Events

Performance Company members:
· Train and rehearse in a more concentrated and intense setting.
· Attend Saturday rehearsals, Open Technique & Master Classes.
· Participate in the Performance Company Showcase
· Attend 1 to 3 weekend conventions for continued education.
· Attend 2 to 4 regional weekend competitions.
· Attend one national competition every other year.
· Have the option to travel to New York City or Los Angeles for a summer intensive study trip.
 
Convention Information
Conventions provide an important opportunity for dancers to continue and expand their dance education by learning many different aspects of dance. Included would be the art of quick study in learning choreography, rather than in a classroom atmosphere where a dancer works technique and a routine for an entire season, as well as having to adapt to several different choreographers and unique styles.

Christmas Performance
This show is an opportunity for Forest Dance Academy dancers who desire an additional performance without the intensive time and financial commitment of the competition Performance Company. Although this is a requirement for Performance Company dancers the Christmas show is open to all FDA dancers. The show consists of many different types of dance from Ballet to Hip Hop, so all eligible dancers are encouraged to participate. Call the studio for future information and tickets.

FDA Performance Company Showcase
The FDA Performance Company Showcase is presented in early February. This is a great opportunity for the community and for the dancers friends and family to see the dances for the upcoming competition season. In addition to the FDA Performance Company dances, guest artists are also invited to perform. Call the studio for future information and tickets.

Summer Intensive Study Trips
The summer intensive study trip to either New York City or Los Angeles is an opportunity for dancers to take classes at dance companies/studios, such as American Ballet Theatre, Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center and the EDGE Performing Arts Center. This is an optional opportunity for FDA Performance Company dancers. As an opportunity to expand their dance horizons, the dancers will experience the arts within different cultural environments. In addition to classes, those participating in the weeklong event will attend professional theatrical shows and sightsee.