Connection Dancers: Click here to access your Connection Dropbox
Connection is a dynamic, high-energy Performing Company made up of talented dancers selected through auditions. Representing Rhythm Dance Center at talent competitions, conventions, and community performances,these dancers bring enthusiasm, style, and fun to every stage they step on. There are four age groups, Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior. The ages range from 8 - 18. Known for their engaging performances and vibrant stage presence, Connection consistently delivers routines that impress and inspire. While this company offers a more flexible commitment level, dedication and teamwork remain at its core, ensuring that every dancer continues to grow, shine, and uphold the excellence of Connection. Beyond the stage, the bonds formed within Connection—between dancers and faculty—create a supportive and inspiring environment where friendships flourish, making this company a truly special part of the Rhythm Dance Center experience.
Connection Involves:
- Choosing dance as a priority over other extracurricular activities
- Attendance to 3 competitions and 1 convention
- Classes with guest teachers (1-2) at Rhythm Dance Center
- Tap the Map Workshop at Rhythm - September 5-7, 2025 (required for Tap Company)
- Attendance to Connection Summer Intensive
- All Connection boys will participate in GMx - our all-boys hip hop crew
- Participation in Holiday Show & Year-End Shows
Connection Minimum Class & Performance Requirements:
- Connection will perform jazz, hip hop & a production number at competition (tap & contemporary if selected for those companies)
- Connection is required to be at the studio two (sometimes three depending on schedule) days per week taking classes in jazz, ballet, hip hop and rehearsal (tap & contemporary if selected for those companies)
- Weekend rehearsals (when scheduled) are mandatory
Connection Tap Company
We have a tap option for Connection: Mini/Junior and Teen/Senior Connection Tap Company.
If you wish to be considered for Tap Company, you will be required to tap at the Connection callback. This company will have an additional required weekly tap class that may require coming on an additional day as well as 3 additional weekend rehearsals in the fall (roughly one each in September, October, and November). Results will be posted with all other results. If you are auditioning for Edge or Fusion and are asked to attend a Connection callback, you will be required to tap. As listed in the info above, Tap Company will be required to attend our in-house tap workshop Tap the Map in the Fall of 2024.
Connection Contemporary Company
We have a Contemporary Company option for our Junior, Teen & Senior Connection dancers. This will require an additional weekly class, additional deposits to cover the costume and entry fees, and potentially additional rehearsal time and time spent at competitions.
Note: You must make Connection in order to be considered for Connection Tap or Contemporary Companies
Connection Financial Commitments:
Approximate Annual Company Cost: $1800 (minimum requirement) - $2900 (tap and/or contemporary company included)
Includes: company costumes, competition entry fees, convention fees & choreography fees,Paid via monthly installments.
Current Monthly Tuition Cost (this will be going up next season): $215-$390