Fusion Company
About
Norwalk Academy of Dance's Fusion Team is for the BEGINNER to ADVANCED dedicated dancers who want to perform and compete with reduced commitment financially and time.​
Audition IS Required
Typical fusion dancers spend 2.5-6 hours in studio per week
​​​​​COMPANY OPTIONS/REQUIREMENTS
*Based On Acceptance*
J​AZZ COMPANY
1 Jazz Class
1 Additional Technique based Class
1/2 Hour Team Rehearsal
HIP HOP COMPANY
1 Hip Hop Class
1 Additional Technique based Class
1/2 Hour Team Rehearsal
LYRICAL COMPANY
1 Lyrical Class
1 Additional Technique based Class
1/2 Hour Team Rehearsal
TAP COMPANY
1 Tap Class
1 Additional Technique based Class
1/2 Hour Team Rehearsal
Additional Requirements
Audition Required (See Audition Page)
Full year commitment is required
Fusion dancers are able to take additional classes for a fee
Fusion Company ​Dancers must be available for 3 weekends between January and May for performances.
No August Choreography Week required, choreography for dances will be taught in their weekly rehearsal times.
No Conventions required, but are available for dancers who would like to explore that option.
About
NAoD's Core Company is for our INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED dancers and are held to the highest standards. Our dancers bring their incredible talent, determination, and work ethic to the team. This team is a great experience for those strong dedicated dancers wishing to take their dancing to the next level while still needing flexibility.​​ You may choose to do ALL styles or as little as one...you choose what is right for you!
​Audition IS Required
​Core dancers typically spend 4.5 to 9 hours per week in studio.
​Additional hours may be needed for any solo, duets, and/or trios.
​​​​​COMPANY OPTIONS/REQUIREMENTS
*Based On Acceptance*
LYRICAL COMPANY
2 Ballet Classes​
1 Hr Team Ballet (non recital)
1 Regular Ballet
1 Lyrical Class
1 ½ Hour Rehearsal (includes Production)
JAZZ COMPANY
2 Ballet Classes​
1 Hr Team Ballet (non recital)
1 Regular Ballet
1 Jazz Class
1 ½ Hour Rehearsal (includes Production)
TAP COMPANY
2 Ballet Classes​
1 Hr Team Ballet (non recital)
1 Regular Ballet
1 Tap Class
1 ½ Hour Rehearsal (includes Production)
HIP HOP COMPANY
1 Hip Hop Class
2 Additional Classes
1 ½ Hour Rehearsal (includes Production)
Additional Requirements
Audition Required (See Audition Page)
FULL year commitment is required
Core Dancers must be available for 5 weekends for conventions and performances.
MUST make the Company a PRIORITY over all other activities including school plays and other sports.
Availability for Nationals in June/July MUST be provided with acceptance
MUST attend mandatory Choreography Week in August.
Required to take no less that 6 hours of summer training (in studio or outside intensive)
Core dancers can take additional classes for an additional reduced fee.
Core Company
Elite Company
About
NAoD's Elite Company is for the ADVANCED dancer who eats, sleeps, and breathes dance. Our team has received top honors on a national level, and our dancers get the opportunity to work with world renowned choreographers. Our dancers have been recognized for their versatility and ability.
​Audition IS Required
​​​​​COMPANY OPTIONS/REQUIREMENTS
*Based On Acceptance*
2 Ballet Classes​
1 Hr Team Ballet (non recital)
1 Regular Ballet
1 Jazz Class
1 Lyrical Class
1 Tap Class
1 Hip Hop or Acro Class
1 Conditioning, Leaps & Turns
Up to 5 Hrs or more Rehearsal​
Additional Requirements
Audition Required (See Audition Page)
FULL year commitment is required
Company ​Dancers must be available for 6 weekends for conventions and performances.
Company commitments will take priority over outside activities (such as school plays, other sports, etc.). If outside activities arise, please consult the director prior to commitment to ensure no conflicts arise. If conflicts with dance related commitments arise and dance commitments are not honored, a $200 fee will be charged and the dancer will be removed from the event in its entirety.
Availability for Nationals in June/July MUST be provided with acceptance.
MUST attend mandatory intensive in August.
Dancers should take no less than 12 hours of summer training (in studio or outside intensive)
Elite level dancers are afforded an Ulimited dance package​​​