The Kanvas offers several options for Company dancers. These dancers will travel to learn and perform outside of their communities and have special production level routines at our annual recitals. There are specific class requirements and an audition process for the Kanvas Company dancers. Dancers may choose whether they participate in the following programs. The requirements for each of these are listed below. 
 

1. Company:
-Nutcracker
-Technique Class
-Ballet Technique
-Jazz Choreography 

2. Shine:
-All of thee above plus
-Acro Class
-Tap Class
-2-4 30 minute rehearsals/week. 
 

3. Solo, Duet Trio:
-All of thee above plus

-Private weekly lessons
-Solos/Duets/Trios must have the following technical and artistic skills mastered:double pirouette, splits (in any direction), good posture, precise timing, great stage presence.
-Dancers may opt out of competitions, but is highly encouraged to represent our studio at our regional events. 

***Studio Intensives are Mandatory for all Company members, including solos/duets/trios.



NEW THIS YEAR FOR SHINE:
Aug 1 is the payment date and sign on cut off for conventions, and competitions. These will be non-refundable so please make sure you are fully committed prior to paying for conventions and competition. 

EXTRA COMPETITION, OPTIONAL: 
Will be NUVO Omaha. Must also register for the convention. Will use a routine from the 2024-2025 season. We can re-set routines for different numbers of dancers. We will use the same costumes. Must have full 25-26 group decided by 8/1.




FAQ's:

Q: If I want a solo, but don't want to do company is that allowed?
A: Nope nopity nope nope! Dancers will be considered for solos only if they are excelling in their group classes, take their technique very seriously, and have a strong support system in dance. The studio is a community, and a soloist is expected to be a strong leader in that community.

Q: If I hate ballet can I get out of it?
A: Nope on a rope. Ballet is your technical foundation, no if's ands or buts please. That goes for Nutcracker as well. This is our newest addition to Company and it is currently a requirement for all Company dancers. 

Q: How much does it cost?
A: This is very difficult to determine as each family has a very different circumstance. We encourage dancers that "do it all" to budget $5000 for the entire season. This includes costumes, convention/competition fees, tuition, and lodging.  Solos and Shine are the most expensive programs we offer, if you are on a budget, avoid those.

Q: Do you have fundraisers?
A: No. We have ONE fundraiser. We make a team banner each year and we list all of our sponsors. This includes family members and local churches and organizations. This is the only fundraiser, and is run outside the studio by  local "Shine Booster Clubs". It is a privilege, not a right to be included in this fundraiser, and there are strict expectations and limits for withdrawals. 

Q: What if it's too much?
A: Then we adjust. Family is priority at our studios, as well a child's health and well-being. Each family is different and if it's not working we can adjust tuition with 30 days notice. However, all competition and convention fees will be due upfront this year, and these will be non-refundable.

Q: Can my kid do sports and do Shine?
A: Yes...but it will make life more stressful for you, the dancer and the studio. Sports that have too much conflict with schedules are: middle school wrestling and high school basketball. These are deal breakers, and if your dancer wants to compete they need to be willing to give up the others.

Q: Can my kid do sports and Company?
A: YES! We really don't have too many issues with this, although we do encourage Company dancers to consider their other activities and make sure their other obligations do not conflict with their regular classes. 
 

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