Express Yourself! City in Motion Youth Dance Theater is a non-competition entity where everyone is accepted and reflects the vision that dance is for everyBODY. Experience dance as an art form. Find a creative outlet through dance. Work with local and regional professional choreographers on performance pieces of artistic merit.
YDT Requirements and program info: All members should be between the ages of 7 and 18. No previous dance experience is required; they will be divided into two groups if necessary based on skill levels. Dancers are required to attend the modern technique dance class on Saturdays from 10:50am-11:50am through our School of Dance, and attend rehearsals on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00pm. YDT runs for 28 weeks, from the end of August 2023 through the beginning of June 2024 with at least 3 performances including the final YDT recital in June 2024. The program fee is $100 per year or 25$ per session. The modern technique class is $113 per session, and there are 2 sessions per semester. For additional information please go to the school website at www.cityinmotion.org/school
Scholarship Info: City in Motion believes in dance for everyBODY! Therefore, if a family has a financial barrier, there are scholarship and fundraising opportunities to supplement that student's tuition. Scholarships are available as follows:
- Full Scholarship: Covers the cost of YDT program fee for the entire year and 4 sessions of the required modern technique class.
- Half Scholarship: Covers half the cost of the yearly YDT program fee and 2 sessions of the modern technique class.
- Partial Scholarship: Covers a quarter of the yearly program fee and the cost of 1 session of the modern technique class.
Other info: Attire is tight fitting dance wear and if wearing tights/leggings they must be the footless style. They should also bring socks or ballet slippers for wearing when they are given additional ballet technique exercises during the rehearsal time. Please have them bring a water bottle and a packed lunch or snacks for the 2 ten minute breaks they have, one after the modern class and the other about halfway through the rehearsal time.
Contact: Ann Shaughnessy, annsdance@yahoo.com, 816-673-6933
