
CC&DC Company
Performance Requirements
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August 15 - 18: Choreography Week
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Festival in the Park - Sept 16 - 18
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Caroline Calouche & Co.'s Clara's Trip: December 15 - 18 - TBC
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University of NC School of the Arts: February 24 - 26, 2023 - TBC (must attend the weekend of events even if the dance work adjudicated is not selected.)
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2 additional performances such as CC&Co.'s Spring show, Charlotte Dance Festival and American Youth Circus Organization Conference. The performance schedule will be determined by May 30, 2022.
(Students ages 16+ are eligible for professional gigs in the community. These are not guaranteed or required.)
Attendance Requirements
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Cannot miss any rehearsals or performances due to school functions like choir, band, dance, cheerleading. This is your focus and your priority.
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This is in addition to being in the Training Program at CC&DC and taking a minimum of 4 hours of class per week.
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1 unexcused absence
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Excused absences: illness, injury or death in the family
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If you are unsure if an absence is acceptable for any reason, please ask.
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Rehearsals will be Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons pending on the production.
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Production Schedule will be sent out a minimum of 4 weeks in advance and any changes made 2 weeks in advance.
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Training Requirements
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Minimum Number of Training Hours per Week: 8 hours (not including rehearsals)
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Minimum Number of Group Class or Private Class Hours per week at CC&DC: 4
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The remaining 4 hours can be done either with additional group classes or personal training.
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If you choose to do personal practice as part of your 8 weekly training hours, you must keep a log.
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Minimum Required Summer Training Hours: 40 (10 max personal training, all other hours can be done at CC&DC or another dance and/or circus training facility)
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Annual Fee: $300
Important Dates
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June 10: Letter of Agreement Signed
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August 15 - 18: Choreography Week
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September 16 - 18: Festival in the Park
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December 15 - 18: Clara's Trip: A Cirque & Dance Nutcracker Story
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February 24 - 26: UNC School of the Arts Festival in Winston-Salem (ages 12 - 18)
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March 25 - 26: Charlotte Dance Festival at Charlotte Ballet (TBC)
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April 22: International Circus & Dance Celebration
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April 29: Cirque & Dance Up-Close: Spring Forward
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May 6 & 7: Kings Drive Art Walk
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May 25 - 27: The Wizard of Oz / Spring Student Showcase
If you have any feedback or questions about this program, please email info@cltcirquedancecenter.org
CC&DC Company
CC&DC Company members will perform in school productions including Clara’s Trip, Local Festivals, UNCSA, and the Spring Student Showcase
Candidates for CC&DC Company meet the following expectations:
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You intend to make dance and circus arts a major focus in your life right now.
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You want to perform a lot.
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You have time in your schedule or can make time to allow for required training and rehearsals
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You must meet Training Program requirements.
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You have a high maturity level
To apply:
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Invitation through Audition Only on Saturday, April 30, 2pm - 3:30pm
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Minimum Age: 8
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No Maximum on Age
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Company members will need to sign a letter of agreement by June 10, 2022.
