ITDC

ITDC is an intensive program that offers a venue for serious students to perform several times during the year and to be challenged with choreography equal to and above their level of dance. Past venues include Charity Competitions, Festivals, Retirement Residences, Calaway Park, Lilac Festival and even Disney World!

To be accepted by audition, Dancers must be aged 6 and up with a minimum of one-year dance experience. Minimum training requirements in weekly classes are expected, depending on which level/group your dancer is accepted into. In addition, to participate in a group number, dancers must be training in that style during their weekly classes. ITDC rehearses every Friday night and/or Saturday daytime from Sept to April, with an attendance commitment outlined in our brochure. Participation in the program is restricted to dancers who are ready to make achieving their personal best a priority and are committed to the success of their team overall.

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Is This Program Right For You?

The first step to becoming a successful dancer is making a solid commitment to your classes, rehearsals, and performances. Strong technique is a key ingredient and class is where you develop that technique. Come to each class prepared to learn and without personal distractions. Class time is your chance to focus on yourself, so try to leave your concerns or worries at the studio door. True progress is made when you look at each class, rehearsal, or performance as an opportunity to become better at what you love to do. Dance full-out, stretch a little further, become more aware of your technique, and make the most of every class.

The ITDC program is a privilege that dancers and their parents must appreciate and respect. Participation in the program is restricted to dancers who are ready to make achieving their personal best a priority. There will be times when classes, rehearsals, or performances will be scheduled when your non-dance friends or family may be headed to the mall or the movies.

It is our goal to create a fun atmosphere where the group builds strong friendships, camaraderie, and respect for one another. This, combined with dedication, hard work and proper conduct by the student creates a positive and productive dancing environment.

Students are expected to be at EVERY class. Choreography is difficult to learn without full attendance. Anything less is not fair to the rest of the group. ITDC rehearsals must take priority over school dances, birthday parties, etc. and outside dance commitments must be communicated and approved before the year begins. Missing more than one rehearsal will result in the student being suspended from ITDC for the following season. Unexcused absence from run-throughs, dress rehearsals, shows or recitals will result also result in suspension from ITDC.

We encourage dancers to be as dedicated to their academic studies as they are to their dance training. If your participation in this program affects your grades or the expectations and goals set by your parents, we cannot allow you to continue in the program.

Reasons why this program might not be a good fit for you:

• You're involved in extracurricular activities that could interfere with your class, rehearsal, or performance commitments.
• You're doing it because you want to keep up with your friends, but you are not passionate about dance nor the commitment.
• You're doing it because your parent(s) want you to.
• You're not fully committed to attending all classes and rehearsals.

Program Benefits

Only a small percentage of the dancers in our ITDC Program will move on to professional dance careers; therefore, the program focuses on educating young people to strive for their personal best in anything they want to accomplish. We achieve our goals for the program by offering young people the chance to:

• gain a sense of balance in life by managing their commitments to both dance and academics;
• participate in a physical activity that enhances understanding of the value of a healthy body;
• develop a sense of confidence when speaking or making a presentation in a public setting, which is also a great benefit in college or job interviews;
• work with mentors who are focused on the students' success inside and outside of the classroom;
• enjoy friendships that could last a lifetime and a sense of belonging to an extended family of fellow dancers, teachers, and parents;
• discover the results of hard work and determination; and
• develop a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.