MMPAC Dance FX: About Company

FX is a student repertory company for dancers actively seeking a career in professional dance. By combining performance opportunities with more intense rehearsals, auditions, workshops, and conventions, FX trains well-rounded dancers.  Members of FX should find higher meaning in technique classes and dance performance. FX members are the school's ambassadors and role models for younger students

·         Be on time and prepared to ALL classes and rehearsals

***Missed Rehearsals: Although a missed rehearsal may be excused, it may be necessary to block an absent dancer out of a piece in order to make efficient use of scheduled rehearsal times.  Excessive absences may result in being pulled from a performance.***

·         100% participation in all company sponsored events including:

o    Performances

o    Master classes, workshops, and conventions

o    Field Trips

o    Audition opportunities

o    Community service activities

·         Act as a role model to all other MMPAC students by:

o    Respecting the staff, facility, and fellow dancers

o    Upholding uniform requirements

o    Abiding by all MMPAC policies (as stated in the MMPAC handbook)

·         Be open minded and experimental with movement while being appreciative of each other’s talents and abilities (i.e. dancing outside of your comfort zone)

·         Learn to balance dance with the most important aspects of life: family, academics, and friends.  Recognize that sacrifices will be made.  Minimize conflicts by PLANNNG AHEAD.

·         Respect your body and mind by:

o    Eating healthy meals and snacks

o    Dressing appropriately inside and outside of the studio

o    Abstaining from tobacco, alcohol, and drug use

4 required classes (as stated in letter), no competition piece, no audition piece but may for certain roles, a required mock audition for feedback