Dancers ages 11-19 are invited to become a part of the Student Company at Northern Plains Dance. Members are required to participate in all NPD’s three full-length productions each year and have the opportunity to be cast in several other performances throughout the year. Interested dancers are placing into two groups: Soloist Company or Corps de Ballet Company.  These placements are determined by experience, professionalism and length of committment to the Student Company program.

Dancers receive discounts on participation in performance related activities in return for their committment.

NPD Student Company

2023-24

Program Requirements

• • Demonstrate the ability and desire to act as a role model and mentor to younger students of NPD.
  • Enrollment in Ballet 2 Extended or higher, Pre-pointe or higher, Modern 2 or higher.
  • Continue dance studies over the summer months.
  • Participate in outreach activities.
  • Meet attendance requirements.
  • Attend two company/parent meetings.

company dues

Company dues will be split into 8 equal payments and will be charged to your card on file.

Soloist Fee:  $220/month

Corps de Ballet Fee: $200/month

Included in Dues:

• • Advanced Role Fees
  • Production Fees
  • Volunteer Fees*
  • Guest Choreographers
  • Summer Youth Ensemble Fees
  • Cast Party Tickets
  • Discounts on Video Auditions & NPD’s Summer Dance Intensive

*Participants are still expected to complete the required production volunteer hours in order to receive credit for volunteer fees.

Offsetting Dues by Fundraising:

In order to make the Company financially possible for all NPD students, Company students and families have the option to fundraise throughout the year. You may offset your Company dues by participating in any or all of the 4 options below. Any funds raised through these methods will be taken off of the following month(s) dues. Any other donations of money, goods or services outside of the options listed below will not count towards fundraising totals.

Fundraisers:

• $10,000×200 will be figured at 75%. Example: If a check is received in your honor for $100, you will be given credit for $75.
• Giving Hearts Day will be figured at 75% according to the name in the dedication box. Example: If a donation is made in your name for $100, you will be given credit for $75. **if your name is not prominent in the donation we will not count this as fundraising on your behalf.**
• Bacon for Ballet will be figured at $2.75 per item. Example: If you sell 100 packages of bacon, you will be given credit for $275.

Alternative method:

• For Students- If a student is over the age of 14, they may be asked to lead birthday parties or help teach camps throughout the year. If a student is asked to participate in one of these activities they will have the option to be paid outright or to have their earnings credited towards their company dues; this decision must be made when signing Company paperwork and cannot be changed throughout the year. Any credits earned in the current school year will be applied to the current year’s dues. Any credits earned between the last day of Academy classes and the start of the following school year will be applied to the following year’s dues.

Leadership

One purpose of the student company is they provide positive leadership within NPD. In order to do so, members are to:

• • Assist in Rehearsals
  • Show respect for the space
  • Model respectful behavior
  • Participate in and/or lead studio activities that create community

volunteer requirements

• • Sew closures on their own costumes
  • Participate in outreach efforts and additional performances throughout the year
  • Assist with one Special Event as assigned.  Events range from move-in to the theater to the Butterfly Ball.
  • Host/Co-Host one community event per year.

performance opportunities

Company Members are required to participate in The Nutcracker, Dance+, and the spring ballet.

Company Members have the opportunity to perform in other local venues throughout the year as requested by community partners.

benefits

• FREE Student Company Merchandise.
• FREE headshot
• Discounted class tuition that are not required for Student Company participation.
• Discounted audition video sessions rate.
• Discounted SDI tuition.
• Featured in performance programs.
• Additional leadership and performing opportunities.
• More!

Full program details