Performing Teams

Who We Are

Esprit

[eh-spree] | "Spirit" in French

Esprit is a Company for beginning dancers who love to dance and want to improve quicker than they could in individual classes. Esprit dancers should already be able to display the basics of dance technique including moving on beat, kicks, plies and counting music. They learn Company dances which they will perform throughout the year at various performances.

Students are taught what it means to be on a Company: teamwork, positive attitude, supporting one another, coming to all classes and being on time, etc.… Esprit Company is an absolute pleasure to teach because they're eager to learn, dance together, and perform

Those on Esprit Company are required to take two hours of specifically chosen genres of dance a week. The required classes are a combined Ballet 5 & Tap 1 class, and a combined "Company" & Turns 5 class where they learn jazz and contemporary company dances and work on their technique. Many who want to accelerate their learning or have goals of becoming more well-rounded will take additional classes that are offered. Other classes they are welcome to take include extra ballet and turns, hip-hop, and tumbling classes. Private lessons are also offered upon request.

Etoile

[ay-twall] | "Star" in French

The Etoile Company is for beginners (but experienced) dancers who love to dance. Etoile dancers should come with some dance technique including walking on beat, kicks, plie, pointed feet, and an awareness of their body and arms. They learn company dances which they will perform throughout the year. In class they will work on strengthening their technique and building upon the foundation of dance they currently have. Etoile Company is a year-long commitment.

Students are taught what it means to be on a Company: teamwork, positive attitude, being able to support one another, coming to all classes and being on time, etc.… We love teaching this Etoile Company and love to see them grow exponentially as they work together as a team to accomplish great things.

Those on Etoile Company are required to take three hours of specifically chosen genres of dance a week. The required classes are Ballet 6, Turns 6/Jazz and Tap 2. Many who want to accelerate their learning or have goals of becoming more well-rounded will take additional classes that are offered. Other classes they are welcome to take include extra ballet and turns, hip-hop, and tumbling classes. Private lessons are also offered upon request.

Velocite

[vuh-los-i-tee] | "Velocity" (Speed, Pace, Swiftness) in French

Velocite is a Company for intermediate dancers who love to dance and want to improve quicker than they could in individual classes. Velocite dancers should already be able to display the basics of dance technique including chaines, piques, pirouettes, kicks, leaps, and counting music. They learn Company dances which they will perform throughout the year at various performances.

Those on Velocite Company are required to take four and a half hours of specifically chosen genres of dance a week. The required classes are Ballet 7, Turns 7, Tap 3, and a "Company" class where they learn jazz and contemporary company dances. Many who want to accelerate their learning or have goals of becoming more well-rounded will take additional classes that are offered. Other classes they are welcome to take include extra ballet and turns, hip-hop, and tumbling classes. Private lessons are also offered upon request.

Soleil

[so-lay] | "Sun" in French

Students on the Soleil Company work to improve skills in all genres as a group. Individually they become stronger in muscle tone, flexibility, athleticism, performance, artistry, creativity. They will set individual goals to be stronger in areas that they would like to improve.

Dancers in this Company should be able to be captivating in performance and master group choreography. All dancers are required to gracefully accept critiques meant to help them and the team, and quickly apply those critiques. These dancers are ambitious enough to work hard not only in class but also to practice and prepare outside of class.

Those on Soleil Company are required to take five hours of specifically chosen genres of dance a week. The required classes are Ballet 8, Turning Techniques (Turns 8), Clogging 2, Jazz and Contemporary Company classes. Many who want to accelerate their learning or have goals of becoming more well-rounded will take additional classes that are offered. Other classes they are welcome to take include extra ballet and turns, hip-hop, and tumbling
classes. Private lessons are also offered upon request.

Ciel

[see-el] | "Sky" in French

Students on this team are advanced dancers or intermediate dancers who have been chosen to accelerate their learning with the others of the Ciel Team. Ciel dancers work to improve skills in all genres as a group. Individually they become stronger in muscle tone, flexibility, athleticism, performance, artistry, creativity. They will set individual goals to be stronger in areas that they would like to improve.

Dancers on this company should be able to be captivating in performance and master group choreography. All dancers are required to gracefully accept critiques meant to help them and the team, and quickly apply those critiques. These dancers are ambitious enough to work hard not only in class but also to practice and prepare outside of class.

Those on Ciel company are required to take 6 hours of specifically chosen genres of dance a week. The required classes are Ballet/Point 9, Advanced Turns 9, Clogging 3, Advanced Jazz and Contemporary Company class. Many who want to accelerate their learning or have goals of becoming more well-rounded will take additional classes that are offered. Other classes they are welcome to take include extra ballet and turns, hip-hop, and tumbling classes. Private lessons are also offered upon request.

Uniforms

Team dancers are required to have a basic leotard, specialty leotard, nude leotard, dance shorts, shirt, jacket, and team jewelry. Specialty leotards are new each year but other teamwear can be reused as long as they still fit. All these items must be purchased through the Corner Dance Studio to maintain dancewear uniformity.

Costumes

Teams require costumes for each "performing class" they participate in. Thus their costume fee is multipled by the following class numbers: Esprit (2), Etoile (4), Velocite (4), Soleil (4), Ciel (5).

Performances

Pleasant Grove Parade: June 17 (morning) 2023

Lindon Parade: Aug 4 (evening) 2024
Nexus dance Convention: September 2024
Orem Kindness Week Kickoff- TBD

Festival of Trees: TBD - Nov/Dec 2024
Springville Drill Team Guest Performance:

Feb 2024

PG Drill Team Guest Performance:

Feb/March 2024
Elementary School Performances: TBD

Saturday rehearsals: TBD as needed
Spring Recital: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Tuacahn: July 17-19 2024

Auditions

2024-25 Dance Season:

Velocite, Soleil, & Ciel Auditions Tuesday, May 21 3:45-5:45 PM

Esprit, Etoile, & Velocite Auditions Wednesday, May 22 4:30-6:30 PM

Registration required through the Parent Portal for auditions.
$15 Audition fee.
Detailed "Team Expectations" information available in the Parent Portal.

We love our dancers and want them to find a company that challenges them and pushes them to improve their technique and mastery of Ballet, Jazz, Clogging and more. If you have a need to audition at a different time please reach out to us.

Expectations

Being on a Corner Dance Company shares the same expectations that come with being on virtually any team. Company members are expected to attend all classes, be on time, and be both physically and emotionally prepared to work hard each practice without ego. Company members are friendly, kind, and helpful to their peers; respectful to teachers, and understand the important role they play on their company.

Performing company will have extra, mandatory performances throughout the year. We will also attend up to two conventions each year as a team including performing at Tuacahn every other year! More information and detailed "Team Expectations" are available in the Parent Portal.