About Our Program
Harlen House of Dance competitive program is a two-tier program which requires a certain amount of instructional hours per week based on age, ability and commitment level. We strongly encourage our dancers to be well rounded individuals, able to maintain and are committed to both school and dance requirements. We are willing and excited to work with dancers who have outside commitments such as sports, church, drill team, etc. We are dedicated in making all scheduling and commitment expectations for this season consistent and communicated in advance and appreciate the dedication in return if your dancer has an outside commitment.
Harlen House Competitive Program
Core Company
Ages 7 & up
Core Company is for dancers ages 7 & up who compete at the highest level offered at each competition. These dancers take classes at a minimum of 3 days per week @ 7.75+ hours per week. Core Company dancers are expected to maintain a strong core focus of their time and energy towards their training at the studio with minimal outside conflicts due to the amount of hours required per week.
Balance Company
Ages 8 & up
Balance Company is for dancers ages 8 & up who compete at the second to highest level offered at each competition. These dancers take classes at a minimum of 2 days per week @ 5+ hours per week. Balance Company dancers have the opportunity to balance specific ballet/technique classes and rehearsals.
Assemblé
Company
Ages 10 & up
Assemblé Company is geared toward experienced and competitive ballet dancers who are ready to jump into higher training and performance opportunities. Company members are typically more experienced and will be expected to maintain a high level of technical excellence, dedication and conduct. Assemblé Apprentice dancers will train alongside company members. An apprentice is a dancer who possesses the potential that our director is looking for yet needs a season to grow before stepping into a bigger role. Apprentices will understudy and learn criteria that will challenge, strengthen and push them to reveal their potential. Apprentices will perform but may not have as many opportunities as company members.
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tap only
This extra opportunity is for individuals who excel in Tap and perform and compete in the Core Company tap routine or Balance Company tap routine only. Core mixes levels mini/junior and levels teen/senior. Weekly requirements include weekly rehearsals and enrollment in (1) age appropriate tap class. Age, ability and schedule will determine which company your dancer will be placed. Tuition is $40/month plus enrollment in at least (1) class and must include enrollment in tap.
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hip hop only
This extra opportunity is for individuals who excel in Hip Hop and wish to perform and compete the core company hip hop routine or balance company routine only. Core mixes levels junior/mini and levels teen/senior. Balance mixes ruby/crystal. Weekly requirements include weekly rehearsals and enrollment in (1) age appropriate hip hop class. Age, ability and schedule will determine which company your dancer will be placed in. Tuition is $40/Month plus enrollment in at least (1) class and must include enrollment in hip hop.
Competitive Program Options
Prima Company
Ages 5-8
Prima Company is a sweet experience for our ambitious young dancers ages 5-8 who are in love with dance and ready to transition into Company. These dancers take class at a minimum of 1 day per week @ 3 hours per week. Primas compete at the highest level offered at each competition.