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The Dance Project. ETD's highest honor.

Founded in 2010, the company is older than the studio itself. Membership requires outstanding technique, performance quality and unwavering commitment.

The record

A legacy of excellence and artistry.

The Dance Project proudly serves as the face of ETD Dance Studio. To date the company has amassed over 150 first-place trophies, numerous entertainment and choreography awards, and has been crowned national champions twice.

Members have been accepted into prestigious programs including The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Joffrey Ballet School, Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Lula Washington Dance Theatre.

TDP represents ETD at local and national talent competitions, conventions and performances. We focus on training well-rounded, diverse dancers, offering opportunities not found in other companies.

Our belief is simple. The experiences, training and relationships gained through dance are unparalleled.

The Dance Project company performing — The Dance Project in performance

Two tiers

Core and Elite.

Two tiers so dancers compete and train at a level that stretches them without breaking them.

Tier one

Core Company

For beginner and intermediate dancers stepping into competition for the first time. Real company expectations, real stage time, on a ramp that makes sense for a dancer still building vocabulary.

Tier two

Elite Company

For intermediate and advanced dancers competing at the highest level ETD offers. This is the tier that produces national titles and conservatory placements.

By age

Four companies.

Petite Company
Ages 5 to 7. The youngest competitive dancers at ETD, learning what it means to represent the studio.
Mini Company
Ages 7 to 10. Where competition routines get more demanding and dancers start owning their corrections.
Junior Company
Ages 10 to 12. Full competition season with convention weekends and multiple routines.
Teen Company
Ages 13 to 17. The senior end of the company, and the group most often auditioning for programs beyond ETD.

What it takes

Before you audition.

Commitment
Company is a season-long commitment covering rehearsals, competitions, conventions and community performances. It sits on top of regular class training, not instead of it.
Placement
Dancers are placed into Core or Elite, and into an age company, based on what we see at audition. Placement is about fit, not favor.
Cost
Company carries fees beyond standard tuition, covering competition entries, choreography, costumes and travel. Ask for the TDP fee sheet before you audition so there are no surprises.
New to ETD?
Dancers do not need to have trained at ETD to audition. If you're coming from another studio, book a visit first so we can see where you are.

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Membership in The Dance Project is ETD's highest honor.

Founded 2010 · Two-time national champions

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