The Joanne Reagan Dance Studio is the proud home of the Performing Companies of the Apprentice, Mini, Difference, Jr. Sophisticated and Sophisticated Companies.  The company experience gives students the opportunity to perform in more than the Spring Recital.  This gives the company student the opportunity to experience the elements and requirements of a live performance in many settings other than the state of the art theatre.  It teaches students to be able to adjust and adapt to any situation.  It teaches them to compensate and deal with different circumstances.  It also teaches students the supportive environment.  It exposes students to various elements of versatility that are needed for theatre dance performing and life.

PLACEMENT is determined by several elements, e.g., Level, attitude, responsibility, maturity, size, age, and overall complexion of the company.  Moving from one company to the next is not to be considered as a promotion or demotion.  It is upon the general need and objectives of each company that year. 

PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS INTO ONE OF THE FIVE COMPANIES IS UPON SOLE DISCRETION OF JOANNE HORN

Candidates for the Sophisticated Company must have been in a ballet class at least one year prior to consideration.  As a Sophisticated Company Member & Jr. Sophisticated Company Member it is required to take one 1 hour ballet class.  It is highly recommended that Difference Company Members also take one ballet class. 

All members are required to participate in ALL COMPANY PERFORMANCES September thru May, legitimate pardon is at the discretion of director Joanne Horn.  Performances scheduled after June are highly recommended as the purpose of company is to perform and grow as a performer.  If you are not able to participate in summer performances, the courtesy of a phone call to Joanne Reagan or Anne Reagan is expected.

It is an honor and a privilege to be a member of company.  It is to be taken seriously and it is a commitment.  It is a commitment that the parent must be willing to make as well.  Company members are to be responsible for performances, choreographic material, proper uniforms, costumes and make-up as well as coifed hair.  (If a company member cannot make a rehearsal or performance or class they are to call into the office and let Miss Faith know and give reason, failure will result in relief from company).

Attitude:

Attitude is very important.  Company is working with one another, not against one another.  It is being proud of being a part of company, and everyone in it.

Escrow Account:

Company Members are required to make a $40.00 payment by October 15, 2009.  This is held for the ordering of Christmas Parade Costume and accessories.

Requirements:

Any student who is considered for company must be enrolled and participating in two dance classes in two different subject areas at the Reagan Studio.  Gymnastics is included.  STUDENT'S BILL MUST REMAIN CURRENT TO KEEP STATUS IN COMPANY.  All members MUST begin in September or wait until the following year (special invitation during the dance year is the discretion of Joanne Horn).

Uniforms

Proper Uniform is a required part of company for discipline and the importance of the performers costume requirements.  All company members are required to wear the company uniform and cover up to be ordered from Miss Faith.  These are available at the Studio Boutique.  Every female is required to wear hair pulled back severely in a bun.  Hair spray or gel is to be used.  Black scrunches are to be worn over bun, they are available from Faith.  All company members must also have Capezio Stretch and Hold tights (suntan); #31 Jazz short (revolution) #301 Black Tank Leotard.

APPRENTICE, MINI, DIFFERENCE, JR. SOPHISTICATED AND SOPHISTICATED COMPANIES - Dark tan Revolution Jazz Shoe, Capezio Suntan (pull on boot)

JR. SOPHISTICATED AND SOPHISTICATED girls are also to have the tan t-strap character shoes.

MINI, APPRENTICE, DIFFERENCE, JR. SOPHISTICATED AND SOPHISTICATED COMPANY girls are to have black tap shoes (Revolution - Intro Stretch or Revolution Premium Tap Boot (these are available at Studio Boutique)

BOYS - Tape shoe (Intro Jazz Tap by Revolution)

All male company members are to wear black lycra jazz pants and company shirt.  Boys are also to have hair neat.

Company and Class Material:

Company members are to have their class and company work perfected through practice at home and attentive work in class.  They are to bring CD's to have their must recorded if a pre-made CD is not available.  Please also take notice;  Company members must be prepared to paint or dye their shoes if the need arises for costuming or performance.

Attendance:

Company members are to attend their class requirements.  They are to be punctual to class times, rehearsals and performances.  Tardiness and absences will not be tolerated.  If a member must be late or absent due to an emergency or unexpected circumstances, they are to call Miss Faith.

Guest Teacher Classes:

Company students are required to attend guest classes as per their company.  It is required because it broadens the students awareness of dance and the education thereof.  These classes are also a privilege.  The studio is bringing these classes to you as opposed to you having to travel for them.

Remember that performance requires thinking and that requires class and practice!

Company requires responsibility and discipline.  Members who do not meet class responsibility, uniform, attitude, rehearsals and performances will relinquish their company privilege and honor as a company member.  They will then be relieved from membership.