Di drill Company

Teams are divided by age as of August 31, 2022: Tiny (5-6 y/o), Mini (7-9 y/o), Youth (10-12 y/o), Junior (13-15 y/o), and Senior (16-18 y/o). Teams dance at the level of the oldest dancer on the team; the director will make company leveling selections. Per director discretion, dancers may be allowed to dance up ONE level but may still be responsible for dances with their age-appropriate team.

Drill Company dancers audition each year for their placement for the upcoming season. Audition are MAY 11-12 AND JULY 27-28. There is an audition fee of $50. Private auditions are available. All requests for private auditions must be emailed to didrillco@danceindustry.net. All company dancers are auditioned each year for their placement for the following season and required to sign a contract that binds them for the full season.

All Black: bike shorts & black crop top or leotard
Hair in ponytail or bun
Bring ballet, hip hop, and jazz/pirouette shoes
No extra jewelry 
PLEASE BRING A HEADSHOT TO ATTACH TO YOUR AUDITION FORM

6-15 hours of weekly technique classes and rehearsals: Tiny=2 hours; Mini=7; Youth=7; Juniors/Seniors=7.5; Juniors/Seniors on HS Drill Team=6.5

4-6 dance/drill competitions
1-2 dance conventions
1-2 community performances
Annual Dance Revue
Additional rehearsals and/or gym rehearsals

The amount of convention/competitions will vary depending on age but most teams will attend
approximately 4/5 conventions and competitions.   The conventions always include a competition.
Competitions/Conventions are mandatory.The director decides the casting of solos/duets/trios, which are open to all veteran drill company dancers.

New drill company dancers may be eligible based on previous dance company training experience.

Monthly tuition/Company dues
Team administrative and registration fee
Competition and convention fees
Team choreography fees
Additional solo and duet choreography and rehearsal fees
Gym rehearsal fees
Costume, prop, recital, warm-up jacket, and backpack fees