Summer Youth Ensemble
Performance opportunities for dancers ages 8 and up.
About
Join NPD’s Summer Youth Ensemble!
Perfect for students who love to perform and want to keep up their skills in the summer! The Summer Youth Ensemble is for dancers who want to continue to perform throughout the summer and have the opportunity to work with NPD’s amazing faculty on artistry and stage presence. Summer Youth Ensemble allows dancers to experience performing live on stage at community events with a light training schedule.
Each Summer Youth Ensemble will perform a different story 3 times from June-August for community organizations and events. Performance opportunities typically include Summer Reading Kickoff, Capital A’Fair, Family Day River Walk, BisMarket and Kid’s Summer Stage.
What are we looking for in a Summer Youth Ensemble dancer?
Northern Plains Dance is looking for dancers ages 8 and older who love to perform and can committ to at least one group of dates as well the rehearsals on Monday nights.
Dancing in the Summer Youth Ensemble requires a commitment of time and dedication from both the dancer and their parents. We are looking for dancers and parents with a positive outlook, who will support their fellow dancers and parents on the Ensemble and, most importantly, find joy in the experience of being part of the Northern Plains Dance family.
Performance Dates
Group A Performance Dates:
- June 12
- July 23
- July 27
More dates may be added upon community request.
Group B Performance Dates:
- July 3
- July 24
- August 3
More dates may be added upon community request.
Group C Performance Dates:
- July 25
- August 7
- August 10
More dates may be added upon community request.
Community Outreach Performances
We are looking for dancers 13-18 who are available to perform on these days:
- Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth Event
- Venue: Sertoma Park
- Time: 3:00 –8:00 PM
- Thursday, July 11 for Music on the Missouri
- Venue: Keelboat Park
- Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 17 for Family Riverwalk
- Venue: Sertoma Park
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Saturday, August 3 or August 4 for Capital A’Fair
- Venue: ND State Capitol Grounds
- Time: Middle Afternoon
* Additional dates may be included upon community request. Specific details regarding the timing and venue for each performance are TBD.
Rehearsal dates:
- Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30-8:00 PM
- Monday, June 03 at 6:30-8:00 PM
- Wednesday, June 05 at 6:30-8:00 PM
- Monday, June 10 at 6:30-8:00 PM
- Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30-8:00 PM
- Monday, June 17 at 6:30-8:00 PM
We understand that the summer months are when many families choose to take vacations, however the following is expected:
- Dancers must be able to attend 75% of all scheduled rehearsals once posted. Therefore, we kindly ask you make participation a priority if you choose to be involved.
- Attend a minimum of 1 class per week at Northern Plains Dance. Rehearsals are primarily focused on setting choreography and refining performance skills while regular technique classes provide dancers with the opportunity to hone their technical proficiency, improve strength and flexibility, and reinforce fundamental dance principles.
- Do not shy away from this opportunity. We understand that you may only be available to do 3 out of 4 shows instead of 4 out of 4 shows and we are open to working with your availability.