management and Commitment to Your Family, Your Studio and Yourself
COMPANY GUIDELINES
The Tremaine Performance Company consists of Teen Company, Senior Company, Pre-Pro Company & DOTY’s (Tremaine Dancers Of The Year). It is made up of an elite group of dancers who desire to achieve a higher level of commitment and training in the art and business of dance. Each division of the program has slightly separate guidelines, expectations and privileges, including the following:
NEW! – If you are a member of the Performance Company, attending the convention and competing with your studio, your commitment to your studio must be your top priority in that city. Therefore, in those cities, you are NOT able to assist classes. However, you may still attend rehearsals and have the opportunity to perform in the Faculty Show. These cities WILL count toward your total city attendance requirements for the season.
ELIGIBILITY
• The Tremaine Performance Company is designed to enhance your dancing and training IN ADDITION to your studio training and commitments. Your commitment to your studio MUST COME FIRST and YOU MUST HAVE SIGNED TEACHER APPROVAL in order to participate in the Program. We will defer to your teacher should there be a problem and you may be dismissed from the program if you are not upholding your studio commitments and requirements.
• The Tremaine Performance Company is an elite group of dancers. You are selected from many and you represent the best of the best. As part of your training in the company, you constantly have the eyes of the Tremaine faculty members upon you. They help mold and shape you into better dancers and performers every weekend you go out on the road. Because of this, we feel that you do not need to individually showcase your talents and receive critiques from the faculty in a competition setting. Members of the Performance Program MAY NOT compete a SOLO at a Tremaine Semi-Finals, Summer Competitions or National Finals Competition. You MAY still compete with your studio in all other categories.
• Joe Tremaine, Artistic Director – Keri LaGrand, Faculty and the Administrative Staff work hard to assure that Tremaine and the Performance Company are on the cutting edge of the dance industry on a weekly basis. It is with hard work, research, integrity and compassion that choreography, costumes and music are brought to the Company. All music, choreography, costumes and any information received regarding the Performance Company is for TDC use ONLY. Violation of this will result in dismissal from the company.
• Timely and efficient communication is paramount in keeping the Company focused. We utilize E-mail and our private Facebook group to communicate with you regarding all Company matters. It is imperative that you check your messages and stay on top of communications or you will miss out. If your contact information changes at any time throughout the year you MUST notify us directly and immediately of this change.
• All Company Members are REQUIRED to meet all rules and guidelines set forth in the “Company Code of Conduct & Procedures” with regards to acceptable etiquette, behavior, dress code, etc. Code of Conduct & Procedure info is sent out upon invite into the Company. You are not officially a Company Member until you have read, acknowledged and accepted your position along with the commitment to follow the code and all procedures.
• Tremaine will provide you with free Convention Registration and Admission for as long as you are part of the Company. Members are financially responsible for any extra company fees including, but not limited to, costuming, food, lodging, travel expenses, etc.
• Company Members may be asked to demonstrate at the discretion of the faculty member giving class. Assisting class is not guaranteed. Any classes where you are not assisting or demonstrating are expected to be taken with the same focus and energy as classes you assist. *When attending and competing with your studio, you will not be an official assistant at that event. However, it will still count toward your attendance requirements and you will be able to perform in the Faculty Show.
• Company Members may be asked to work during competition. Not all members will work at every competition. Your work shift will be scheduled at the Coordinator & Director’s discretion and may not be changed or adjusted without permission and approval.
• Each season you will be responsible for a non-refundable Costume Fee. Upon exit or dismissal from the company, or at the end of a costume season, each member will be REQUIRED to return their costumes immediately to Tremaine Dance Conventions. Costumes should be turned in at your last city, in a single bag labeled with your name, or mailed to TDC. Once your costumes have been received and processed, you will receive a costume credit toward your next costume fee.
• Performance in the Faculty Show will be based on attendance and Director’s discretion. Choreography will be available on the Tremaine Performance Company Connections Facebook page for you to learn. We strongly suggest that you learn and know all available choreography at all times.
• Company Members commit to a specified number of training workshops, choreography sessions, rehearsals, live performances and assisting weekends at Tremaine Dance Conventions within a one-year period. Dancers who would like to continue in the company the following year are required to fill out an Evaluation Application and participate in an Evaluation Audition during the Summer Tour in order to be considered for the next season.
• Tremaine Performance Company members and their Parents/Guardians must understand all rules, regulations, policies and procedures prior to entering the Company. They understand that failure to comply will result in dismissal from the Company, and agree to adhere to same. *There are no refunds for any dancer that has been dismissed from the Company.
YOUR DANCE STUDIO REQUIREMENTS:
It is important to understand that this company is an ADDITION to your current training which should not be compromised while participating in the Tremaine Performance Company. This company is not made to take the place of technical work and classes at your studio, but to enhance your dance experience and performance skills. Participants will be required to take a certain number of classes weekly to go along with the traveling, training and performance company requirements.
TEEN COMPANY REQUIREMENTS:
• AGES: 12-14 years of age
• 2 or more Ballet classes taken per week at home studio
• 2 or more Jazz classes taken per week at home studio
• 1 or more elective classes taken per week – dancer’s choice
• Attend all required rehearsals and studio commitments
• Convention Attendance: (Must attend a minimum of 5 cities yearly)
– 4 during the Winter Tour*
– 1 during the Summer Tour
– Maximum attendance of 10 cities during the Winter Tour
– No maximum for the Summer Tour
*Note: Your first city must be attended prior to the December break or you may be dismissed from the company.
SENIOR COMPANY REQUIREMENTS:
• AGES: 15-18 years of age – still in high school
• 3 or more Ballet classes taken per week at home studio
• 2 or more Jazz classes taken per week at home studio
• 2 or more elective classes taken per week – dancer’s choice
• Attend all required rehearsals and studio commitments
• Convention Attendance: (Must attend a minimum of 5 cities yearly)
– 4 during the Winter Tour*
– 1 during the Summer Tour
– Maximum attendance of 10 cities during the Winter Tour
– No maximum for the Summer Tour
*Note: Your first city must be attended prior to the December break or you may be dismissed from the company.
PRE-PRO COMPANY REQUIREMENTS:
• AGES: 18-21 years of age – out of high school
• Convention Attendance: (Must attend a minimum of 4 cities yearly)
– 3 during the Winter Tour*
– 1 during the Summer Tour
*Note: Your first city must be attended prior to the December break or you may be dismissed from the company.
DANCERS ACCEPTED INTO THE COMPANY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Have their Teacher’s approval to participate in the company
• Take a required number of technique classes at their home studio
• Must maintain all studio commitments in order to participate in the company
• Attend a required number of Tremaine conventions, winter & summer cities
• Purchase the required costumes & warmups for the season
• Not able to compete a solo in a Tremaine competition
• Uphold the Tremaine Performance Company Code of Ethics & Procedures