Mission Statement
Armonk Center for Dance performing company’s mission is to advance the appreciation of the art of dance and to bring focus on education in the Armonk community. With the wide range of experience that our ever growing artistic staff has to offer, our goal is to provide the members of these pre-professional dance companies with a highly diverse curriculum.
We are proud of the excellent reputation we have earned for providing the highest standards in instruction and care. We believe children are our most precious asset and consider it an honor to be entrusted with their artistic training.
We give all dancers an enjoyable experience and a sense of accomplishment at having done his or her very best. We feel the perseverance in any endeavor helps build character and dance training promotes discipline in mind and body. We build self-esteem and confidence as well as teamwork in our students through positive reinforcement.
Armonk Center for Dance company focus is on education first with the ability to spotlight the talent of its members through community workshops and performances. By design this preparation will act as a springboard into a professional career as a dancer, for college and in any career this student may choose.
Company Auditions and Requirements
Auditions are held in May each year for the A.C.D. performing companies as well as the Competition Team. Dancers in grades 3, 4 & 5 must have taken at least one year of classical ballet from the age of seven. (Under the age of seven is considered pre ballet and does not count). It is also encouraged that dancers study as many different styles of dance before auditioning. The older the dancer gets the more years of study they should have under their belt before auditioning.
Tempo Company (grades 3 – 5) is required to study five hours per week which includes Ballet, Jazz, Modern and two hours of rehearsal time.
Flex Company (grades 6 -8) and Fusion Company (grades 9-12) have a six hour commitment with four technique classes and a two hour rehearsal.
The Modern Company is exclusive onto itself and the dancers study Modern only in this company. They are included in all the above performances. Requirements are 2 & ˝ hours per week.
New in 2008 will be our Hip-Hop Company! For those dancers who want to make Hip-Hop your specialty! Requirements are 2 hours per week. Dancers will be included in company shows and may do additional performances.
The Competition Team has a seven hour a week commitment with four technique classes and a three hour rehearsal. This team attends several regional competitions and spends the weekends dancing, competing and really enjoying themselves.
The companies perform once a month at festivals and benefits such as Blythedale Children’s Hospital, Dancefest, Stamford and an annual concert at S.U.N.Y. They also attend a fun filled weekend in New York City where they take classes with N.Y.C. professionals, see a dance performance and get to know each other socially.
This is a big commitment for the dancers as well as their families but the rewards are plenty! Last April the companies raised over $4,000.00 for the Westchester Institute for Human Development. We are so proud of these young philanthropists who are giving back to their community through their gift of dance!
Performance and Competition Dates 2008-09
Ronald McDonald House, Westchester Medical Center Saturday November 22nd 11:00 am.
New York City Weekend January 10th & 11th
New York Palace, Master Classes
Dancefest
January 30th, 31st & February 1st, Master Classes Sr.Modern Co.Performance
Feb. 7th & 8th
Retirement Home Performance Saturday March 7th 10:30 am.
Blythedale Children’s School Monday March 23rd 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Annual Company Concert S.U.N.Y. Purchase Dance Theater Lab Aprl Time & Day t.b.a.
March Of Dimes / Walk America Sunday April or May
3 & 4 Year Old Recitals Saturday May 9th
10:30/12:00/1:30/3:00 Whippoorwill Hall Auditorium
Annual Dance Recitals
Saturday May 30th & Sunday May 31st
