Performance Requirements

• August 15 - 18: Choreography Week

• Festival in the Park - Sept 16 - 18

• Caroline Calouche & Co.'s Clara's Trip: December 15 - 18 - TBC

• 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.)

• 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

• Cannot miss any rehearsals or performances due to school functions like choir, band, dance, cheerleading.  This is your focus and your priority. 

  • This is in addition to being in the Training Program at CC&DC and taking a minimum of 4 hours of class per week.

• 1 unexcused absence 

  • Excused absences: illness, injury or death in the family

  • If you are unsure if an absence is acceptable for any reason, please ask.

• Rehearsals will be Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons pending on the production.

  • 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​

• Minimum Number of Training Hours per Week: 8 hours (not including rehearsals)

• Minimum Number of Group Class or Private Class Hours per week at CC&DC: 4

• The remaining 4 hours can be done either with additional group classes or personal training.

  • If you choose to do personal practice as part of your 8 weekly training hours, you must keep a log.

• 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)

• Annual Fee:  $300

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Important Dates

• June 10: Letter of Agreement Signed

• August 15 - 18: Choreography Week 

• September 16 - 18: Festival in the Park

• December 15 - 18: Clara's Trip: A Cirque & Dance Nutcracker Story

• February 24 - 26: UNC School of the Arts Festival in Winston-Salem (ages 12 - 18)

• March 25 - 26: Charlotte Dance Festival at Charlotte Ballet (TBC)

• April 22: International Circus & Dance Celebration

• April 29: Cirque & Dance Up-Close: Spring Forward

• May 6 & 7: Kings Drive Art Walk

• May 25 - 27: The Wizard of Oz / Spring Student Showcase

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If you have any feedback or questions about this program, please email info@cltcirquedancecenter.org